Hotel Manager jobs in Lafayette, LA

Job Summary:
The General Manager is responsible for leading and managing the daily operational, financial, and administrative aspects of the hotel. The General Manager will be committed to delivering results and ensuring the overall success of the hotel in profitability and guest experience. The General Manager provides exemplary leadership and helps to create an atmosphere which cultivates our Guiding Principles and drives our company culture and values including Standard of Conduct, Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. The General Manager will act as an ambassador of the hotel, be open and available to team and guests, and uphold the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS as outlined below but not limited to:

Financial, Operations and Administration:

Critically review daily reports of occupancy, revenue etc. Make judgments and implement changes to maximize profits.

Prepares annual budget. Achieves/exceeds budgeted revenue goals, uses computer programs to analyze forecasts, costs, and revenue reports. Makes decisions and acts based on that information to maximize profitability.

Develop and maintain effective operating and control processes designed to attain maximum operating efficiency while ensuring adherence to established operating criteria.

Ensures desired financial results by effectively managing cash receipts and controlling costs by eliminating unnecessary expenses. This includes effective management of overtime, credit card chargebacks, collection efforts for accounts receivable, coding and transmitting invoices for AP, expense reports and other daily tasks and activities, securing appropriate guidance and approvals as needed.

Physically tour and visually inspect property daily. Monitor property condition, cleanliness and quality of product and service throughout hotel, directing hotel team to address deficiencies timely.

Consistently demonstrate solid knowledge of hotel management, service and brand standards, guest relations and etiquette through effective use of brand resources, AAA Hotel’s tools and superior leadership of hotel staff

Drives a culture of outstanding service throughout the property by ensuring guests are satisfied and team members follow and implement required standards. Monitors all satisfaction and repeat business. Seeks opportunities to improve satisfaction through and immediately handles any guest concerns or complaints.

Develops management and staff programs to increase guest satisfaction and promote team member empowerment.

Sales and Marketing / Public Relations:

Lead hotel team to be sales focused, seeking information internally and externally and executing on that knowledge to drive improved top line sales performance.

Personally demonstrate strong knowledge of sales techniques with strong skills and ability to lead, negotiate and close sales through direct/indirect efforts including reporting sales activity of the hotel team timely.

Ensures timely responses to leads, RFP’s and other revenue opportunities with sound judgement toward meeting financial objectives.

Develops sales and marketing strategies that ensure that our team is effectively optimizing all revenue departments including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Market, etc.

Human Resources:

Develops a world-class management team of talented staff. Inspires and ensures team member engagement, performance, and open communication creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and appreciated.

Recruit, interview, hire, supervise and coach/counsel all hotel staff up to and including termination for the efficient operation of the hotel. Meet with, develop and delegate improvement plans for operation and review performance of hotel team.

Directs the selection, training, supervision, development, discipline, and counseling of team members ensuring issues are addressed in a timely, confidential, and private manner, documenting as necessary to coach and improve associate performance.

Conducts performance evaluations for management staff and demonstrates positive leadership characteristics which inspire team members to exceed standards.

Loss Control:

Effectively lead and manage hotel compliance for all safety policies and procedures. Oversees security and safety of guests, team members, visitors through effective loss control procedures.

Preserve guest and associate observations and details by preparing incident reports and taking immediate action to prevent future incidents.

Ensure hotel is managed according to brand guidelines, AAA Hotel’s SOP and applicable laws.

Brand:

Acts as a brand ambassador, ensuring community relationships are both effective and positive.

Effectively navigate and utilize brand tools and resources to maximize financial results, the guest experience and meet brand standards.

Ensures property's physical appearance meets required brand standards. Ensures issues throughout property are addressed with a sense of urgency.

Effectively implement brand preventative maintenance program to preserve the asset and ensure long-term hotel success.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel to include holidays, weekends, early mornings, and late nights at times.

General Managers are expected to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance and to perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Hospitality: 5 years (Required)
• Hospitality Management: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, LA 70508: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person