Hotel Manager jobs in Trenton, NJ

High Hotels is looking for a dynamic individual to lead and deliver outstanding results at our SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Ewing, NJ! If you are looking for an excellent career opportunity, with the ability to inspire our co-workers, grow our business and work collaboratively to create an overall great place to work and stay for our guests and co-workers - we want you!

As the General Manager of the hotel, you will be responsible for the overall management and operation of the property, creating a positive environment for all co-workers and guest and delivering best-in-class service to ensure satisfaction and guest experience.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Direct the current and future marketing activities
• Sell the service of the Marriott brand on a local and regional basis
• Promote a favorable image of hotels and company to the public through personal interest in civic, cultural and other community activities
• Meet all budgetary, cost and other financial objectives established for the hotels
• Directly supervise assigned managers by selecting training
• Ensures service programs are in place and executed against (e.g. Shaping Services, etc.)
• Prepares for QA audits (i.e., daily and pre-visit activities) to ensure Clear / Green rating.
• Develop leadership skills within team by providing guidance on recruiting efforts
• Ensure immaculate housekeeping by overseeing Housekeeping Manager
• Prioritize the safety and security of all guests, co-workers and hotel assets
• Ensure superior maintenance, repair and improvements of all building equipment and grounds
• Preforms other duties as assigned and needed

Important Areas of Expertise:

• 3 years of Hotel General Management experience
• Some college courses completed in Hotel/Restaurant management or Culinary discipline preferred
• Marriott experience required
• Proven leadership experience
• Solid understanding of sales and revenue management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a history of top notch customer communication ability
• Proficiency in Marriott Systems, Kronos, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Food and Beverage sanitation, Food and Beverage POS

Working for The High Companies:

At High Hotels, Ltd. co-workers always come first. This belief is as strong today as it was when The High Companies was founded over 80 years ago! Today, High Hotels, Ltd., an affiliate of High Real Estate, is a dynamic and evolving organization continuing its steady growth. We are driven by our mission to operate exceptional hotels.

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers.
• Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.
• Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $4,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.
• Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure".

Important Details:

• This position reports to the Regional Director of Operations
• You will act as the General Manager for the Courtyard by Marriott - Ewing, NJ
• High Hotels is a family-oriented organization that strives for a work/life balance.
• Limited overnight travel to training, conferences and in the field (customers, etc.)

Education

• Bachelors or better in Hospitality

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)