Hotel Manager - Best Western Grand Forks, North Dakota
SUMMARY STATEMENT
A Christianson Companies property, Best Western Grand Forks, is seeking a General Manager. The hotel manager will oversee the management of the entire hotel staff to meet financial goals and uphold customer satisfaction. The General Manager ensures that all the policies and procedures are followed to uphold company standards.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Leader/Management
Leads the management of the hotel staff in such away to increase hotel profitability and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include overseeing the interviewing, hiring, training, work direction, and performance of management of employees. Also tasked with creating a motivating work environment to allow for development of employees.
Oversees the activities of all staff members in order to ensure adherence to hotel policies and procedures.
May review all departmental schedules for accuracy and staffing demands.
Conducts all daily, weekly, quarterly and annual meetings.
Oversees annual salary review and ensures that all employee wages follow federal, state, and local wage and hour guidelines.
Long-Term Financial Forecasting and Development
Reviews and maintains accurate records of hotel's funds and information including, but not limited to, the cash flow sheet, accounts receivable and payable, credit card reconciliations, and registration information.
Reviews and validates vender invoices.
Prepares the annual and quarterly budgets as well as the annual marketing plan.
Responsible for reviewing weekly summary reports and adjusting the budget forecast as necessary.
Develops a long-term business plan that will increase the hotel's profitability and customer satisfaction with the property, services offered, and staff.
Guest Service
Offer guests assistance whenever possible.
Responsible for resolving escalated customer relations issues.
Answers inquires pertaining to hotel policies, services, ensure customer satisfaction with hotel services and accommodations.
Responsible for positively representing and promoting the property.
Ensures systems and procedures are in place and followed for guest safety and security.
Other Duties as Assigned
Fills in for vacant shifts as needed.
Assists with sales and marketing efforts as needed. SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience required.
Previous experience in Hotel Management highly preferred.
5+ years of management or supervisory experience required.
Accounting or financial budgeting experience required.
Experience in all phases of hotel management, including sales and marketing, daily management of all areas of operations involving human resources, food and beverage, budget management, rooms, housekeeping, maintenance, and landscaping.
Prior experience using Windows-based software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook highly preferred.
Must possess leadership skills to motivate and train staff to ensure accomplishment of goals.
Must have solid long-range planning and development skills.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Excellent decision maker.
Ability to work independently.
Superior customer service skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
May be required to travel.
Able to work a flexible schedule.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
On call
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Hotel management: 1 year (Preferred)
Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Grand Forks, ND: Relocate before starting work (Required)