*Position may be offered as a 1099.POSITION OVERVIEW:General Manager, a strategic business leader of the hotel with responsibility for all aspects of the operation, including guest and associate engagement, financial performance, sales and revenue generation, and delivering a return on investment to both brand and property ownership. This position must ensure implementation of all brand initiatives with the objective of meeting or exceeding guest expectations, resulting in increased guest loyalty, profit and market share.This position will be primarily based out of the market of Richmond, VA.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Hospitality or a related field preferred.
- Computer skills required - must have the ability to communicate effectively through email as well as manipulate and decipher information quickly from spreadsheets and databases.
- Experience with hotel information systems required.
- Qualified candidates will have at least five years General Manager experience, in full-service hotels of similar size and caliber preferred.
- Previous experience with hotel operating systems and standards is a plus.
- Must have proven ability to identify revenue enhancement opportunities and be skilled in sound fiscal management practices.
- Must have excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to motivate workforce at all levels.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Good understanding of the English language.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Exert physical effort in lifting/transporting at least 50 pounds.
- Push/pull carts and other equipment up to 150 pounds.
- Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
- Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding.
- Work environment - Engineering work shop, all areas of the hotel. Working on stepladders. Job involves working under variable temperature conditions and noise levels, in indoor and outdoor settings, and around fumes and/or odor hazards, dust and/or mite hazards, and chemicals.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8-hours in length. Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.