Asst General Manager ("Gerente General Assistente")

Azul Hospitality•Seattle, WA

10d•$100,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager is responsible for managing the hotel operation and consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel, by accomplishing performance objectives focused on business revenues, guest and associate satisfaction, and effectiveness and efficiencies.

Requirements

Must be able to travel on occasion, as needed
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
Requires good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic.
Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer programs.
Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Must possess intermediate computer skills.
Knowledge of computer programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
Ability to analyze, foresee user needs, and makes judgments to ensure proper tools are provided at property level.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, PBX, Key system and POS.
Self-driven and able to work independently
Exceptionally strong in issue resolution and proven analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
Ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production control.
Ability to supervise large staff and accomplish goals on a timely basis.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their state and local analogues (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.
Bachelors degree required, preferably in Hotel/Restaurant or Business Administration, or equivalent education/experience required.
Hotel Operations experience required.
Three to Five years of Management experience required.
Ability to provide and maintain a valid drivers license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable of loyalty programs, brand standards and hospitality industry systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, direct, and manage the hotel operations to achieve maximum profitability, ensure guest satisfaction, protect the financial assets of the business, and maintain the building.
Work directly with the hotel's Management Team to manage all activities of the property including employees, maintenance, sales, and profit/loss controls, as well as working to ensure the hotel is maximizing profitability.
Set quarterly goals for each department and monitor the progress towards achieving these goals.
Ensure that product quality standards are met in all areas of the hotel as it relates to the appearance, levels of maintenance and cleanliness.
Maintain standards of guest services and a consistent positive guest experience.
Oversee HR matters including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, coaching/counseling, and performance management.
Be familiar with all company policies and benefits.
Ensure all payroll costs and other expenses are properly monitored and controlled in accordance with budgets and monthly forecasts.
Assist in managing aspects of P&L by controlling costs and achieving budgeted CPOR.
Encourage and maintain open and clear communication, rapport, and cooperation with all internal departments to foster the best possible service to all guests and staff members.
Resolve difficult or unusual problems arising with guests.
Instill in staff members the commitment to exceed guest expectations.
Monitor and provide timely feedback, counseling, and performance evaluations to staff.
Attend hotel operational meetings, rooms departmental meetings, and staff member related events.
Recommend to the General Manager changes or innovations to practice, procedure, and operation with potential favorable effect on service and quality assurance.
Monitor all supplies inventories to ensure staff has the tools to do their jobs and provide the best possible service for our guests.
Practice safe work habits and ensure safe work practices to avoid injury to self and others.
Ensures facility compliance with government and other regulatory laws and guidelines such as OSHA and Cal-OSHA.
Assist with any guest inquiry.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the General Manager.