General Manager

Hotel Management & Consulting•Monmouth Junction, NJ

12d

About The Position

Hotel Management & Consulting is seeking an experienced, hands-on leader to manage hotel operations and lead a team. The General Manager recruits, trains, and motivates 6–12 staff members; supports them in delivering strong results; maintains guest-ready standards; addresses guest concerns and reviews; and oversees operational requirements, budgets, labor, occupancy, and profit and loss. The role also promotes the property in the local community, develops relationships with competitive properties, organizations, and clients, and leads in-house sales and marketing efforts. The General Manager may assist with housekeeping, laundry, and public-space needs, cover employee shifts as needed, and follow emergency and property-security procedures. A changing schedule may be required. The position includes physical tasks such as kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing, bending, and twisting for extended periods, and regularly lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds, with occasional loads up to 50 pounds. The company describes employment as at will and states that reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Hotel General Manager.
Valid driver's license.
Proficient computer skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proactive and aggressive approach to solving problems.
Strong leadership and team-development skills.
Willingness to work a changing schedule.
Ability to perform kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing, bending, and twisting for long periods.
Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and motivate a team of 6–12 staff members, providing hands-on support and guidance.
Maintain high cleanliness standards and ensure the hotel is guest-ready.
Address guest concerns and manage guest reviews to maintain review standards.
Follow brand guidelines and meet operational deadlines.
Manage budgets, labor, occupancy, and profit and loss to support successful hotel operations.
Network in the local community and build relationships with competitive properties, local organizations, and key clients.
Lead in-house guest sales and marketing initiatives to increase occupancy.
Assist with housekeeping in rooms as needed and complete daily laundry and public-space duties.
Cover employee shifts as needed to maintain operational continuity during unexpected absences.
Know and follow property emergency procedures and ensure the security needs of the property and guests are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.