General Manager | Graystone

Columbia Hospitality•Seattle, WA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Hospitality Residential Services is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead the team at Graystone, one of Seattle's premier luxury residential communities. We're looking for a trusted leader who is passionate about creating exceptional resident experiences, building strong relationships with homeowners, board members, and vendors, and fostering an engaged, high-performing team. As General Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership across all aspects of the community, including operations, financial performance, governance, risk management, and resident satisfaction.

Requirements

At least 5 years progressive experience in a General Manager role at a property of similar size and level of service
2+ years of experience managing common-interest communities (condominiums, HOAs) with direct partnerships with board of directors, developers, or ownership groups strongly preferred
Working knowledge of all applicable laws, codes and regulations
Strong communication skills, including the ability to write contracts, reports, business correspondence, and operations manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, managers, clients, guests or the general public
Strong general management skills, including time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, and delivery of results
Strong financial management skills, including budget management, expense control, forecasting and analysis of financial statements
Strong people management skills, including coaching, motivating, delegating, scheduling and relationship-building
Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the annual budgeted expenses
Collaborating with accounting to complete the monthly financial report
Timely review and approval of all association expenses
Responsible for all processes and procedures for routine, preventative and emergency maintenance and repairs of the common area facility, systems and equipment
Ensure that all team members provide residents and guests with exceptional services
Ensure that the building’s physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are functioning efficiently.
Ensure that all required building and system inspections are completed in a timely fashion
Ensure the safety and security of all residents and team members
Ensure the security, cleanliness, and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment and safety features are in accordance of established procedures and budgets
Effectively manage a team including but not limited to recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing performance of housekeeping, concierge, and maintenance professionals
Able to work into the evening, nights, weekends, as required
Able to provide open and effective lines of communication and address issues or concerns in a prompt and efficient manner
Respond to after-hour calls as necessary
Reports and addresses unsafe conditions immediately
Provides overall direction, coordination and leadership for all departments in the property
Direct liaison to all community organizations, city officials, industry associations and public relations entities
Ensures all applicable standards, policies and procedures are fully implemented in all departments
Participates in preparation of the annual operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the property
Creates and monitors annual operating goals, addressing all the drivers (Financial, Resident, Infrastructure, and Learning and Growth)
Works with department leaders to meet or exceed established budgetary guidelines.
Reviews and approves operating expenses.
Directs the accurate and on-time preparation, production and distribution of all required reports
Protects and enhances the value of all property assets through appropriate programs in maintenance, security, emergency preparedness, housekeeping and capital improvements
Analyzes resident feedback and discusses findings with department leaders. Institutes changes and upgrades in service as necessary
Promotes the property by building and maintaining an active and visible position in the local community and with industry partners
Provides timely formal assessment of individual team members in alignment with the performance review policy and procedures
Conducts training on job standards and areas of responsibility as needed