General Manager

Urschel Laboratories, Inc.•Chesterton, IN

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has an opening for a dynamic and passionate leader with experience in leading curated lifestyle hotels to serve as General Manager for the New Grand Gardner Hotel located in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. Urschel Development is a fully owned subsidiary of Urschel Laboratories located in Chesterton, Indiana. Uniquely positioned on a residential tree-lined street adjacent to the vibrant downtown, the hotel has been thoughtfully designed to provide an authentic experience of Valparaiso. The property will provide 58 luxurious guest rooms and suites, banquet space, full-service restaurant, and a speakeasy, as well as other meeting and gathering spaces throughout the property.

Requirements

Three years’ experience in full-service hotel operations
Leadership experience in hospitality
Strong background in food and beverage management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical abilities
Capability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at once
Proven leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to work a variety of schedules based on business needs

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in lifestyle, boutique hotels offering curated F&B experiences

Responsibilities

Comprehensive oversight of the hotel, amenity spaces, and sales operations, encompassing the hotel itself, food and beverage services, spa, retail, meeting and event spaces.
Leadership and management of all operating departments, departmental leadership, and their respective teams.
Development and implementation of sales initiatives, guest experience enhancements, restaurant programs, and special events.
Budget development and financial management.
Financial reporting, weekly performance updates, and strict adherence to accounting controls.
Professional development of team members through training and cross-training programs.
Development of asset management strategies such as CAPEX planning, maintenance schedules, and preventative maintenance programs.
Managing all employees.
Oversight of all sales activities, social media presence, travel site reviews, and the property’s website.