General Manager

CROWN HOTEL & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT LLC•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Embark on an exciting hotel career with Crown Hotel & Travel management, LLC. From hotel managment jobs to front-line interaction with hotel guests and important behind-the-scenes hospitality jobs, Crown Hotel & Travel Management, LLC offers a variety of opportunities for job growth and exciting careers in the hospitality industry.

Requirements

Some branded PMS and/or independent hotel general manager experience is required
Previous front office supervisory and/or management experience in a hotel setting is required
5 year of customer service required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to use a moderately complex computer system
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Must have knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safety and security of guest and Hotel property
The ability to effectively deal with employees and customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English
Able to write reports, correspondences, memos and employee performance evaluations
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume by applying basic math skills
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word processing software and Excel spreadsheet software
Meets legal age requirements for the position
Driver's License Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have basic working knowledge of a computer including word and be able to handle multiple tasks at one time
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities
Must display very good organization and time management skills
Must be able to walk and climb/descend stairs approximately 20% of the time
Must be able to frequently kneel, reach, crawl, and twist torso as needed to accomplish required tasks
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds without assistance
To always maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance
Relocatable if necessary

Responsibilities

Hires, trains and supervises hotel team, with particular attention to the front desk agents, conducts performance evaluations and coaches and counsels' associates.
Maintains all hotel standards set forth by the brand if applicable and the management company
Assists with scheduling, billing and some accounts receivable responsibilities
Plans, organizes, assigns and coordinates the daily activities and any special projects for the staff to ensure compliance with the Hotel’s guest service standards
Regularly monitors the payroll budget to ensure labor costs are aligned with the forecast
Fields Guest complaints, conducting through research to develop the most effective solutions
Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as rate conflict or facilities issues
Inputs and retrieves information from the computer system for file maintenance, correspondence, and preparation of all Front Office reports
Regularly conducts Front Office staff meetings for the purpose of keeping the staff informed, providing training and to create a positive work environment
Attends the Hotel staff meeting and coordinates with other department heads to ensure smooth operation
Establishes and maintains policies and procedures for the Front Office and interprets company policy for employees and enforces safety regulations
Assigns duties and shifts to the staff and observes performances to ensure adherence to Hotel policies and established operating procedures
Confers and cooperates with other department heads to ensure coordination of activities
Answers inquiries pertaining to Hotel services; registration of guests; and shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions
Receives and processes advance registration payments
Meets and personally greets VIP Guests, whenever possible
Conducts performance evaluations and coaches and counsels all associates when necessary
Reviews the group resumes, event schedules and daily reports to ensure proper staffing of the hotel
Prepares the weekly schedule and makes modifications, by regularly monitoring the house count and making adjustments accordingly to meet the needs of business
Reviews, revises, and approves daily payroll reports as needed
Documents and submits a work order to report items that need to be repaired and follows up with the Maintenance Department accordingly
When necessary performs the duties of his/her subordinates