hostel manager

Canmore Downtown Hostel; Canmore; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Paid time off

Job summary

Canmore Downtown Hostel seeks a capable individual to oversee daily operations, develop policies, and effectively manage staff. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle budgets.

Applicants should have a college diploma, relevant experience, and proficiency in various software applications. Benefits include free parking and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Criminal record check required.
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies for daily operations.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Supervise staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Negotiate with suppliers and clients.
• Prepare budgets and monitor expenses.
• Implement marketing activities.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Word

Central reservation system (CRS)

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

Google Drive

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Budgetary responsibility

• $100,001 - $500,000

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for daily operations
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
• Conduct training sessions
• Negotiate with clients for the use of facilities
• Perform front desk duties
• Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Prepare marketing plans
• Implement marketing activities
• Arrange for and oversee maintenance activities
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Establish work schedules
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Central reservation system (CRS)
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• Google Drive

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)