Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers many opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Grounded in our Purpose to “care for People so they can be their Best,” a Hyatt General Manager is responsible for embodying this Purpose by executing and delivering the Hyatt brand and brand experiences across all stakeholders: guests, colleagues, customers, owners, and communities.
With passion, care, and a strong work ethic, Hyatt General Managers actively engage all stakeholders to listen, learn, and lead a diverse team focused on building brand loyalty and cultivating positive guest experiences.
Operations & Business Acumen
- Manage owners’ assets to maximize returns and highlight Hyatt’s value proposition as a management company.
- Develop and implement a multi-year property-level business strategy focusing on brand positioning.
- Maintain positive relationships with property owners on behalf of Hyatt.
- Utilize data insights to inform business decisions.
- Understand property financials, including departmental P&Ls, and oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and planning.
- Improve current practices to meet guest and customer quality expectations.
- Optimize sales and revenue management strategies for growth and profitability.
- Ensure the property is well-maintained to preserve asset value.
- Lead capital planning and utilize owner’s capital for property improvements.
- Embrace technology and digital initiatives to enhance property performance and connectivity.
- Ensure the safety of colleagues and guests.
- Align property operations, guest service, and offerings with the brand.
- Promote environmental sustainability.
Experiment to Improve
- Balance the needs of property leaders, colleagues, guests, owners, and the community.
- Adapt to changing environments and explore new revenue opportunities.
- Exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
- Use data for problem-solving, testing ideas, and measuring impact.
- Balance existing practices with necessary adaptations for meaningful impact.
- Approach challenges with a test-and-learn mindset.
Drive Impact
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Implement strategic vision through property leadership.
- Build accountability and shared success with the leadership team.
- Respond promptly to feedback from customers and colleagues.
- Address system and process issues quickly to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Foster a collaborative, open communication environment.
- Proactively lead in ambiguous or stressful situations.
Develop Talent
- Implement Hyatt’s talent strategies to recruit, develop, and retain an inclusive workforce.
- Support colleagues in embodying the Hyatt brand and delivering authentic service.
- Delegate effectively to promote development.
- Mentor future leaders and provide growth opportunities.
- Engage with the community and build a strong talent pipeline.
- Monitor and enhance colleague engagement.
Champions Hyatt’s Purpose & Culture
- Model Hyatt’s values: empathy, integrity, respect, inclusion, experimentation, and wellbeing.
- Listen actively and respond with compassion.
- Foster an inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued and involved.
- Support colleagues’ well-being and self-care.
- Maintain honesty, openness, and ethical conduct.
Qualifications
- Current General Manager with 2-3 years of experience preferred.
- Experience in Select Service operations preferred.
- Sales and revenue experience is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships with ownership, corporate, management, colleagues, clients, and vendors.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish and English, written and oral communication required.
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