The General Manager Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the General Manager (GM) with daily operations, administrative tasks, and strategic projects. This position ensures smooth communication across departments, coordinates key initiatives, and assists in managing guest relations, staff performance, and business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the right hand to the General Manager, assisting with daily schedules, meetings, and correspondence.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for operational and strategic meetings.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Assist in monitoring hotel performance metrics and providing data-driven insights.
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence.
- Support in monitoring guest satisfaction, handling VIP requests, and resolving complaints when necessary.
- Assist with budget management and cost-control measures.
- Ensure company policies, standards, and procedures are followed across all departments.
- Represent the General Manager in meetings and events when needed.
- Foster a positive work environment and act as a bridge between employees and management.
- Help coordinate staff training, recognition programs, and performance tracking.
- Assist in implementing new initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.
- Support the planning and execution of special projects, events, and partnerships.
- Oversee hotel-specific initiatives such as sustainability projects, guest experience programs, and service upgrades.
- Collaborate with the marketing team on branding, social media presence, and PR activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
- Strong knowledge of hotel operations, guest relations, and administrative tasks.
- Excellent communication skills in Turkish and English (Spanish is a plus).
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong understanding of financial reports, budgets, and operational KPIs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) and hotel management systems (PMS), and Opera.
- A proactive, flexible, and hands-on approach to daily tasks.