Assistant General Manager

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Bend at Notre Dame; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit Benefits

Quarterly Incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Educational/Professional Development

Job summary

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Bend at Notre Dame is seeking an Assistant General Manager to supervise hotel departments, oversee operations, and support the GM in budgeting and forecasting. You will lead and coach teams, ensure service excellence, and align with brand standards to drive guest satisfaction and revenue.

The role emphasizes strong people leadership, daily operations oversight, and collaboration with sales to optimize occupancy and guest experience in a dynamic hotel

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of overall hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hotel departments to ensure top service and hospitality.
• Assist GM with forecasts, budgets, and cost control.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, cash handling, and tax processes.
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores and brand standards.
• Resolve guest issues and prevent service gaps.
• Coordinate with sales to implement occupancy strategies.
• Oversee front office systems and safety procedures.
• Support management with daily operations and staffing.

Skills

Staff management

Interviewing

Training & coaching

Scheduling

Customer service

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Opportunity: Assistant General Manager

Supervise and manage hotel departments and oversee hotel operations as directed.

Opportunity: Assistant General Manager

Supervise and manage hotel departments and oversee hotel operations as directed.

Your Growth Path

Your Growth Path General Manager – Area General Manager –Regional Director of Operations

Your Focus

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Oversee hotel departments to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality are provided to hotel guests.
• Assist the GM in preparation of forecasts and reports and assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of the budget to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while ensuring adequate supplies and staff are on hand to provide top quality customer service.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and brand standards and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Resolve customer complaints, and anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring operational issues, business flow and associate performance.
• Oversee the property accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable and receivable, house bank audits, petty cash, and tax.
• Coordinate with the corporate accounting department to oversee payroll functions.
• Oversee and ensure internal audit standards are met.
• Interact with the sales staff to discuss and implement sales strategies to continually improve occupancy levels and revenues.
• Monitor and maintain the front office systems and equipment to ensure optimum performance.
• Serve on the hotel’s safety committee.
• Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background And Skills

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of overall hotel operations.

HHM Benefits And Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Quarterly Incentives
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It