Assistant General Manager - HIEX

Sherman Associates; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Employee assistance program

401k with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Sherman Associates is seeking an Assistant General Manager (AGM) to support all hotel operations and drive guest and staff satisfaction. You will assist the General Manager in leading the team, ensuring brand standards, and maximizing profitability.

Key responsibilities include managing the property's operation and financial performance, supervising staff, and coordinating labor, scheduling, and training. The role requires strong communication and a commitment to guest service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Hospitality or Business.
• Significant management and customer service experience.
• Front office, yield management and housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GM with operational and financial management.
• Lead staff and manage labor through scheduling and payroll monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and SOPs; resolve employee matters.

Skills

Geographic knowledge

Office software

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Hospitality/Business

Tools

Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint

POS Systems

Job description

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is responsible for supporting all aspects of the hotel operation including guest and employee satisfaction, brand standard compliance, human resources, financial performance, sales and revenue generation, and delivering a return on investment. This person will assist the General Manager (GM) in leading the team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the operational and financial management of the property.
• Completes a property walk at least once a day and provides documentation to the GM covering guest rooms, public access areas, and outside grounds.
• Ensures full compliance with hotel operating controls, SOPs, policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Assists the GM with resolving employee matters.
• Complies with all corporate accounting procedures.
• Implements and adheres to all brand standards and initiatives.
• Ensures areas within AGM’s responsibility pass brand quality assurance audit(s).
• Responsible for effective labor management of assigned departments through appropriate scheduling and monitoring of payroll.
• Assists with sales and marketing efforts as directed.
• Orders supplies and equipment as needed and in accordance with company procedures.
• Assists with identifying potential obstacles to exemplary service.
• Implements departmental training to respond to guest complaints and resolves problems to maintain guest satisfaction.
• Works as a team player and interacts with all internal and external customers in a friendly/efficient manner.
• Communicates guest feedback to hotel staff and addresses trends/issues with staff in a timely manner.
• Assists in conducting routine inspections of the hotel operation/building to maintain standards of Sherman Associates, brand, local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, follows all procedures for guests and employee incidents, and is knowledgeable for hotel emergency procedures.
• Attends all required department and hotel meetings.
• Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Manages expenses according to budgeted/forecasted guidelines to maximize hotel profitability.
• Maintains accurate records including cash flow sheet, direct bill accounts, credit card receipts, registration cards, reservation cards, direct bills, credit cards, and IRS.
• Ensures bank deposits are made daily, including weekends and holidays.
• Performs functions of the GM in his or her absence.
• Completes other tasks and duties as assigned based on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Addresses performance issues accordingly and takes appropriate corrective action to hold employees accountable.
• Assists with the ongoing training and development of hotel employees and maintains all necessary training records.
• Motivates hotel staff by setting goals, providing ongoing feedback and rewarding/recognizing employees.
• As applicable, supervises, coaches, directs, trains and evaluates staff; prepares and conducts employee reviews and completes timecard approvals.

Location

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; emphasis in Hospitality or Business strongly preferred.
• Significant management and customer service experience required; front office, yield management and housekeeping experience preferred.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the geographic area is preferred, or demonstrated ability/process for learning new geographic areas is required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, and POS Systems.
• Must have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with community partners, vendors, external parties, and across internal divisions.
• Must share a passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
• Schedule may vary due to the specific needs of the hotel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk or other areas of the property throughout the day based on business needs
• Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the property and office, and necessity varies from day to day.
• Must have the ability to provide direction to others throughout the day.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel in a timely manner.
• Must be able to lift up to 25-30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, sitting or standing, moving about freely, repetitive motions, bending, and communicating effectively.

ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Additional supplemental insurance policies including: Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability;Pet insurance
• Employer-paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program
• Sherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discounts

Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliations

This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Only applicants who complete our online application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may [e-mail] .