Assistant General Manager/Operations Manager - Sabal House

Hay Creek Hotels; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefit package

Competitive Salary/Wages

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday

Jury Duty Leave & Bereavement Leave

Free Parking

Discounted lodging for employees & F&L

Dining discounts across Hay Creek

Job summary

The Sabal House, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, is seeking an efficient and self-motivated Assistant General Manager/Operations Manager to oversee all hotel departments under the General Manager. The role focuses on maximizing profitability, controlling costs, and ensuring 100% guest satisfaction while maintaining high service standards.

Responsibilities include managing daily operations, staffing, revenue and yield management, and coordinating with third-party media to boost online presence.

Qualifications

• Recent 3+ years Hotel Manager or Operations Manager experience.
• Experience with condo-hotel, vacation rental, or short-term rental operations.
• Strong background in Rooms Division.
• Experience in luxury environment.
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Experience in Property Management Software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong cost management skills with budgetary accountability.
• Daily revenue and P&L reporting exposure and knowledge.
• Weekend availability for high volume days.

Responsibilities

• Assist GM in daily operations including service standards, promotions, and labor cost management.
• Oversee on-site short term rentals and housekeeping quality.
• Lead staff training on SOPs and guest service standards.
• Manage staffing needs: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, and motivation.
• Monitor operating expenses and assist in financial budgeting and goals.
• Ensure monthly department meetings and yield management execution.
• Coordinate with marketing to improve SEO and media presence.
• Handle escalated guest complaints with professional service.
• Review reservations and forecast reports for accuracy.
• Maintain property upkeep and ensure health/safety compliance.

Skills

Hotel Management

Rooms Division

Budgeting & Cost Control

P&L Reporting

Revenue Management

Property Management Software

Excel

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Luxury Hospitality

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PMS Software

Job description

Luxury Boutique Hotel | Rooms-Only Property

The Sabal House, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, is actively searching for an efficient, detailed, and self-motivatedAssistant General Manager/Operations Manager to join our team of professionals to assist in overseeing all departments of the Hotel under the direction of the General Manager. To maximize profitability, control costs, and ensure quality standards are met while ensuring and providing 100% guest satisfaction.

Job Description

Assistant General Manager/Operations Manager

Luxury Boutique Hotel | Rooms-Only Property

The Sabal House, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, is actively searching for an efficient, detailed, and self-motivatedAssistant General Manager/Operations Manager to join our team of professionals to assist in overseeing all departments of the Hotel under the direction of the General Manager. To maximize profitability, control costs, and ensure quality standards are met while ensuring and providing 100% guest satisfaction.

Job Summary

• Assist GM in the management of daily operations including service standards, promotions, marketing, comps and voids, capitalizing sales, inventory, budget, revenue management and labor cost management.
• Management of on-site short term rentals.
• Create and maintain relationships with clients and guests, with a strong passion to elevate one's overall experience at the property. Must be willing to become the face of the property, exercising pro-active community involvement and interpersonal guest services.
• Consistently practice, lead, and train staff in all HCH service culture programs, standard operating procedures (SOP), guest service standards and local hotel policies.
• Assist GM in operational staffing needs to include: hiring, training, scheduling, managing, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating of new hires.
• Manage and oversee housekeeping department to include room inspections and inventory of room supplies. Ensure all public space cleanliness meets HCH standards.
• Oversee upkeep and maintenance of the property and work in conjunction with on-site maintenance staff.
• Manage department expenses to ensure they are in line with monthly budget. Assist department managers in financial budgeting, managing expenses and costs, and assist in reaching overall financial goals.
• Ensure monthly department meetings are being held to support and refresh hotel standardsand attend as needed.
• Implementation and maintenance of a successful Yield Management Program.
• Coordinate with GM and third party media managers to increase SEO and maintain upkeep of all media sources including; Hotel website, Social Media Pages, Google+, etc.
• Assist in the development and implementation of third party promotions, internal marketing initiatives, packages and other offerings.
• Work in conjunction with all departments and their managers, contacting the necessary persons when a problem is reported.
• Professionally handle escalated guest complaints, solve problems, apologize/empathize, and follow up with all guest complaints, maintenance issues, and safety concerns using HCH service culture standards.
• Review daily reservation transaction reports, forecasts and revenue reports and ensure overall accuracy.
• Remain present on property during peak service dates and times. All managers are expected to be customer-facing, readily available, and turn attention to guest needs at peak times.
• Remain aware of room availability and guests' accounts, as well as reservations on the books, to anticipate and determine staffing levels and overall service needs. Working knowledge of all rates, packages, and booking restrictions.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of hotel Property Management Software.
• Handle all lost and found inquiries efficiently and professionally, following proper guidelines.
• Responsible for safekeeping and issuance of managerial and room keys.
• Flexibility to complete daily operational needs wherever and whenever needed in order to satisfy any gaps in operations or service needs, including entry level job duties and job duties in other departments, all according to HCH SOP's.
• Understand, practice, train, and enforce all health, sanitation, safety and security laws, labor laws, state certifications/licensing, Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Accident Reporting, Right to Know Law, Written Information Security Program, Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures, Anti-Harassment Policy, and Violence in the Workplace Policy.

Required Experience

• Recent 3+ years Hotel Manager, or Operations Managerexperience required.
• Experience with condo-hotel, vacation rental, or short-term rental operations.
• Strong background in Rooms Division.
• Experience in luxury environment.
• Excellent computer skills including; Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Experience in Property Management Software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Cost Management skills, with the ability to meet or exceed strict budgetary expectations.
• Daily Revenue and P&L Reporting exposure and knowledge.
• Strong background in hotel forecasting preferred.
• Comfortable with managing and leading a team with motivation, accountability, and regular follow-up.
• Ability to establish a strong service culture and maintain high customer service standards.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to change, think quickly, and prioritize effectively in a fast paced and demanding environment while maintaining calmness, composure, and hospitality.
• Successful completion of background check and/or DMV check.
• Weekend availability for high volume days is required.

Benefits

Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including;

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness.
• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave.
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
• Free Parking
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties.
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property.
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.).
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities.
• Supportive, open-door policy work environment.
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating.
• Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'

About Hay Creek Hotels

Founded in 2005, Hay Creek Hotels was created specifically to combine the intimacy of a boutique hotel with world-class cuisine, cutting-edge technology, unparalleled guest service and the exclusive amenities of a luxury inn. At Hay Creek Hotels, our passion is to pioneer superior service and inspire excitement within the small, independent hotel sector: to "Delight & Surprise" our guests every day. These values are driven by the idea that the best hotels and restaurants are the ones that draw on the spirit, culture and character of their locales. From meticulously renovated historic properties to exciting new-build hotels, we offer some of the most unique and interesting lodging and dining destinations in the United States. Our hotels and resorts are designed to reflect their respective neighborhoods and serve as good neighbors by participating in community events and causes. Through environmentally responsible design and day-to-day management, we adhere to best practices for sustainable operations at every location.

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