General Manager

Paragon Hotel Company; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Enrollment in 401K with Employer match

Team Member Room Discounts

Referral Program

Paid Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Paragon Hotel Company is seeking a General Manager to oversee all hotel operations, ensure revenue and profit targets, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role focuses on maintaining brand standards, staff development, and efficient financial and operational management.

The position requires strong leadership, advanced communication, and the ability to manage multiple departments while upholding safety protocols and service quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervising experience with six associates at a branded, quality hotel.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• At least five years’ experience in the hotel industry is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license from the applicable state.
• Knowledge in Housekeeping, Maintenance, and a Food & Beverage operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel operations to meet revenue and guest satisfaction targets.
• Ensure compliance with Franchise Standards and brand quality.
• Lead staff through coaching, training, and development.
• Prepare schedules, payroll, inventories, and production controls.
• Maintain safety and security practices and emergency procedures.
• Promote the property and maximize revenue.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Property Management System

Job description

General Manager Job Description

Principle Responsibilities & Position Purpose

Responsible for the overall success of the hotel, meeting or exceeding planned objectives from revenue and profit, and ensuring guest satisfaction and product quality standards are met. Manage all areas of the hotel in accordance with Franchise Standards to achieve a friendly atmosphere of superior guest service and product quality. Provide exemplary performance for staff to follow. Understands and implements the mission statement, values, and culture at all times.

Pre-Requisites (Requirements)

• 3+ years of experience in supervising (at least) six associates at a branded, quality hotel preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• At least five years’ experience in the hotel industry is preferred

Experience In Accounting Is Preferred

• Must display professionalism and have characteristics of honesty and trustworthiness
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must have a valid driver's license from the applicable state
• Knowledge in Housekeeping, Maintenance, and a Food & Beverage operation is preferred

Work Environment & Context:

• Must be able to perform major life activities: standing, lifting, bending, earning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.
• Must be able to stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, and reach
• Long hours are sometimes required.
• Be available 24/7, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to push or pull 60 pounds and lift and/or carry 30 pounds

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Supervisory Skills: interview, hire, train, appraise, document, motivate
• Entire property, staff services, hours of operation, type of rooms, locations, rates, and discounts.
• Accounting practices
• Safety and security measures
• Area shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
• All functions, procedures and policies of departments supervised
• Daily hotel operations check daily events, bulletin boards, and be up to date on changes, new procedures, and events.

Skills:

• Train and develop associates through meetings, logs, etc.
• Monitor and document associates for both positive and negative feedback
• Maintain organization of supplies and order as necessary
• Analyze work for accuracy of self and others
• Computer literate to thoroughly operate property management system

Abilities:

• Multitask, detail oriented, remain service centric
• Effectively communicate with guests, department heads, associates, and corporate office support staff.
• Market and promote the property to increase exposure and sales.
• Manage time effectively

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a professional cohesive team by hiring, training, coaching, counseling, and developing the most qualified individuals.
• Promote positive morale and friendly attitudes.
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner: schedules, payroll, inventories, orders, production controls, etc.
• Work within budgeted guidelines for maximum revenues and within labor models.
• Maintain safety and security practices, have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Ensure guests are provided with the highest quality product and service.
• Communicate and document using internal means: logs, email, etc.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the Associate Handbook, implement all the rules, policies and procedures established by the company; including, but not limited to, those contained in the Associate Handbook.
• Maintain certification from a brand approved responsible vendor-training program.
• Is responsible for implementing the company’s Standard Operating Procedures at the hotel
• Keeps Director of Operations promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Responsible for accurate labor statistics and accounts payable
• Meets and exceeds guest expectations by providing service and teamwork

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Choose 6 Holidays Per Year
• Team Member Room Discounts
• Referral Program
• Enrollment in Health Insurance
• Enrollment in 401K with Employer match
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities
• Bonus Plans

Volunteer Benefits

• Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance