General Manager

Radisson Hotel and Conference Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Cedar Rapids seeks a General Manager to lead all hotel operations, drive guest satisfaction, oversee staffing, budgeting, forecasting, sales and facilities management.

The GM will set performance standards, develop budgets, monitor financials, maintain brand standards, train and coach staff, build community relations and stay current on industry trends.

Qualifications

• College degree or the equivalent in related work experience.
• 5+ years of hotel experience with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and listen effectively.
• Ability to manage stressful situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates day-to-day hotel operations.
• Directs staffing, recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Maintains guest, client and community relations.
• Prepares annual operating budget with sales, marketing and revenue plans.
• Analyses financial performance and initiates corrective action.
• Maintains product and service quality by enforcing standards and addressing deficiencies.
• Inspects guestrooms to ensure brand and company standards.
• Monitors safety and security procedures for staff and guests.
• Keeps knowledge and skills to perform any hotel position.
• Stays current on industry trends and local market activities.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The General Manager provides leadership and management for all hotel operations including team member staffing and relations, budgeting and financial responsibilities, forecasting, sales and marketing, guest services and facilities management. The General Manager is responsible for establishing a positive work environment, delivering exceptional guest service and administering policies and procedures established by the company and the hotel brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, coordinates and implements all day-to-day operations of the hotel


• Directs efforts related to team member staffing including recruitment, orientation, training & development, scheduling, counseling, performance management, and other team member relations issues


• Maintains personal connections with guests, clients and community organizations


• Prepares annual operating budget to include a sales, marketing and revenue management plan


• Analyzes financial performance by comparing actual performance to planned performance, identifying variances, and initiating corrective action


• Maintains product and service quality standards by implementing policies and procedures, investigating deficiencies/complaints, and initiating corrective action


• Inspects guestrooms to ensure all company and brand cleanliness standards are met


• Monitors and upholds procedures for control of supplies, keys, monies and credit


• Monitors and upholds procedures for safety and security of hotel staff and guests


• Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform any position at the hotel


• Remains current on industry trends and local market activities


• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Requirements:

• College degree or the equivalent in related work experience


• 5 or more years of hotel experience with three years in a management position


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively


• Ability to read and write effectively


• Ability to resolve problems effectively


• Ability to manage stressful situations with poise and finesse


• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner