General Manager- Holiday Inn

The Ghoman Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ghoman Group is seeking an experienced Hotel General Manager for an Indianapolis-area property. The role requires strong leadership, strategic budgeting, and hands-on operations management to ensure smooth hotel performance.

Candidates should have extensive luxury/hospitality experience, a proven track record in opening or repositioning hotels, and 15–20 years in the industry, with 5–10 years in a GM role.

Qualifications

• University degree in hotel management or related field.
• Experience opening, managing, or repositioning a hotel with a clear track record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations functions of the hotel per the organizational chart.
• Hold regular briefings and meetings with department heads.
• Ensure compliance with hotel operating controls, SOPs, policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Lead key property issues including capital projects, customer service, and refurbishments.
• Handle complaints and oversee service recovery procedures.
• Prepare, present, and achieve the hotel’s annual Operating Budget, Marketing, and Capital Budget.

Education

University degree in hotel management

Job description

Job responsibilities:

We are looking for Hotel General Managers to perform various functions, including providing good leadership, communication, and coordination to their team members in ensuring the smooth operation of their hotels.

*Must have Hotel experience 5 to 10 Years

*Address - Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport North,
5601 Fortune circle w Indianapolis Indiana 46241

Here are major responsibilities, tasks, and duties that usually define the job description of a hotel general manager:

1. Oversee the operations functions of the hotel, as per the Organizational chart.
2. Hold regular briefings and meetings with all heads of departments.
3. Ensure full compliance with Hotel operating controls, SOPs, policies, procedures, and service standards.
4. Lead all key property issues including capital projects, customer service, and refurbishment.
5. Handling complaints, and overseeing the service recovery procedures.
6. Responsible for the preparation, presentation, and subsequent achievement of the hotel’s annual Operating Budget, Marketing, and sales Plan and Capital Budget.
7. Manage the ongoing profitability of the hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded.
8. Ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of the hotels and management.
9. Deliver hotel budget goals and set other short and long-term strategic goals for the property.
10. Developing improvement actions, and carrying out cost savings.
11. A strong understanding of P&L statements and the ability to react with impactful strategies
12. Closely monitor the hotel’s business reports daily and make decisions accordingly.
13. Ensure that monthly financial outlooks for Rooms, Food & Beverage, Admin & General, are on target and accurate.
14. Maximizing room yield and hotel/resort revenue through innovative sales practices and yield management programs.
15. Prepare a monthly financial report for the owners and stakeholders.
16. Draw up plans and budgets (revenues, costs, etc.) for the owners.
17. Helping in the procurement of operating supplies and equipment, and contracting with third-party vendors for essential equipment and services.
18. Act as a final decision maker in hiring a key staff.
19. Coordination with HOD’s for the execution of all activities and functions.
20. Overseeing and managing all departments and working closely with department heads daily.
21. Manage and develop the Hotel Executive team to ensure career progression and development.
22. Be accountable for the responsibilities of department heads and take ownership of all guest complaints.
23. Provide effective leadership to hotel team members.
24. Lead in all aspects of business planning.
25. Respond to audits to ensure continual improvement is achieved.
26. Corporate client handling and taking part in new client acquisition along with the sales team whenever required.
27. Assisting in residential sales as and when required and developing strong sales prospects.
28. Responsible for safeguarding the quality of operations both (internal & external audits).
29. Responsible for legalization, Occupational Health & Safety Act, fire regulations, and other legal requirements.

Job Qualification:

EDUCATION:

A university degree in hotel management or a related field with Experience in opening, managing, or re-positioning a hotel with a clear track record. Excellent computer system skills.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 15 to 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with significant luxury and international experience, ideally including experience in remote locations. And 5 to 10 years of experience as a General Manager or Asst. General Manager.