Sparrow General Manager

The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Hotel and travel discounts

Education and professional development

Employee lunches and recognition

Robust supplemental insurance for Life

Job summary

The Dalmar Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dynamic Sparrow General Manager to lead Sparrow Rooftop. This hands-on role oversees daily operations, staff development, and guest satisfaction while aligning with brand standards.

It requires balancing service excellence with financial controls in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates bring hospitality leadership, a college degree in business or hospitality, familiarity with POS systems like Aloha, and the ability to supervise and train a diverse

Qualifications

• Two- or Four-year college degree in Business or Hospitality Management preferred.
• Familiarity with hospitality industry practices.
• Ability to supervise staff, daily operations and resolve problems.
• Ability to interview, hire, schedule, motivate and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily event oversight to Sparrow’s operation, guests and staff.
• Maximize profitability with a 20% target margin; monitor controls and payroll.
• Maintain patron satisfaction; build relationships with guests and community.
• Ensure accurate nightly reports and prompt action on issues.

Skills

Staff supervision

Guest service leadership

Operations management

Education

Two- or Four-year college degree in Business or Hospitality Management preferred

Education in hotel/restaurant management or related major preferred

Tools

Aloha POS system

Payroll processes

Job description

The Dalmar & Element Hotel in downtown Fort Lauderdale is looking for an energetic and professional Sparrow General Manager to lead their vibrant team at Sparrow Rooftop.

The Sparrow General Manager is responsible for smooth and efficient daily operation of the Sparrow Rooftop Bar through effective supervision and staff development, while ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to established brand standards. This is a working, “hands‑on” position, and the hours may vary depending on business needs.

The Dalmar | Fort Lauderdale Luxury Hotels | Official Site Sparrow Fort Lauderdale | Official Site The Dalmar & Element Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

Essential Functions

• In concert with the General Manager of the Dalmar & Element Hotel and the Director of Food & Beverage, provide daily event oversight to Sparrow’s operation, guests, and staff.
• Maximize company profitability with a target margin of 20%; establish and monitor financial controls; facilitate deposits and payroll to Company; develop and implement strategies to increase year over year sales.
• Maintain patron satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service. offerings; build relationships with preferred patrons; maintain good community relations.
• Ensure nightly reports are sent out each evening – respond to all immediate action items noted in reports.
• Supervises order taking and delivery to guests in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations.
• Supervises guest checks and payment collection in compliance with cash handling, credit card transactions, room charge processing, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Supervises and provides oversight to the floor staff to insure the highest quality of guest service is achieved.
• Ensures that the staff is well trained and uses continuous improvement motivational techniques to insure and engaged team.
• Maintain effective communication with GM of Hotel, Director of Food & Beverage, Chef and Culinary team members, Head Bartenders, Food & Beverage Leaders, and all staff. This includes a weekly operations meeting covering any changes, scheduling, updates, goals, and expectations for the following week.
• Schedules the team effectively, taking into account peaks and valleys in service and schedules accordingly.
• Work with service staff to insure tip out is completed nightly.
• Insure highest standards of quality control. If you would not eat nor drink it, do not serve it unless to the hotel standards.
• Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management.
• Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management.
• Complies with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting.
• Knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate.
• Ensures all communication containing Company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations.
• Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner. Must be able to work varying schedules based on business demand.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.
• Ensure maintenance problems are promptly reported through proper channels.
• Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.
• Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned.
• Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other matters of significance to manager so that corrective measures may be taken.
• Any other tasks/duties as requested by management.

Education And Experience

• Two- or Four-year college degree in Business or Hospitality Management preferred, or five or more years of related hospitality experience.
• Familiarity with hospitality industry practices.
• Education in hotel/restaurant management or related major preferred.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise staff, daily operations and resolve operational problems in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to appropriately interview, hire schedule, motivate, train, monitor, and address staff performance.
• Ability to multi-task when involved in floor management.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow proper food and beverage ordering, handling, transportation, and service.
• Ability to understand and comply with federal, state and local serving guidelines.
• Ability to timely compile facts/figures, identify, investigate and resolve matters.
• Attention to details, good organizational skills and efficient time management.
• Ability to follow an appropriate course of action based on policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer, phone and other office equipment.
• Familiarity with Aloha POS system and payroll processes preferred.
• Attention to details, good organizational skills and efficient time management.
• Ability to follow an appropriate course of action based on policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while simultaneously handling competing and changing priorities.
• Paid Time Off
• Robust supplemental insurance for Life, AD&D, Pets, legal and more
• Wellness programs for mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Hotel and travel discounts
• Education and professional development
• Employee lunches and recognition programs