SUMMARY: The Assistant General Manager manages all aspects of the department including but not limited to guest relations, reservation management, staffing, training, record keeping, and payroll in accordance with hotel policies and procedures keeping with the direction of the General Manager. The Assistant General Manager acts as property Manager on Duty when assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cultivates a respectful workplace maintaining and holding accountable all departments to respect of attendance, respect of performance, respect of behavior and respect of common sense and judgement.
- Oversees day-to-day operations
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Designs strategies and sets goals for growth
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Maintains budgets and optimizes expenses
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Manages and monitors activities of all employees in the Front Office, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Food & Beverage departments, making sure they adhere to the standards of excellence and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook, hotel policies and procedures, coaching, training and correcting where needed.
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Acts as Manager on Duty for the hotel, using problem solving skills to resolve complaints, disturbances, special requests, social media reviews and any other issues that may arise.
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Actively participating in the success of the hotel's operations to include daily check-ins/huddles, property walks, monitor time and attendance, inspection of rooms, monitoring financials, and following proper bank deposit procedures.
- Responsible for scheduling within labor standard guidelines using the budget and scheduling platform identified by McNeill Hotel Company.
- Oversees and supervises payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
- Assures all social media, 3rd party, and brand-based reviews are responded to promptly Maintains a professional and high-quality service-oriented environment.
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Responsible for managing operating expenses and purchasing for all operations departments using approved vendors with the brand and McNeill Hotel Company.
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Supervise upsell program at the front office and work as part of the yield management team to maximize revenue for the hotel.
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Works closely with all departments to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communication. Monitor performance of departments by consistently completing room and public area inspections.
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Holds monthly departmental meetings, and daily huddles to keep staff informed of all activities in the hotel, reinforcing standards of excellence and promoting a formidable team atmosphere and culture.
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Works closely with all departments to ensure proper key controls and safety measures are always maintained.
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Adheres to bank records, account receivables/payables and other procedures to ensure accurate and timely collections.
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Accounts Receivable - Establish and maintain accurate files to include credit applications, written documentation of collection efforts, folios and invoices to ensure accurate weekly billing of all account receivable. Timely communication with the GM and Sales Manager of any account balance over 30 days.
- Responsible for comprehensive training of all operations staff.
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Follows company policies and procedures.
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Ensures fair treatment and respect of employees and guests.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. A minimum of 2 years- experience in team management or supervisory experience. Hotel level front office experience is preferred.
Skills:
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Customer service
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Interpersonal skills
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Attention to detail
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Time management
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Ability to monitor staff activities and accomplishment of tasks
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Adaptability
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Proficient communication
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Technical capacity
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Decision making
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Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
Working Conditions:
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Will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays
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Will be required to work in a fast-paced environment
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: General Manager, Human Resources, Executive Houskeeper, Peers, Chief Engineer, Sales Manager, line level associates and Field Operations at the corporate level
External: Vendors: For purchasing, accounts receivable and accounts payable
Guests/Clients: To provide customer service
PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE ACTIVITES:
This description of physical and mental activities is not intended to describe essential job functions. Rather, its purpose is to give the job applicant a feel for the physical and mental activities of the job to the end that an applicant with a disability can determine whether he or she will be able to do this job either with or without accommodations.
The major responsibility in this position is to manage staff and procedures efficiently as it pertains to the operations of the hotel. This person must understand the practices, techniques and technologies required in the work they are performing or monitoring.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; communicate verbally and hear. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to computer screens. The employee is occasionally required to use sense of smell. The employee could be required to lift and or carry boxes up to 15 pounds.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized to document or record all tasks delegated and completed, to order supplies, enter in reservations, submit reports or to read and understand sensitive cash handling materials.
Reasoning abilities are always utilized. Basic mathematical abilities are utilized a significant portion of the time.
This person will need to be able to react quickly in emergency situations and make decisions that may involve the safety of others or a great amount of money.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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