General Manager

St. Louis, MO

We are currently looking to hire a Full Time General Manager to our team. This position oversees the management of an entire hotel staff to meet financial goals and uphold customer satisfaction. The General Manager ensures that all policies and procedures are followed to uphold company standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

  • Leads the management of the hotel staff in such a way to increase hotel profitability
  • Also tasked with creating a motivating work environment to allow for development of employees.
  • Contributes to the successful development of the Assistant General Manager and
  • Oversees the activities of all staff members to ensure adherence to hotel
  • May review all departmental schedules for accuracy and staffing demands.
  • Conducts all daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual meetings.
  • Oversees annual salary review and ensures that all employee wages follow federal, state, and local wage and hour guidelines.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Reviews and maintains accurate records of hotel’s funds and information including,
  • Reviews and validates vendor invoices.
  • Prepares the annual and quarterly budgets as well as the annual marketing plan.
  • Responsible for reviewing weekly summary reports and adjusting the budget
  • Develops a long-term business plan that will increase the hotel’s profitability and customer satisfaction with the property, services offered, and staff.
  • Offer guests assistance whenever possible.
  • Responsible for resolving escalated customer relations issues.
  • Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services.
  • Must appropriately address guest requests to ensure customers are satisfied with the hotel’s services and accommodations.
  • Responsible for positively representing and promoting the property.
  • Ensures systems and procedures are in place and followed for guest safety and security.
  • Fills in for vacant shifts as needed.
  • Assists with sales and marketing efforts as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must possess leadership skills to motivate and train staff to ensure accomplishment of goals.
  • Must have solid long-range planning and development skills.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent decision maker.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Superior customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • May be required to travel.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience required.
  • Previous experience as a hotel General Manager or Assistant General Manager highly preferred.
  •  5+ years of management or supervisory experience required.
  • Accounting or financial budgeting experience required.
  • Experience in all phases of hotel management, including sales and marketing, daily management of all areas of operations involving human resources, food and beverage, budget management, rooms, housekeeping, maintenance, and landscaping.
  • Prior experience using Windows-based software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook highly preferred.