Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager

Manages subordinate directors, managers or supervisors who supervise associates in all hotel areas. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What will you do?

• Direct, train and mentor department supervisors to ensure adherence to hotel policies and established operating procedures.
• Oversee hotel operations in all aspects of Front Office and Food & Beverage.
• Assist in the operation of the hotel during the absence of the General Manager
• Ensure all Owner and brand directed initiatives, perspectives and programs are implemented, followed and supported.
• Monitor customer service by speaking with guests, reviewing written guest satisfaction surveys and observing associates.
• Assist with the development of sales strategies and action plans.
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with all guests, vendors and other external partners.
• Conduct regular physical inspections to ensure all standards of excellence are being met.
• Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services.
• Understand, support and administer all state and local laws/codes in which the hotel is located that govern inn keeping and associate relations.
• Maintain hotel budget striving to meet and/or exceed all financial and budgetary goals.
• Facilitate and maintain on-going communication and collaboration with all associates.
• Ensure food quality and service standards are being maintained as required.
• Ensure food sanitation and proper food handling standards are being followed.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks including maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies, maintaining department budget, processing department payroll, forecasting room occupancy, monitoring service trends using Guest Satisfaction Survey results, and handling any accounting and purchasing functions.
• Maintain up to date records and files.
• Provide information pertaining to hours and available services of the hotel, i.e. restaurant, lounge, room service.
• Ensure the cleanliness of all areas of the hotel.
• Assist in checking all fixtures, equipment and conditions (lights, music, heating/cooling, furniture, wallpaper, etc.) for proper operations, settings and maintenance. Report deficiencies.

About you:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the physical demands. Required knowledge, skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

Education and/or Experience:

• One to three years related experience and/or training; Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from fouryear college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Follow policies and procedures; Support organization's goals and values.
• Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy; Promote a harassment-free environment.
• Work within approved budget; Conserve organizational resources.
• Observe and enforce safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; attention to detail; Look for ways to improve and promote quality; Accept and apply feedback to improve performance; Monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Respond well to questions; Participate in meetings.
• Write clearly and informatively; Present numerical data effectively; Read and interpret written information.
• Be at work/meetings consistently and on time; Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; Complete work on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Treat people with respect; Inspire the trust of others; Work with integrity and ethics.
• Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; Accept responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments.
• Exhibit confidence in self and others; Inspire and motivate others to perform well; Effectively influence actions and opinions of others; Give appropriate recognition to others.
• Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintain confidentiality; Listen to others without interrupting and get clarification; Keep emotions under control; Remain open to others' ideas and try new things. Build commitment and overcome resistance.
• Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; Respond promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.
• Set and achieve challenging goals; Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.
• Complete projects on time and budget; Manage project team activities.
• Prioritize and plan work activities; Manage competing demands; Use time efficiently; Meet or exceed productivity standards. Organize or schedule other people and their tasks; Develop realistic action plans. Determine work flow and procedures.
• Delegate work assignments; Match the responsibility to the person; Give authority to work independently; Set expectations and monitor delegated activities. Provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Assistant General Manager (ACCB CRAA CYAT & CYP) 6-2024
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Develop alternative/creative solutions; Work well in group problem solving situations; Use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process; Make timely decisions; Understand business implications of decisions.
• Include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Take responsibility for subordinates' activities; Make self available to staff; Provide regular performance feedback; Develop subordinates' skills and encourage growth; Apply customer feedback (internal and external).
• Assess own strengths and weaknesses; Pursue training and development opportunities; Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; Share expertise with others; Ask for and offer help when needed.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; Change approach or method to best fit the situation; Prepare and support those affected by change.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer knowledge including Outlook email; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands:

The following are the customary physical efforts required to perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation:

• Move, transport, put, install, remove, replace, position, place, transfer
• Ascend, descend, work at heights, traverse
• Move about or to, position self
• Detect, diagnose, operate, adjust, attach, position, set up, handle, tend to, activate, apply, measure, use, modify, input, write, compile, retrieve, make, construct, create, collect, inspect, prepare, serve
• Communicate, converse, discern, convey, discuss
• Determine, identify, recognize, perceive, estimate, judge, compare, observe, assess Assistant General Manager (ACCB CRAA CYAT & CYP) 6-2024 The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is occasionally exposed to odors; chemicals; dust; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate works in an environment that is open to the general public.

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