General Manager

Company: Tandem Hospitality Group, LLC
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe General Manager at Hotel Vela is responsible for the successful operation and administration of all hotel departments, including: Front Office, Housekeeping, Sales & Marketing, and Maintenance. The General Manager is responsible for the overall guest experience and financial accuracy of the Hotel to include supervision, training, coaching, motivation, and policy implementation. The General Manager must ensure an awareness of all departments throughout the Hotel; ensuring a consistent focus on providing an exceptional experience to every guest while maximizing department profitability at the same time.Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with managers and supervisors to meet or exceed the hotel's financial budget and guest service goals.
• Work closely with managers and supervisors to develop them both personally and professionally.
• Establish consistent operating procedures and ensure they are followed.
• Motivate the hotel staff to maintain a productive, positive, and safe work environment. Ensure that all employees consistently comply with all Fire Department Safety codes and OSHA guidelines.
• Responsible for the appropriate scheduling of hotel staff to ensure guest needs while ensuring labor budgets are withheld.
• Responsible for all property based Human Resources and accounting functions, including monthly forecasting and reporting, cash flow, and annual budget writing.
• Assist in the development of the annual marketing plan & budget by developing strategies to increase occupancy and revenue.
• Participate in weekly revenue management and sales strategies calls.
• Ensure the operations staff, supervisors, and management are properly trained to standards and able to carry out the operations of each function of their department.
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings with management/staff to ensure employees are informed.
• Ensure that cleanliness and condition of each area meets designated hotel standards and the appropriate inspections are carried out on a consistent basis.
• Ensure that an accurate inventory is completed for housekeeping and front office amenities and supplies, standard guest room items, linen, food and beverage items, etc.
• Ensure that all equipment within the guest rooms and all operational departments within the hotel are functioning properly and are part of an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Keep abreast of the competition, local events, and hospitality trends.
• Maintain a flexible schedule that can work any shift and assist with staff coverage in the instance of call-offs.
• Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with manager and/or on-coming shift supervisor.Job Qualifications
  • College degree and five years of related experience in hotel operations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Significant attention to detail.
  • Complete understanding of profitability and budget goals.Computer skills required - experience with Hotel information systems required.
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