General Manager

Company: Aimbridge Hospitality
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary
The General Manager is a polished, well-spoken, and well-regarded ambassador who carries a strong vision for their hotel. He or she is charged with responsibility for all aspects of operations for their assigned property, providing support, supervision, and guidance to their management team and front-line associates. He or she will ensure that financial performance is optimized, that high-quality product and service levels are maintained, and that the hotel is operated in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations as well as Company and brand standards.
The General Manager will establish priorities and lead key operational initiatives such as the sales plan and budget development and execution of physical property improvement projects. They will provide hands-on leadership to ensure that revenue is maximized while expenses are effectively controlled. They will serve as the linchpin for communications with guests, clients, associates, ownership, corporate representatives, brand representatives, and key vendors.
Exempt managers must customarily and regularly direct the work of at least 2 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time, and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgment more than 50 percent of the time.
Qualifications

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• At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 4 to 5 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 5 to 6 years of related experience.
  
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets, and word processing.
  
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
  
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
  
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
  
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
  
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
  
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
  
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
  
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying, and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
  
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.
  
  Responsibilities
  
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  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
    
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards
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