Hotel General Manager - We are actively seeking an organized, motivated and enthusiastic team leader for the future Springhill Suites by Marriott Grand Island, NE. This is a particularly compelling position as the person selected will open a brand-new hotel and will:
- Manage the operational opening process which includes establishing vendor relationships, managing the opening critical path activities and timelines, recruiting and hiring staff, and establishing relationships with the local community.
- Assist with pre-opening sales and marketing effort.
- Work within the budgeted staffing model to hire departmental managers and line level staff as we approach the opening date (currently slated for April 2025).
- Work with the other Woodbury hotels in the area to help determine target accounts and market segments for this hotel.
- Become familiar with and aid in implementing all Marriott and Springhill Suites standards and training programs.
He or she will build a team and help create a property-specific culture within the Woodbury Corporation family of hotels.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Area General Manager, the General Manager is responsible to manage hotel property operations on a day-to-day basis in order to assure optimum performance and continual improvement in:
- guest service and satisfaction
- associate (employee) leadership and engagement
- sales and marketing
- asset management/overall property appearance and maintenance
- brand management
- profitability/financial control
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years of previous hotel management experience and preferably some exposure to both hotel operations and sales.
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication (ability to use conversational Spanish is helpful).
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, vendors, and associates.
- Strategic thinking, planning and execution to achieve topline results.
- Ability to organize and manage, prioritize and meet deadlines of multiple projects.
- Experience with hotel systems including: Property Management Systems, Revenue Management, Guest Satisfaction Surveys and Review Platforms, Sales, e-commerce, forecast and budgeting. Experience with Marriott systems is a plus.
We offer great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (company match), free Life & Accident Insurances, paid time off starting on first day, and awesome hotel worldwide travel discounts! Come join the Woodbury Corporation family of hotels.
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