Hotel Manager at Mathills Services Limited

Key Responsibilities
We seek a hotel general manager who can deliver or is willing to learn how to deliver on the following:

• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers daily.
• Responsible for the preparation, presentation and subsequent achievement of the hotel's annual Operating Budget, Marketing & Sales Plan and Capital Budget.
• Manage on-going profitability of the hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Keeps Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.
• Conducts department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Understands the impact of Front Office operations on the Rooms area and overall property financial goals.
• Manages department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Ensures compliance with all Hotel policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Establishes challenging, realistic, and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major.
• Other hospitality certifications are an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the hospitality industry with significant luxury and international experience, and at least 5 years experience as Hotel General Manager.

Requirements:

• Knowledgeable in Hospitality standards
• Attention to details and procedures
• Ability to liaise and communicate with clients directly.
• Familiar with hotelman software or any other hotel software
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service with a client focus
• Effective corporate leadership and team management
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suites (Word, Excel, and Power point).