Job Description
Job Description
Exciting opportunity to join GF Hotels & Resorts and the Candlewood Suites by IHG Orlando Lake Buena Vista as our Hotel General Manager.
Do you flourish in a fast-paced atmosphere where you can demonstrate your leadership abilities? If this is the case, we have an excellent opportunity for you as our next general manager. Our busy hotel requires a creative thinker who can introduce new ideas to increase revenue and establish customer relationships to encourage repeat business. You will not only lead our team, but you will also need to provide the best service to our guests. Day-to-day duties will involve hiring new employees, training them, managing all hotel departments, and guaranteeing outstanding guest satisfaction. Our ideal candidate has 5 or more years of experience leading a hotel or hospitality team and is dedicated to providing our customers with a 5-star experience. Apply now if you're ready for a new challenge!
Responsibilities:
- Enhance the hotel's reputation for quality by inspecting the cleanliness and upkeep of the rooms, public areas, and surrounding grounds
- Spearhead and develop an effective marketing strategy to promote the hotel services and other offerings
- Facilitate strategic planning, objectives, and a timetable of action for hotel department leaders that meets overall hotel goals
- Design a budget that guarantees customer satisfaction and quality of services while keeping expenses controlled and profit margins maximized
- Inspire your staff through leadership, vision, and operational strategies that drive financial success by providing exceptional guest service
Qualifications:
- Must have a strong focus on putting the guest first with exceptional customer service experience
- Must have at least 5 or more years of experience in the hospitality field
- You must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED; we prefer a degree in hospitality or related field of study
- You must have previous experience in a manager role overseeing a team, preferably in a hospitality role
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills
About Company
GF Hotels and Resorts, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a full-service hospitality ownership and management company that, through its operating affiliates, works on behalf of a variety of individual owners, real estate funds, and institutional lenders. GF believes in the entrepreneurial spirit with a promise of integrity and an overall passion for hospitality.
At GF, we believe that people are the key to our success. We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities, competitive compensation, plus a great culture.