General Manager - Aimbridge Hospitality

$80,000 - $85,000/Yr

Aimbridge Hospitality - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

1,001-5,000 employees

Accommodation

About the position

The General Manager at Aimbridge Hospitality is responsible for overseeing all operations at the Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South/Redstone Arsenal. This role involves optimizing financial performance, maintaining high service quality, and ensuring compliance with regulations and brand standards. The General Manager will lead operational initiatives, manage a team, and serve as the primary communication link between guests, staff, and corporate representatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of hotel operations and provide support to the management team and front-line associates.
• Optimize financial performance and maintain high quality product and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations as well as company and brand standards.
• Establish priorities and lead key operational initiatives such as sales plans and budget development.
• Provide hands-on leadership to maximize revenue and control expenses.
• Conduct daily ABR meetings with the Director of Sales to discuss prospecting and account calls.
• Play a pivotal role in hotel sales efforts, including client meetings and hosting events.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and training sessions to ensure effective training and review of sales and operations efforts.
• Hold monthly financial reviews with department managers and ensure adherence to budgeted productivity levels.
• Develop managers for future advancement through training programs and maintain direct contact with management trainees.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Forecast the hotel's financial position by estimating revenues and expenses and prepare management interviews for hiring procedures.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hotel management experience.
• Hilton brand experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of hotel-related food & beverage experience preferred.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems and company-approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work well in stressful high-pressure situations and maintain composure under pressure.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to handle workplace issues.
• Ability to assimilate complex information from various sources and adjust as needed.
• Effective listening and communication skills to resolve concerns raised by co-workers and guests.
• Ability to work with financial information and perform basic arithmetic functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in hotel sales and marketing strategies.
• Knowledge of hotel management software and systems.

Benefits

• Daily Pay option available after initial waiting period.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income.
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k Retirement Plan.