Historic Crags Lodge Hiring General Manager

Crags Lodge in majestic Estes Park is a premier destination for events and accommodations not just in Colorado but the Rocky Mountain region as whole. Minutes away from the vitality of downtown Estes Park we have combined the comforts and amenities clients expect from a luxury hotel while maintaining the historic charm of one of Colorados most vibrant mountain towns. As a leader in the industry our guests expect superior customer service and we have cultivated a team of hospitality experts trusted with operating award-winning resorts across the country.

As we incorporate Crags Lodge into our expanding VIVAMEE Hospitality portfolio we are seeking a General Manager to join our team of professionals. Rebranding and creating an environment of excellence in the luxury resort space this role is crucial to the success and future of Crags Lodge under the flagship of VIVAMEE Hospitality. As part of the leadership team the General Manager will lead by example to develop implement and foster continued quality exceptional service and profitability of the resort. The GM will lead all aspects of the property seeking to achieve superiority in our core business units: Catering Restaurant Cultural Events Culinary Experiences Guest Rooms Corporate Retreats Nature Events and all amenities on the Resort Campus. This role requires leadership skills and management experience someone who can motivate and command excellence from our staff in a way that encourages a collaborative competitive and client-service-driven environment.

At VIVAMEE Hospitality we believe that excellence begins when ME becomes WE. As a team we support one another and our companys principles of integrity transparency and a positive vision for the future. As the General Manager of Crags Lodge collaboration exceptional customer service and a genuine desire to create an unparalleled guest experience is how you will contribute to our collective goal of perfection in the industry.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Starting Salary - $90K-$110K Depending on Experience
  
• PTO
  
• Health Benefits
  
• 401K
  
• Bonus Opportunities
  
• Significant Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote and portray VIVÂMEE values in every guest interaction and team collaboration.
  
• Know understand and adhere to company-established policies and procedures.
  
• Responsible for overseeing successful operations in the following departments: Front Desk Housekeeping Food & Beverage Sales & Marketing Banquet Operations Weddings and all Catering.
  
• Manage programming Informational Technology Security and Maintenance/Engineering implementing established SOPs effectively and creating new SOPs as the need arises.
  
• Create and monitor overall hotel and departmental budgets to ensure we are on pace to make or exceed budget - through ensuring effective scheduling accurate forecasting managing inventory controlling expenses reviewing labor costs creative promotions and enforcing systems and controls.
  
• Book and schedule entertainment for Food & Beverage. Track sales vs. cost to ensure we are profitable.
  
• Look for innovative and creative sales ideas across the property to increase revenues.
  
• Establish and set hotel rates and package offers.
  
• Prepare/authorize purchase orders as required supporting hotel operations.
  
• Create and maintain relationships with clients and guests in all areas with a strong passion for elevating the overall experience at the property. Must be willing to become the face of the property exercising pro-active community involvement and interpersonal guest services. Foster and nurture relationships with Investors and other VIPs.
  
• Enforce outstanding internal and external guest service standards according to VIVAMEE Operating Procedures. Look for creative ways to reduce costs without losing quality and service.
  
• Manage positive Employee Relations to instill a fun exciting work environment in line with VIVÂMEE Values while providing training guidance and support for all team members whose goal is to advance.
  
• Oversee and assist in all departments creative recruitment interviews hiring and onboarding training and development progressive discipline motivation rewarding and termination of staff.
  
• Responsible for practicing and ensuring compliance with all health sanitation safety and security laws labor laws state certifications/licensing and all internal policies and procedures.
  
• Work closely with all department leaders in developing sales and marketing strategies (i.e. menus advertisements entertainment food & beverage promotions signs incentives flyers e-blasts social media etc.) and coordinating the management of all third-party marketing resources.
  
  

Qualified Candidates Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in business management or relevant field preferred.
  
• Extensive experience in progressive leadership roles within the hospitality industry.
  
• Good knowledge of different business functions.
  
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
  
• Excellent financial management abilities.
  
• Ability to attract and maintain a high-quality staff.
  
• Relevant experience in the hospitality industry.
  
• Highly organized.
  
• Strong work ethic.
  
• Good interpersonal skills.
  
• Meticulous attention to detail.