Area General Manager

Initial scope of responsibility will be oversight for up to 2 properties within the portfolio.

Producing results based on well-developed short and long-term financial and operation plans that support company goals and objectives in such areas as revenue market share performance guest satisfaction employee satisfaction asset preservation and net operating income.

Holding teams accountable for results and strategy execution while displaying leadership qualities that motivate and inspire people to perform their best every day.

Evaluating performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.

Generating growth increasing income reducing expenses and costs increasing productivity and training staff maintaining and renovating facilities as well as updating systems programs and procedures.

Working with hotel leadership and brand partners to maintain relationships support alignment and growth.

Developing talent and future leaders.

Traveling to properties meetings industry and brand conferences trade shows etc.

Supervise the interviewing hiring training evaluating counseling and termination processes

Provide support to managers in employee development

Perform daily weekly and monthly meetings to communicate overall direction and provide leadership and communication

Prepare annual hotel/operation budget.

Monitor and correct the performance of the hotel/operation through verification and analysis of guest satisfaction systems and monthly financial reports.

Maintain and correct product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints.

Establish and maintain effective programs to ensure the security and safety of guests associates and StepStone owned or managed assets. Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible on- property operations experience leading to an Area General Manager level.

A proven track record of driving operational efficiency guest satisfaction and revenue growth with exceptional attention to detail and a focus on quality

Analytical thinker with strong understanding of hotel financials (P&L) revenue management PMS business intelligence tools such as Marriott (Marsha/Lightspeed) Hilton (GRO/PEP) as well as business intelligence tools such as Profitsword STR Travel Click and Demand 360.

Food and Beverage experience and the demonstrated ability to understand and integrate Food & Beverage as a profit center in conjunction with the hotel side of the business.

Definitive vision for the future forward thinking actively engaged in trends and opportunities in the marketplace that would benefit business outcomes.

Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.

Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience driving Sales and Marketing and Revenue Management strategies.

Driven leader who over communicates creatively solves problems and collaborates effectively with a larger team.

Proactive hands-on roll-up your sleeves self-directed leadership style that can adapt to change quickly.

Degree in business hotel management or another related field required.

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests associates and vendors.

Establish and maintain a proactive human resources function to ensure associate motivation training and development and ensure compliance with wage and benefit regulations and administration.

Establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs to protect StepStones managed or owned physical assets.

Administers an effective security function that protects StepStone managed or owned assets and the safety of guests and associates.

Effectively communicate and coordinate with all departments during functions.

Scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.

Ability to work a five and one-half (5½) day workweek including nights weekends and holidays.

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- Understands and communicates the StepStone Mission and Core Values.

Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly effectively and professionally.

Actively listens to others.

Conveys company information decision or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.

Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal state and local health safety and legal regulations.

Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.

High school education and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.

Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.

CPR training required and first aid training required.

Additional language ability preferred.

Occasional travel required.

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