Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport - General Manager in Norfolk, Virginia at Aimbridge Hospitality

Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport - General Manager

Join Our Team as a General Manager!

About Us:

At Aimbridge, the General Manager is responsible for all aspects of operations for their assigned property, ensuring financial performance is optimized, high-quality service levels are maintained, and the hotel complies with all regulations and standards. The role requires strong leadership in sales and budget initiatives, effective systems management, and a commitment to enhancing the guest experience.

Key Skills/ Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Optimize financial performance by maximizing revenue and controlling expenses. Work with financial data to support hotel operations effectively.

• Topline Involvement: Lead the development and execution of sales plans and budget initiatives. Engage actively in hotel sales efforts, including meeting with top accounts and potential clients to drive business growth.

• Systems and Reporting: Utilize Windows operating systems, spreadsheets, and word processing for effective management and reporting. Quickly evaluate and select among alternative courses of action to enhance operational efficiency.

• Guest Experience: Ensure high-quality product and service levels by maintaining a strong customer service orientation. Listen to and resolve guest concerns, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty.

• Leadership: Provide hands-on leadership to support, supervise, and guide management teams and associates. Motivate, coach, counsel, and discipline personnel to foster a positive, team-oriented environment that focuses on guest satisfaction.

• Networking and Relationship Building: Skills in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate representatives, owners, vendors, and local community leaders.

Education & Experience:

At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field, or a 4-year college degree with 4 to 5 years of related experience, or a 2-year college degree with 5 to 6 years of related experience.

Valid driver's license for the applicable state.

How Success Will be Measured:

• Forecasting Accuracy
• GSS
• Driven Profitability
• Topline/Bottomline acumen
• Ability to attract and nurture top talent

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• 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

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

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