Area Manager

The Area Manager can be expected to travel up to 90% of the time providing support and guidance to help the properties achieve their goals. The additional 10% can be worked remotely. The Area Manager is responsible for coordinating, directing, and managing hotel operations to achieve profitability and efficiency while maintaining Company and Brand standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, and guidance to General Managers, departmental Managers, and hotel team members.
• Will have a thorough knowledge of the market, the competition, and the demand generators for each assigned hotel.
• Will monitor financial performance at all assigned hotels and ensure that staffing levels at all properties remain at an acceptable level.
• Will maintain a continuous line of communication with the owners, informing all critical issues.
• Will partner with Human Resources on HR initiatives, programs, and employee issues.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Candidates that do not have a minimum of 3 years of previous Hotel Management or multi-unit management experience will not be considered.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing.
• Keen understanding of financial reporting and cost controls.
• Excellent communications and supervisory skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English, bilingual a plus (Spanish).
• Ability to organize multiple projects, manage and prioritize.
• Knowledge of computers and software including the ability to use email, word, and excel.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays when required.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Handling objects
• Bending, stooping, kneeling