Hilton General Manager- Fishkill NY

We are seeking a high-energy & organized Individual with a proven successful track record to be our General Manager for a midscale Hilton Property in Fishkill, NY. This position is designed for a leader with Hilton General Manager experience that can hit the ground running. This position is responsible for all aspects of hotel.

Benefits:

Weekly Salary

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Quarterly Bonus Plan

Cell phone allowance

Employee Discount

Vision/Dental Discounts

Medical Health Benefit allowance

Referral Bonus Incentive to any of our properties

Experience:

Minimum of 3-year experience as a Hotel General Manager in similar type & size hotel preferred.

Proven track record of increasing profit (GOP) while exceeding Brand & Corporate goals for guest and associate satisfaction.

Hotel Transition & renovation experience a plus

Hilton Hotel GM experience required.

Local market experience preferred.

OnQ experience required

Essential Job Duties

Hotel Profitability:

Ensures the attainment of established budgeted goals for all departments of Hotel

Monitors compliance with labor standards and staffing guidelines by all departments

Monitors compliance with annually established room rate plan

Monitors operating expense tracking system for all departments

Administers approved incentive programs

Conducts required meetings (ex. Daily Huddle, weekly staff) to ensure interdepartmental communication and coordination of mutual goals

Audits departmental procedures and performance. Modifies procedures as needed.

Monitors rooms inventory and merchandising procedures.

Conducts quarterly rate surveys of competitive hotels and monitors program for competitive analysis and price-value assessment

Monitors and ensures compliance with amenity programs, franchise and company standards, as well as promotional materials

Assures compliance with established Manager On Duty (M.O.D.) Program

Participates in scheduled meetings as required by corporate. This includes revenue management, safety, budget, sales & regional operations meetings

Asset Management:

Exceeds Brand and/or Ownership quality standards ensuring a favorable franchise inspection grade for the property

Submits annual Capital and Repair & Maintenance (R&M) budgets for approval by Corporate Office

Ensures completion of all approved Capital and R&M items, coordinating with Regional Operations Manager and Manager of Purchasing

Conducts daily inspections of guest rooms to ensure housekeeping is meeting/exceeding cleanliness standards.

Conducts bi-weekly property inspections and approves action plans to include time-table to resolve problems.

Attends Vice President weekly GM meetings.

Guest Satisfaction/Public Relations:

Promotes guest satisfaction in an effort to obtain repeat business of leisure and business markets

Evaluates all guest complaints and ensures corrective action is taken by department heads

Monitors guest responses, responding as needed; executes action plan to correct issues

Hosts social events/receptions as required by the Brand and/or Ownership

Plays active role in community through affiliation with various community organizations to promote and maintain positive image for hotel

Human Resources:

Ensures employees are provided with the necessary structure, motivation, and training to satisfy their needs and achieve organizational goals

Interviews, selects, trains, and counsels associates

Ensures that all new hires are given the proper onboarding experience

Ensures that staff is properly trained by their managers

Ensures adequate staffing levels are maintained, adhering to budgetary and staffing guidelines

Ensures compliance of all department heads with goal-oriented job descriptions and reviews goals with each individual

Maintains associate files, ensuring all documents are current (including job descriptions and version of handbook)

Ensures that performance evaluations are being issued as required by corporate

Encourages promotion from within, associate engagement and development through goal setting, employee training and participating in all corporate mandated associate-focused initiatives

Ensures hotel is in compliance with all Ownership policies, Federal and State laws with regards to all personnel practices, safety initiatives, & labor-related postings

Payroll processing and reconciliation

Personal Development:

Ensures continual efforts are made to increase management abilities and knowledge

Attends annually a minimum of one advanced management training seminar

Attends classes to become knowledgeable or maintain proficiency in the latest industry-related technology

Attends franchise & Ownership mandated training courses as required

Skills/Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field preferred; however, skills/knowledge gained through on-the-job training and previous experience may substitute for degree

Certifications / Licenses:

Must possess and maintain a motor vehicle operator's license in good standing

Hilton General Manager certification preferred

CPR, Food Safety & TIPS certifications preferred

Additional Skills:

Ability to multi-task

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral

Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred, depending on market

Ability to work the shifts required for the position

Ability to learn and adhere to Brand & Ownership standards

Ability to take information from various sources and determine a responsible course of action

Ability to understand interdepartmental relationships

Ability to operate office equipment and industry specific software ( M3, ONQ, Delphi, Lobby, Nexgen, Hello GM)

Ability to remain calm during stressful situations

Ability to motivate and lead a team

Ability to read, interpret and analyze financial reports, P&L Statements, Sales & Marketing reports

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in Google Apps for Work preferred

Physical Demands

Walking and Standing: 60 -70% of time

Sitting: up to 30-40% of time

Bending, Stooping, Reaching: Occasionally

Lifting, Push/Pull: 40 lbs infrequently

Driving: Occasionally

Traveling: Infrequently