The Best Western Plus University Inn - Clemson is looking for a General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and achieve hotel profitability through revenue generation, cost control, and guest satisfaction, while maintaining the integrity of the hotel.

The Job

A typical day for the General Manager includes planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing the day-to-day operations of the hotel.

Job Duties Include:

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement the day-to-day operations of the hotel.
• Oversee hotel staffing to include recruitment & selection, orientation, training & development, scheduling, counseling, performance management and other employee relations issues.
• Craft the budget for the hotel to include sales, marketing, operations and a strategic revenue management plan.
• Inspect guest rooms and public spaces to maintain standards set forth by company and hotel brand.
• Initiate and maintain personal contact with guests, clients, and community organizations.
• Ensure safety and security of the hotel, staff and guests and respond to all emergency situations.
• Remain current on industry trends and local market activities
• Review and follow-up on property guest satisfaction scores and comments.
• Act as a project manager for the execution of capital improvements
• Walk the property to ensure public spaces, grounds, work and kitchen areas meet sanitation and cleanliness/maintenance standards.
• Work with the Director of Sales to implement sales strategy for the property
• Manage the implementation of brand standards.
• Delegate responsibilities for operations and projects to appropriate hotel associates
• Manage on-property controllable costs associated with rooms, housekeeping, events, and food and beverage operations.
• Measure, analyze, and communicate property performance using a variety of financial/non-financial data including controllable costs, sales revenue, guest satisfaction, and employee engagement data.
• Review property performance on a regular basis with Regional Director.
• Conduct performance reviews for associates as applicable.
• Participate in outside sales calls with Director of Sales.

What would make me successful in this role?

• Passion for hospitality
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to manage 15+ people
• Motivated to enhance the guest experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Availability to work a flexible schedule: weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans à Eligible 1st of the month after 30 days
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Account
• Short-term Disability & Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation - up to 10 days per year
• Paid Sick time - up to 5 days per year
• 7 paid Holidays per year
• Referral Program à Earn $500 for referring someone
• Employee Recognition Program à earn gift cards
• Employee discounts

Requirements

• Hotel experience preferred
• 1 plus years in hospitality maintenance.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent job-related experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

About Us

The Best Western Plus University Inn is managed by Aileron Management. Our goal is to empower our associates in the pursuit of a successful career - because when you grow, we grow. Our team is fun; our benefits are competitive; and our opportunities for career advancement are plentiful - but it's genuine passion for service that brings us all together. Sound like you? Check us out and apply for a new career today!

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.