Title: Hotel General Manager
Company Name: Hotel Highgarden
Vacancy: 1
Age: 35 to 50 years
Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara Sector 13)
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Proven track record in managing or re-positioning a hotel.
Excellent computer system skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Operations Oversight:
Oversee all hotel operational functions as per the organizational chart.
Lead key property initiatives including capital projects, customer service enhancements, and refurbishment efforts.
Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic goals for the property.
Drive continual improvement by responding effectively to internal and external audits.
Ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of the hotel and its management.
Ensure full compliance with hotel operating controls, SOPs, policies, procedures, service standards, legalization, Occupational Health & Safety Act, fire regulations, and other legal requirements.
Financial Management & Performance:
Prepare, present, and achieve the hotel`s annual Operating Budget, Marketing & Sales Plan, and Capital Budget.
Manage ongoing hotel profitability, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded.
Develop improvement actions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of P&L statements and the ability to implement impactful strategies.
Daily monitoring of hotel business reports to inform timely decision-making.
Ensure monthly financial outlooks for Rooms, Food & Beverage, and Admin & General are on target and accurate.
Maximize room yield and overall hotel/resort revenue through innovative sales practices and yield management programs.
Prepare monthly financial reports and draw up plans and budgets (revenues, costs, etc.) for owners and stakeholders.
Team Leadership & Development:
Hold regular briefings and meetings with all Head of Departments (HODs).
Manage and develop the Hotel Executive team, fostering career progression and development.
Provide effective leadership to all hotel team members.
Oversee and manage all departments, working closely with department heads daily.
Coordinate with HODs for the execution of all activities and functions.
Act as the final decision-maker in hiring key staff.
Guest Experience & Brand Reputation:
Handle guest complaints effectively and oversee service recovery procedures, taking ownership of all guest feedback.
Safeguard the quality of operations through both internal and external audits.
Sales & Business Development:
Engage in corporate client handling and participate in new client acquisition alongside the sales team when required.
Assist in residential sales and development with strong sales prospects as needed.
Procurement & Vendor Management:
Assist in the procurement of operating supplies and equipment.
Contract with third-party vendors for essential equipment and services.