Marriott Worldwide Looking for Franchised General Manager at Vaughan, ON Full Time

Job Number 22188423
Job Category Property Leadership
Location SpringHill Suites Toronto Vaughan, 612 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ONT, Canada VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Easton’s Group of Hotels. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

JOB SUMMARY

Easton’s Group of Hotels is an award-winning hospitality company specializing in hotel management. As a strong franchise partner with Marriott, Starwood, Hilton, and IHG you will work with the world’s strongest brands and an enormous amount of opportunity to learn and develop..

Benefits

• Health & Dental Benefits

• Wellness Days

• Employee Social Events

• Career Development

• Hotel Discounts

JOB OVERVIEW

Manage the operations of the hotel to maximize profitability, ensure superior service and product quality, and drive brand and value initiatives, hotel performance, and the development of people.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day operations and assignments of the hotel. Plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign work. Comply with and advise staff of formal policies and procedures, identify options and resolve issues. Initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert regional management or corporate office of serious issues.

• Meet or exceed Gross Operating Profit (GOP) and flow through goals. Maximize room revenues and achieve Revenue Growth Index (RGI) and Revenue Per Available Room goals. Anticipate and plan for market shifts.

• Develop and monitor the performance of financial and operational plans/budgets and sales and marketing plans for the hotel which support the overall objectives of the corporation. Control labor and expenses in all areas of operations. Generate well written commentary and correct departmental control issues.

• Generate and execute the Capital Expenditure Plans for capital improvements to enhance the assets of the company and brand loyalty.

• Achieve and maintain Overall Satisfaction Score (OSS) goals. Oversee the guest service function to ensure guest complaints are resolved appropriately and that appropriate service recovery gestures are made in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction. Establish and implement superior VIP services and programs that meet and/or exceed the expectations of the hotel’s clientele.

• Ensure that food and beverage profitability and revenue goals are met or exceeded by ensuring optimal use of banquet/outlet space and the cost-effective management of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets. Adhere to brand standards.

• Achieve satisfactory results on internal audits and Controls Self-Assessment (CSA). Manage aging of receivables to ensure bad debt expense is at a minimum.

• Ensure that product quality standards are met in all areas of the hotel as it relates to the appearance, levels of maintenance and cleanliness; establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs to protect the physical assets of the hotel. Achieve productivity and quality goals.

• Actively promote employee participation in the Employee Satisfaction Pulse Survey (ESPS). Achieve established ESPS goals. Ensure the development and implementation of programs and events that foster a positive work environment, e.g., New Employee Orientation, employee recognition programs, harassment-free workplace training, etc.

• Establish performance goals for employees and provide regular feedback. Develop a succession plan to ensure adequate future bench strength. Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, employees, and hotel assets. Achieve established Workers Compensation and safety compliance goals. Comply with all standards and inspection requirements.

• Develop and maintain rapport with key community contacts to ensure a visible presence in the local community.

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with all departments, regional contacts, and corporate office.

• Interact with outside contacts:

o Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction

o Owners and/or Principals – regarding operational updates and current issues

o Vendors – to ensure adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, to discuss pricing or service issues, to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.

o Regulatory agencies – regarding safety and compliance matters

o Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups, local media)

• May assist with other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration, Business Administration or equivalent
• Experience
• 3 – 5 years of senior hotel management experience in a similar hotel.

Must speak fluid English. Other languages an asset.

Other:

• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.

• Strong reading and writing abilities are required

• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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