B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!
We are looking for an accomplished General Manager to oversee the daily operations at our TownePlace Suites Dulles hotel! This position is responsible for overseeing the overall management and operation of the hotel. Uses leadership skills to drive revenue, maximize profit and ensure quality. Effective management of assigned staff to ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest satisfaction and positive team member relations.
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group invites you to take your career to the next level! As a leading Owner and Management Company in the Hospitality Industry, our commitment to our team is in our “One Team!” values. Our integrated approach in obtaining top talent ensures key players who are committed to their professional and personal development represent our hotels, have a sound understanding of the industry, and possess significant attributes to enhance our culture. Joining our team says you are committed to guest satisfaction and promise to uphold the highest level of integrity.
Responsibilities:
Personally Delivers Exceptional Guest Service: Accountable for maintaining high service and quality standards according to brand including Quality Assurance Inspections and Guest Satisfaction Surveys. Communicates guest feedback to hotel staff and addresses trends/issues with staff in a timely manner. Encourages and collaborates with hotel team to set an example of the expected level of guest service. Personally follows up on all guest inquiries, issues and concerns in a timely and effective manner to ensure B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group’s high standards of quality and service are maintained. Sales: Actively participates in the hotel’s sales efforts, analyzes and negotiates business, determines pricing and yield strategies, attends sales calls/site visits to impact and maintain client relationships. Maintains a positive presence within the community by attending Chamber and CVB meetings and events, establishes relationships with other area hotels, schools and universities and other community organizations. Responsible for maintaining accurate weekly, monthly and annual budgets, forecasts and business plans in collaboration with the hotel’s sales team. Works in conjunction with Revenue Manager and Sales Team to implement sales strategies and a business mix that will help ensure the hotel achieves maximum revenue potential. Provides direction to operations team to ensure the service and quality needs of negotiated accounts and groups are met consistently. Maximizes Guest Satisfaction Scores : Identifies potential obstacles to exemplary service. Uses available tools and knowledge to implement ideas to maximize guest satisfaction scores. Communicates results from guest satisfaction surveys with hotel team and addresses needs and trends that have been identified from the survey results. Responds to guest concerns which arise on surveys when necessary. Works with hotel team to maintain guest satisfaction scores that are within the range deemed acceptable by the brand. Financial Responsibility: Manages expenses according to budgeted/forecasted guidelines to maximize hotel profitability. Responsible for reviewing/releasing payroll and ensuring effective labor management. Utilizes the B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procurement system effectively and adheres to the approved vendor network for purchasing. Responsible for preparation and management of the hotel budget and ongoing forecasting efforts. Communicates financial forecasts via weekly reporting and critiques month end financial results via month end reporting. Shares revenue forecasts with leadership team to ensure departmental expense is adjusted accordingly. Reviews A/R and A/P with emphasis on following accounting procedures as outlined in B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group’s Internal Accounting Audit. Manages and maintains company assets to stay within budget guidelines and prolong the life of company resources. Training and Development : Responsible for assisting with the ongoing training and development of hotel team members and maintaining all necessary training records. Ensures the new hire training process effectively prepares new team members for their positions. Analyzes current training programs and adjusts as needed. Implements new B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group and brand training initiatives in a timely manner. Utilizes training resources effectively and ensures all traini