Hotel Manager, Mountain Meadows Lodge, Killington, VT

Job Description

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Recruits, interviews, hires and trains new staff.
  • Oversees the daily operations and staffing of the hotel.
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with hotel policy.
  • Ensure proper coverage of all departments, assisting and working shifts when needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates and oversees all hotel operations, ensuring quality service is provided within the established business plan and budget.
  • Works to resolve issues or problems that guests may experience.
  • Handles special requests and accommodations.
  • Manages customer feedback online and in person.
  • Inspects facilities to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Ensures maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Ensures proper coding of invoices, assists with month end reporting and conducts a thorough financial analysis.
  • Monitors key performance metrics and identifies opportunities to increase profitability.
  • Coordinates services with outside suppliers, vendors, travel agencies, and event planners.
  • Assists in the development and maintains a marketing strategy to promote the hotel and services and business functions.
  • Active revenue management, including daily rate changes and weekly reporting and strategy calls.
  • Sourcing, selling and servicing group business.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Understanding of the hotel sales process
  • Understanding of hotel financial reporting
  • Excellent client (internal and external) communication
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of hotel and hospitality industry.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to work during peak demand periods (nights and weekends)

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in hotel management, business administration, or related field preferred.
  • Five or more years of experience in the hotel industry required; prior managerial experience required.
  • Previous group sales or service experience preferred.
  • Maintenance and facilities management experience is a plus.

Compensation

  • Compensation commensurate with experience
  • Manager housing is available upon request and will be factored into total compensation package if availed.
  • Please include cover letter with application **