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Assistant General Manager

Towneplace Suites by Marriott

Assistant General Manager

Austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you ready to advance your career to the next level? Are you a passionate hospitality professional? How about hands on, energetic, and honest? Tharaldson wants you!

    We provide a friendly, professional place to work and have fun, with opportunities for advancement and career growth. A strong company culture inspires staff to achieve the highest service standards in hospitality. Tharaldson offers many benefits including health, vision, dental, 401(k) and profit sharing! Tharaldson has 70 hotels nationwide and will be doubling in size in the next 3 years, providing huge potential for all successful managers!

    SUMMARY

    Coordinates the activities of hotel personnel as directed and provides support to the General Manager by performing the following duties

    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    70% - Management

    Assigns duties to staff and observes performance to ensure adherence to hotel policies and established operating procedures

    Provides training, including safety training, to staff

    Selects or assists in the selection of hotel staff and completes all new hire paperwork

    Reviews employee performance and conducts personnel actions such as disciplinary actions and terminations

    Maintains accurate records including cash flow sheet, direct bill accounts, credit card receipts, registration cards, reservations cards, direct bills, and credit cards

    Conducts or assists in conducting staff meetings

    Adheres to all franchise and company procedures and regulations as well as standard operating procedures

    Receives and resolves or assists in resolving guest complaints and employee issues

    Performs functions of the General Manager in their absence

    30% - Other Duties as assigned

    Covers shifts in all departments as scheduled by the General Manager

    Corresponds with group and travel agents to answer special requests for rooms and rates

    Assists with sales and marketing efforts as directed

    Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services

    Assists General Manager in annual wage scale surveys; ensures employee wages follow wage and salary guidelines

    All other duties as assigned

    COMPETENCY To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

    Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

    Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer need; Responds to requests for service and assistance

    Interpersonal – Maintains confidentiality

    Oral Communication –Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentations skills

    Team Work – Contributes to building a positive team spirit

    Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information • Delegation – Delegates work assignments; Provides recognition for results

    Managing People – Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Improves processes, products, and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills • Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

    Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment

    Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures including, but not limited to, dress code policies

    Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

    Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time

    Dependability – Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals

    Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed

    Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas

    Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

    Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities

    Professionalism, - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position

    Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality

    Quantity – Strives to increase productivity

    Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

    Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college, or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    LANGUAGE ABILITY

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

    MATH ABILITY

    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.

    REASONING ABILITY

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

    COMPUTER SKILLS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software; spreadsheet software and internet.

    CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

    Valid Driver’s License

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste and smell.

    The employee must regularly lift an/and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.