General Manager

posted September 3, 2024

TownePlace Suites Shreveport-Bossier City

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Compensation: Range $65,000 - $70,000 annually

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Reports To
Regional Vice President
Supervises
AGM, Chief Engineer, Executive Housekeeper
Job Purpose
To manage a hotel’s operation and maintain established cost and quality standards in order to ensure superior service and maximize profits.
Job Responsibilities
  • Develop short term and long term financial and operational plans for the hotel which support the overall objectives of the company. Prepare the annual hotel budget.
  • Monitor the performance of the hotel through verification and analysis of guest satisfaction systems and monthly financial reports. Initiate corrective action.
  • Maintain product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints. Initiate corrective action.
  • Implement and maintain local and national sales/marketing programs.
  • Establish and maintain a pro-active human resource function to ensure employee motivation, training and development, wage/benefit administration and compliance with established labor regulations.
  • Establish and maintain applicable preventative maintenance programs to protect the physical assets of the hotel.
  • Maintain a security function to protect the assets of the hotel and the personal safety of employees and guests.
  • Implement/maintain two-way communication systems that cross departmental lines to reach all employees.
  • Develop new programs which result in an increased level of guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
  • Manage in compliance with established company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
  • Reward employees who meet or exceed guest expectations.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills
  • Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and familiarity with brand specific property Management System(s).
  • Ability to exercise excellent communication, presentation, organization, time management and listening skills.
  • Ability to use analytical skills for measuring business potential and value to the hotel.
  • Ability to successfully interact with all levels of customers and hotel management.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelors degree or relevant work experience.
Experience
  • Minimum 2 years experience as an AGM. 3 years hotel operations experience in a supervisory capacity. 2 years experience in direct sales or retail trade; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to customer appointments.
Salary Description
Range $65,000 - $70,000 annually
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TownePlace Suites Shreveport-Bossier City

100 Room Extended Stay

Make Shreveport Bossier City, LA home away from home!

As the top all-suite hotels in Shreveport Bossier City, LA, we include separate living & sleeping areas so you'll never feel far from home. Sleeping sound is easy with our thick mattresses, fresh-linens & piles of plush pillows. Stay entertained with our in-room HD Smart TVs & free Wi-Fi. No suite would be complete without fully equipped kitchens with stoves, refrigerators & dishwashers available in each of our suites. When you stay with us you'll find yourself in the Heart of Bossier City just minutes from Downtown Shreveport, Barksdale Air Force Base, and Interstate 20. Our hotel is ideal whether traveling for business or just for fun! Take advantage of being close to work, restaurants, shopping and casinos. Keep up with your active lifestyle with our 24-hour fitness center, then cool off in our sparkling outdoor pool. Be sure to start each day right with our complimentary breakfast, served daily in our comfortable lobby.


TownePlace Suites Shreveport-Bossier City

1009 Gould Drive

Bossier City, LA 71111


100 Room Extended Stay
Managed By Dimension Hospitality