Hotel General Manager - Courtyard by Marriott, Buffalo,NY

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC•Buffalo, NY

1d•$79,000 - $99,000

About The Position

The Courtyard by Marriott in Downtown Buffalo (Canalside) has an opportunity for an experienced Hotel General Manager. The Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown is conveniently located in the heart of Canalside, you’ll be steps from the Buffalo Metro Rail, KeyBank Center, and Explore & More Children’s Museum. Buffalo’s hottest premier waterfront entrainment venue, Buffalo River Works, is also 1 mile down the road. Our hotel has 102 sophisticated rooms that were recently renovated. The focal point of our lobby is the Bistro Restaurant and Bar serving breakfast, dinner, and Starbucks coffee. The Courtyard by Marriott is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.Courtyard by Marriott- Buffalo Downtown/Canalside,One Canalside, 125 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 Buffalo Lodging Associates (BLA) is a growing hotel management company - come join us! We value our associates with competitive compensation plans and other benefits and perks. Some of these benefits include: $79k-99k Weekly pay Paid vacation, sick days and holidays Medical, dental, vision insurance 401K Retirement plan with company match Travel discounts on our branded properties Career growth opportunities Role: The primary role of the General Manager is to provide leadership, guidance and support to the team, while fostering the Buffalo Lodging Associates (BLA) culture and values- Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive.

Requirements

Required to have a minimum of two to three (2 to 3) and more years’ experience as a Hotel General Manager, preferably with a Marriott branded property.
Extensive experience with rooms and food & beverage.
Working knowledge of hotel operations – including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, maintenance repairs, long range planning.
Bachelor’s degree in hotel management, business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Expertise in standard hotel management systems.
Hands-on leadership – our General Managers work directly with all their associates.

Responsibilities

Development and execution of operational plans for the hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are achieved, forecasting financial plans and preparing the annual hotel budget
Leading all associates to achieve BLA’s service and satisfaction targets through positive guest experiences
Ensuring proper preventive maintenance of the physical property, mechanical and IT systems, guest rooms, public space, back of the house and exterior following the processes established by BLA.
Managing loss prevention and risk management policies, safety standards and claims reporting
Empathizing and engaging with associates to continually improve hotel culture and embrace BLA core values; Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive
Manage direct reports by ensuring employment practices are followed, such as recommendations on employment decisions, corrective action, supporting performance management;
Take part as a leader in the community and maintain a positive image for the property and BLA;
Daily involvement in the Sales and Revenue Management function. Supporting sales and revenue through outstanding guest service to each guest and group
Any and all other work as required to complete the primary role of the position.