The Country Inn & Suites of Mankato is seeking an experienced General Manager to join their team! The General Manager fills a key leadership role with the primary responsibility for achieving the maximum profitability of this full service hotel by providing optimum guest services, leading high levels of associate engagement, executing aggressive sales and marketing strategies, optimizing Legends Bar and Grill restaurant and banquet operations and maximizing profits through cost containment. This role oversees daily functions across sales, front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage and maintenance departments, drives revenue growth, maintains service excellence, and fosters a positive work culture.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

1. Must have the ability to provide professional and courteous guest service.
2. Must have good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
3. Must have good planning and organizational skills, the ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.
4. Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing. Must have demonstrated business communication skills.
5. Must have the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when handling guest situations.
6. Must have strong interpersonal leadership skills, the ability to delegate tasks, and set goals.
7. Must have a working knowledge of computers, math skills and the ability to handle monetary transactions.
8. High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
9. 2-3 years of previous hotel management or related experience required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists all guests in a professional and courteous manner.
2. Performs job duties and responsibilities in a cost-effective manner and within budgetary guidelines.
3. Responds appropriately to guest complaints, solicits feedback and builds relationships as a means to continuously improve guest satisfaction. Investigates guest complaints and promptly resolves all problems, both short-term and long-term.
4. Oversees Legends Bar & Grill operations, ensuring quality food and beverage service, compliance with health and safety standards, and alignment with brand expectations. Coordinate with kitchen and bar staff to maintain inventory, manage costs, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
5. Maintains, at a minimum, a brand average guest satisfaction score.
6. Establishes departmental goals and monitors action plans. Implements, at a minimum, brand standards of service and operation within all departments.
7. Maximize revenues by developing and implementing a sale and marketing strategy in conjunction with the Sales team.
8. Develops and implements an effective and aggressive outside direct sales strategy. Seeks opportunities to publicize the hotel through the development and implementation of social media and marketing tools, and by building a network within the community through participation in civic affairs.
9. Establishes and implements realistic and effective operational and capital budgets and revenue forecasts. Compares actual operating results with budget projections on a regular basis and takes action to improve results as appropriate.
10. Works in conjunction with the Director of Revenue Management regarding pricing and inventory management.
11. Understands how P& L is prepared and the line items impacted by each department, as well as how to impact the results.
12. Ensure proper cash controls and other internal controls are in order to protect company assets by thoroughly training all associates in proper procedures.
13. Works directly with the property accountant to ensure all revenues and expenses are reviewed and recorded accurately and submitted in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to daily reports, invoices, month-end information, and any special requests. Also ensures that all accounts receivable or other payments due are promptly followed up on and collected.
14. Interviews and selects qualified associates for hire. Provides effective orientation, training, coaching, evaluation, recognition, and motivation to associates. Provides associates with the necessary tools to perform their jobs.
15. Identifies and communicates performance expectations as well as policies and procedures to associates. Enforces company policies and administers corrective action as necessary, in a consistent and effective manner.
16. Works with Human Resources on all employee relations, performance management, leave of absence and worker’s compensation concerns. Promptly responds to all requests from Human Resources regarding personnel matters.
17. Ensures and promotes a professional work environment free from inappropriate and offensive conduct of any type.
18. Conducts routine inspections to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel.
19. Understands, promotes and applies all hotel safety and security procedures as required to maintain a safe and secure environment for employees and guests.
20. Keeps supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/her attention so prompt corrective action can be taken.
21. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

This is a full-time, salaried position that requires flexibility in scheduling. We offer a competitive total compensation package including annual performance-based increases, bonus eligibility and the following benefits to full-time regular staff after eligibility requirements have been met:

• Health and Welfare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD& D
• Voluntary Term Life
• Retirement Benefits (401k & company matching)
• Time Off Benefits (Paid Holidays and PTO)
• Employee discounts

Pay: $80, 000-$90, 000 DOE

Job Type: Full Time

Candidates offered regular employment must submit to a background check and drug test.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

EOE M/F/V/D

Education

• Bachelors or better in Hospitality and Resort Management or related field
• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Commercial DL

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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