This hospitality management position oversees and is responsible for all aspects of hotel administration and operations. You will work with various departments to achieve revenue, annual, long term financial goals and generate strategies and achieve revenue generation objectives. Ensuring implementation of brand initiatives with the objective of exceeding guest expectations, increasing guest loyalty, profitability and increasing market share is crucial. You will monitor workflow and performance; evaluate and achieve annual budgets; developing marketing promotions, and establishing capital expenditure plans; setting goals and Best Practices to successfully satisfy overall requirements within the framework of all River Bend Casino & Hotel Company policies and Procedures.

Must have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality or Hotel Administration and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. You will also need 4+ years in Hotel Operations in a progressive managerial position in the hotel or hospitality industry.

Looking for a full time property Manager which includes hourly pay of $13.00/hr plus overtime (45-49 hrs per week), earned bonuses and full benefits after 90 days.

Must be mature, hardworking, have computer skills, customer friendly, maintain high cleanliness standards.

Manager would be responsible for supervising and assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of the rooms and property along with the housekeeper. Manager is also responsible for office duties involving the computer and general office machines. Microsoft office and Quickbooks knowledge is preferred. Manager would be responsible for emergency phone calls for the property after hours.

Professional housekeeping and hotel or apartment management experience are BOTH required!

Summary:

Provide guests with a quality, consistent, safe and friendly hotel experience which exceeds their expectations. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Front of House including front desk, bell, valet, concierge, PBX and night audit. Maintain an active presence at the front desk where at least 50% of the work week exists in the front of house. Assist in other areas when needed. Directs, implements, and maintains the service standards. Hires, trains, and retains a highly motivated staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

STANDARDS AND POLICIES:

• Ensure the safety of guests and associates. Be familiar with hotel emergency procedures and provide calm, reassuring assistance to guests and fellow associates in the event of an emergency. Assess safety procedures and update as necessary.
• Understand and adhere to environmental standards set by the hotel
• Understands and adheres to the Ponte values and service standards.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Hotel Manager

GUEST RELATIONS:

• Diplomatically and effectively handle all guest complaints, including difficult and unusual occurrences. Ensures guests are satisfied with outcome.
• Be familiar with hotel information necessary to enhance customer satisfaction, including rate structures, specials and restrictions, room types and suites available, and hotel services including costs and location.

GUEST ROOMS:

• Verify status of rooms to ensure they are ready for check in. Communicate with Housekeeping and Maintenance for any discrepancies.
• Coordinate daily room assignments according to special events, hotel occupancy, guest requests, etc.
• Inspect VIP rooms.
• Ensure 'Special Event' Bride and Groom rooms are reserved according to contract. Ensure special requests are confirmed.

DEPARTMENT STAFFING, TRAINING AND MANAGING:

• Coach and counsel associates. Responsible for all documentation of performance problems and follow up on such counseling’s.
• Responsible for recommending terminations and participation in such termination meetings.
• Develop and maintain training program and train Guest Service Supervisors to properly onboard new associates. Ensure associates have met standard based on graded assessments.
• Develop and maintain concierge information to ensure associates may utilize the appropriate resources when assisting guests.

COMMUNICATIONS:

• Ensure that all staff members are kept informed of property activities and status changes.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with other managers, employees and all other departments.

ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGERIAL:

• Prepare agenda for and execute associate staff meetings.
• Fill in where needed to maintain service standards and efficient operations.
• Participate in Management Meetings as needed.
• Complete monthly safety inspections and make corrections as necessary.
• Monitor quality and standards by participating in periodic overnight stays. Provide feedback and suggestions.
• Review Group Resumes and communicate with sales and marketing regarding groups. Ensure Front Desk Associates are informed of group needs and prepared for group arrivals and departures. Ensure labor schedule is focused around group.
• Know Housekeeping Department’s basic functions. Step in to inspect rooms as needed.
• Reconcile and confirm Online Travel Agent (OTA) reservations and verify billing is correct, submit to Hotel Manager for invoice approval. Ensure reservations are coded properly to ensure proper accounting of rates and OTA type.
• Contribute to and attend weekly operations meeting.
• Create associate work schedule based on labor budget and forecasted occupancy.
• Be familiar with corporate accounts and ensure reservations and billing are set up appropriately.
• Create associate work schedule based on labor budget and forecasted occupancy
• Create and implement special packages in collaboration with Hotel Manager and Marketing Manager. Build package in to PMS and monitors its availability.
• Review time cards and labor reports. Submit to accounting weekly. Ensure labor hours and associate scheduling meet labor laws.
• With guidance from Hotel Manager, monitor room rates and availability and make changes where needed (i.e. removing 2-night stay requirements and restricting discounts as needed).
• Actively look for ways to improve operation and guest satisfaction, focusing on excellence. Propose a concise plan of action for improvements and implement with approval from Hotel Manager.

Required Experience:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide direction to associates and treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
• Strong ability to multi-task, teach and deliver high levels of customer service.
• Exhibits integrity (honesty and truthfulness) and takes responsibility for own actions.
• Has attention to detail.
• Has natural instincts and insight for finding the best solution to unclear situations.
• Courteous and has the ability to smile spontaneously.
• Must have a minimum of three years of hotel experience.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have exceptional grooming standards that are consistent with company guidelines.
• Must be outgoing and able to approach guests and initiate conversation and actively connect with others.
• Energetic and takes initiative.
• Ability to make quick and sound decisions.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• recruiting, training and supervising staff
• managing budgets
• maintaining statistical and financial records
• planning maintenance work, events and room bookings
• handling customer complaints and queries
• promoting and marketing the business
• ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and licensing laws.

Legendary Waters is a full service resort located on the shores of Lake Superior across from the Apostle Islands. The resort features a 47 room hotel with a 42 slip marina, a full service restaurant and lounge overlooking the majestic shores of Lake Superior, the gaming floor consists of 252 Slot machines, 4 Black jack tables and a Poker table. Adjacent to our gaming floor is the Legendary Waters conference center that will hold up to 300 patrons offering a full service staff. Under the direction of the General Manager, the Hotel Manager is responsible to manage and administer the day to day operations of the hotel.  Coordinates, directs, and manages the staff and everyday hotel operations to achieve profitability, guest satisfaction and efficiency.  Applicants should be advised that the Tribe reserves the right to disqualify applicants whose prior activities pose a threat to the public interest.  Friendly, professional attitude required at all times.  Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.  Neat clean appearance is a must.  Native American preference but all qualified applicants will be considered.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a hotel manager of a similar size casino/resort.

·         Knowledge and understanding of various hotel operating systems and player tracking systems.

·         Proficient in computer applications.

·         Exceptional interpersonal and employee relation skills.

·         Exceptional organizational, human relations, and time management skill.

·         Exceptional customer service skills.

·         Ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations with co-workers, guest, and vendors.

·         Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

·         Ability to multi task.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Must adhere to Legendary Waters Resort & Casino’s policies and procedures.

·         Must adhere to all appearance and uniform standards.

·         Ensures hotel, campground, and marina are well maintained and operational.

·         Responsible for the quality, consistency, and presentation of all services delivered to guest.

·         Develop and adhere to budget.

·         Evaluates and addresses employee job performance, providing praise, motivation, and counseling appropriately.

·         Manages labor standards and property level expenses to achieve maximum flow through to the bottom line profit.

·         Responds to guest interactions in a professional and timely manner.

·         Maintains all related reports.

·         Promotes 100% guest satisfaction throughout the property.  Instills the 100% guest satisfaction objective to Assistant Hotel Manager and hourly staff.

·         Trains new employees.

·         Conducts regular staff meetings.

·         Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time.

·         Must be able to lift 25-30 lbs.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.