General Manager

Administrative & General/Hotel Newport, Kentucky Homewood Suites Newport Cincinnati


Description

Position at Homewood Suites Newport

Come Join Our Team! New Build - Homewood Suites Ovation Opening General Manager      

Homewood Suites Ovation new build is looking for a top-performing Hotel Opening General Manager.      

Homewood Suites Ovation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Opening Hotel General Manager to oversee all aspects of our hotel operations. As a key member of our hospitality team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service, managing daily activities, and maximizing revenue. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hotel management, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for providing exceptional guest experiences.    

The Homewood Suites is Hilton’s flagship, upscale, extended-stay brand, and this hotel will be built to Hilton’s newly updated design standards. Catering to both leisure and business travelers alike, Homewood’s guests can look forward to the extra space provided by rooms with separate sleeping and living areas, fully equipped kitchens and full-sized refrigerators.   
 
The hotel, located at 201 West 4th Newport, will also have a plaza-level restaurant with a bar and a rooftop bar that will overlook the unique views of the riverfront and Cincinnati skyline.   
Additional amenities will include a fitness center, on-site laundry facilities, and access to the planned Ovation Membership Club. This state-of-the-art health and wellness club will feature a full-service spa, group exercise classes, locker rooms, meeting space, and dedicated floors for both cardio and free weights, all nestled around a heated roof deck pool.   

What is in it for YOU?      

  • Medical, Dental, VisionDAY ONE!
  • SAME DAY PAY Access your pay as you've earned it! No cost to you!
  • 401K with a company match!
  • Vacation/ Personal days and holiday pay
  • Hotel Room and Food and Beverage Discounts
  • Travel Discounts for Travel and Food and Beverage
  • Personal Days Off
  • Online Training Courses
  • Commonwealth University (Grow your Career in hospitality)
  • Referral Program and Bonus
  • Flexible Health Care Spending Account
  • Day Care Flex Spending account
  • Direct Deposit
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Associate of the Month/Associate of the Year/Service Awards
  • Free Basic Life and basic Accidental Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance Products for Self, Spouse, and Dependents

       

Some Key Areas of Responsibilities for the Opening Hotel General Manager include:      

  • Leader of the overall property and team
  • Promote and market the property.
  • Manage budgets, financial plans, financial records, and statistical information.
  • Recruit, train, and coach staff.
  • Achieve profit targets.
  • Deal with guest complaints and comments.
  • Compliance with all current brand standards including regulatory and Commonwealth Hotels.

       

Requirements for the Opening Hotel General Manager include:      

  • Strong interpersonal skills and possession of a full understanding of professional business ethics, decorum, and social skills.
  • Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Detail-oriented professional.
  • Understanding of group and transient sales processes and forecasting procedures.
  • Excellent organization skills, manage time well, correctly prioritizes, and is flexible.

       

Commonwealth Hotels was founded in 1986 and quickly became a superior hospitality management company with a world-class culture, sought after for our exceptional guest and associate satisfaction, market premiums, superior return on investment, and a “Whatever It Takes” attitude. We are a leading franchisee of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt brands. Commonwealth Hotels, home office is in Covington, KY, and is led by industry executives who have worked together for more than 30 years and have over 100 years of combined experience with hotels and city clubs in all markets across the United States. Our Mission at Commonwealth Hotels is accomplished by providing quality Products and Services to our guests through Attention to Detail, Integrity, Pride, and Intensity in all we do. This allows us to develop a special relationship with our guests, associates, and owners, carving out our niche in the marketplace. These actions across the board result in superior sales and financial performance.      

As a Company we believe the true success of our operation rests with the associates who bring life to the bricks and mortar. A great hotel or club is created by great people who perform their jobs to the best of their ability and are always friendly and helpful to guests. The attitude of our associates all our associates is the mark that sets us apart from other management companies. As the property becomes known for its quality of service and the attitude of its associates, the opportunity for growth and security on the personal level is enhanced. A quality operation begets quality people and this combination in turn yields satisfied guests.      

      

At Commonwealth Hotels, “We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Employment is decided on qualifications, merit, and business need.” EOE/Drug-Free Workplace.