Area Manager, Management Hotel Management

Additional Information:
This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Dalwadi Hospitality Management, LLC. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Area Manager | Dalwadi Hospitality Management

Position Summary

The Area Manager is responsible for the overall operational performance, financial success, guest satisfaction, and team leadership of multiple hotel properties within the Dalwadi Hospitality portfolio. This role partners closely with General Managers to ensure brand standards, company policies, and financial objectives are consistently achieved while fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and employee development.

The Area Manager serves as the primary liaison between hotel leadership and executive management, providing strategic direction, coaching, and operational support across assigned properties.

Essential Responsibilities

Operations

* Oversee the daily operations of multiple hotel properties.

* Ensure compliance with brand standards, company policies, and safety procedures.

* Conduct regular property visits, inspections, and operational audits.

* Monitor guest satisfaction scores and implement action plans to improve performance.

* Support General Managers in resolving operational challenges and guest concerns.

* Ensure all departments operate efficiently while maintaining high service standards.

Leadership & Team Development

* Recruit, interview, coach, mentor, and develop General Managers and leadership teams.

* Conduct regular one on one meetings with property leadership.

* Hold General Managers accountable for operational and financial performance.

* Assist with succession planning and leadership development.

* Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management.

* Promote a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Financial Performance

* Review financial statements, labor reports, and operating expenses.

* Monitor payroll and labor costs to ensure budgets are achieved.

* Analyze revenue trends and identify opportunities to increase profitability.

* Assist General Managers in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.

* Review purchasing practices and control operating expenses.

* Ensure accurate inventory controls and cash handling procedures.

Sales & Revenue Management

* Partner with Directors of Sales and General Managers to maximize revenue.

* Review STR reports, occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR performance.

* Identify opportunities for market growth and business development.

* Support hotel sales initiatives and community engagement efforts.

* Participate in revenue strategy discussions when needed.

Human Resources

* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

* Support recruiting efforts for management positions.

* Oversee onboarding and leadership training.

* Review turnover, staffing levels, and retention initiatives.

* Ensure proper documentation of employee performance issues.

* Partner with HR regarding benefits, payroll concerns, investigations, and compliance.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

* Prepare hotels for brand quality assurance inspections.

* Conduct operational audits and follow up on deficiencies.

* Ensure compliance with OSHA, health department, fire safety, and risk management standards.

* Verify completion of required brand and company training.

* Ensure emergency procedures and crisis management plans are maintained.

Communication

* Serve as the primary point of contact between assigned hotels and corporate leadership.

* Provide regular operational updates to executive leadership.

* Lead property visits, regional meetings, and leadership development sessions.

* Foster collaboration between hotels and corporate departments.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's…