General Manager - Embassy Suites Hilton Portland

Position: General Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Job Description - General Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown (HOT0C652)

Job Description

General Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

Job Number: HOT0 C652

Work Locations

Embassy Suites Portland 319 S.W. Pine St. Portland 97204

About the Opportunity
Are you ready to take the reins as General Manager Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown? We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented leader to guide our outstanding team while delivering exceptional financial growth.

Your expertise as General Manager will be indispensable in ensuring our guests have an unforgettable stay. Your proficient leadership skills will fuel our daily operations, financial success, and team growth. Come join our extraordinary team!

About the Property
Embassy Suites Portland Downtown blends historic charm with modern luxury in the heart of Portland. Guests can explore nearby attractions like Powell’s City of Books, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and the Oregon Zoo, all just steps away. After a day of adventure, unwind with a cocktail and a locally sourced meal at the unique Mother’s Bistro. Whether traveling for business or leisure, the Embassy Suites Portland Downtown offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, providing an ideal retreat for all guests.

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What will I be doing?
As the General Manager, you would be responsible for managing daily hotel operations and providing overall leadership in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Lead, direct and manage all hotel operations including, but not limited to hotel budgeting and forecasting, strategic planning, leading service initiatives, leading and managing balanced scorecard performance, implementing and complying with all company policies and standards, overseeing sales and marketing initiatives, leading and developing the executive team, responding to guests inquiries and resolving concerns and hotel-wide meeting participation and facilitation

• Ensure guest and team member satisfaction

• Monitor and develop team member performance, particularly the executive team and department heads, to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward

• Recruit, interview and train team members

• Oversee service quality, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, standards compliance and service and financial measurements

• Identify operational performance, productivity and efficiency gaps and implement measures to correct those deficiencies

• Serve as primary liaison with hotel owners and corporate entities

What are we looking for?

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years General Manager experience at a 200+ room hotel

• Experience managing a property with $10M or greater in revenue

• Proven ability to enhance guest services, implement solutions to elevate RevPAR, and develop strategies to meet goals and metrics

• Thorough understanding of revenue management and commercial strategies

• Ability to build and maintain successful ownership relationships and partnerships

• Strong capability in P&L oversight and labor management, ensuring disciplined financial operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thoughtful people leadership with a demonstrated track record of driving engagement and overseeing high-performing teams

• Local market

• Hilton brand experience

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions…