General Manager

General Manager for our Fairfield Inn Hotel.

Tharaldson Lodging is currently recruiting for General Manager at our Fairfield Inn Hotel in Tinley Park!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Ensures compliance with company/franchise standards for personnel administration and performance, service to patrons, and room rates
* Delegates authority and assigns responsibility to all employees; supervises work activities of all employees
* Ensures staff received proper training for each position, including safety training and standard operating procedures
* Allocates funds, authorizes expenditures and assists Area Director in budget planning
* Monitors cost controls on a regular basis
* Performs duties of a Sales and Marketing manager including making marketing calls; attending community business functions; working with travel agents and direct bill accounts; and coordinating sales promotions
* Inspects guests' rooms, public access areas, and outside grounds for cleanliness and appearance
* Answers patrons' complaints and resolves problems to maintain Guest Satisfaction
* Handles and resolves employee issues
* Conducts annual wage scale surveys and ensures employee wages follow wage and salary guidelines
* Adheres to all franchise and company procedures and regulations as well as standard operating procedures
* Ensures bank deposits are made daily, including weekends and holidays
* Ensures employee paperwork, work schedules and payroll are completed and submitted in a timely manner
* Audits daily reports and processes monthly paperwork
* Orders supplies and equipment as needed and in accordance to company procedures
* Available 24/7 with reliable transportation
* May work desk shifts
* All other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid Driver's license

Tharaldson Lodging, an employee-owned company, is looking for dedicated,hard-working and motivated management candidates. We have more than 350 hotels in 35 states and we're still growing! You have many choices for your career destination, but Tharaldson offers talented managers virtually limitless advancement opportunities.

EMPLOYEE OWNED
Gary Tharaldson's philosophy has always been to share with the people who have helped to make him the success that he is. He believes that the growth and success of the company depends on hard working associates and their actions. Acting on this belief, January 1st, 1999, Tharaldson adopted and Employee Stock Ownership Plan through which the associates who helped build Tharaldson Companies now own 50% of the company. His commitment to his associates has created "Tharaldson Companies," an employee owned company.