Assistant General Manager Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Halifax/Dartmouth 335 John Savage Ave, Dartmouth NS The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Dartmouth is looking for a talented, team-oriented Assistant General Manager to join our team at our new construction hotel in Dartmouth.  This 125 room property will be opening soon and caters to a business and leisure market.  We are hoping to hire an Assistant General Manager who will fit in with our company culture, empower our team, and strive to meet guest satisfactions scores and quality standards.  We are looking for a career oriented individual with future goals in mind. General Summary  Responsible for supporting all aspects of the hotel operations including guest services/night audit, housekeeping/laundry, Express Breakfast , maintenance, and vendor/supplies to ensure superior guest satisfaction while maximizing hotel profitability.  The AGM assists the General Manager (GM) in the day-to-day operations and serves at the acting manager in the GM’s absence. The AGM works the GM on a daily basis to learn, understand, and execute all management functions of a company GM.  Duties and Responsibilities  Financial Returns: Understand and assist General Manager with basic accounts receivable functions, along with P&L analysis and budgeting. Control costs at same time as protecting the assets of the hotel. Turn in all paperwork in a timely manner with precision and exactness. Responsible for daily, monthly, and annual property cash handling procedures, deposits, and security. People: Create and maintain a strong team with great cohesiveness. Under the direction of the General Manager, effectively hire, train, and hold accountable the entire staff of the hotel.  Hire without any discrimination or bias. Understand and execute company’s coaching and disciplinary policies. Ensure team members Brand and Company’s educational standards are met and documented to brand standards. Motivate team to drive revenue. Operations: Understand the workings of a hotel. Deliver a consistently clean and well-maintained hotel.  Effectively execute and maintain all front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and F&B logistics. Demonstrate brand citizenship by maintaining compliance with all required brand standards, behaviors, hallmarks and license agreement mandates.  This includes passing all brand Quality Assurance Audits and Local Inspections. Drive improvement in guest satisfaction goals. Collaborate with hotel team members to establish and implement services and programs that meet or exceed guest expectations. Interact with guests, solicit feedback and build relationships.  Effectively respond to guests regarding service challenges Work with General Manager to achieve brand and corporate goals (daily, monthly, and annually). Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, team members and hotel assets in compliance with hotel’s or owner’s policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.  This includes on-going hotel inspections and maintaining records to company and brand standards. Enhance the hotel’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.   Education/Experience  Two to Three years’ hotel or other highly relevant hospitality experience and/or hospitality degree from an accredited university or college.  Same brand experience is preferred but not required. Knowledge, Skills and Ability  Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills including mastery of developing and maintaining client relations and networking in order to successfully drive existing and new business. Must have interpersonal skills and commitment to internal customer service standards. Must be highly organized. Must be able to multi-task, a self-starter, and have the ability to apply appropriate resolution to stressful situations. Must have strong computer skills and be able to operate the Property Management System. Must be capable of performing all hourly functions and operating all equipment in hotel. Must be able to work all shifts and be flexible in the amount of works hours at the job. How to apply Apply by email at careers@hiedartmouth.com. Fax at 902-431-1144 Mail: Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Halifax/Dartmouth 15 Spectacle Lake Dr Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X7 How to Apply Contact Name: Ron Miller Mailing Address: 15 Spectacle Lake Dr., Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X7 Phone: 902-446-3785 Fax: 902-431-1144 Email: careers@hiedartmouth.com