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General Manager

Sonesta Hotels
Menlo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Job Description Summary

The General Manager (GM) is the onsite leader of the hotel and represents the company with all guests, clients, associates, and owners. The General Manager is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives focused on driving revenue, controlling costs, providing guest and associate satisfaction, and delivering product and service quality. To accomplish this the GM will work directly with Sonesta's marketing, revenue management, and sales team and the shared accounting, facilities, human resources, information technology and procurement services that support the hotels.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.
  • Manage the direct sales activities of the hotel in partnership with the hotel's Regional Sales Director (RSD) and Global Sales Office (GSO).
  • Manage the overall seasonal demand strategy in partnership with the hotel's Regional Revenue Manager (RRM).
  • Regularly sell hotel rooms through direct client contact.
  • Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines to ensure complete guest satisfaction.
  • Manage the Sonesta ES Suites brand positioning through the proper use of all marketing programs.
  • Manage the front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage operation of the hotel.
  • Manage the appearance, condition, and preventive maintenance of the physical plant.
  • Attend Evening Social and Breakfast events as a representative of the management team of the hotel.
  • Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of capital and operational budgets for the hotel.
  • Ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report the inflow of money in and out of the hotel.
  • Ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report on the condition of the physical building(s) and grounds.
  • Ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report on the human resources and benefits programs within the hotel.
  • Ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report on the proper use, maintenance and location of all information technology hardware and software.
  • Ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report on the purchasing of all supplies needed to manage the hotel.
  • Enforce hotel standards, policies, and procedures within the hotel departments.
  • Act as "Manager on duty" as required.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, and alcohol services.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred.
  • Three years as a General Manager, Operations Manager, and / or Director of Sales in extended stay hotels preferred.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit / loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
  • Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems preferred.
  • Ability to travel including some overnight travel is required.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
  • Will be exposed to commercial cleaning chemicals.
  • Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently handling objects and equipment.
  • Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.
  • Pay Range

    Pay range $102,000 - $107,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience / overall experience.

    Benefits

    Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

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