Franchise Hotel

This job posting is for a position at a Hotel owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not by IHG or its affiliates. IHG has no involvement in the hiring or day-to-day employment policies or practices of franchisees_.

**About Us**

LHM Canada provides industry-leading support to its owners. We focus on managing great hotels that lead their markets in guest satisfaction, Revpar penetration, and product quality. At LHM, we believe success in the hospitality industry begins with people. They are our greatest asset and, as such, are treated this way. The avid Hotel Toronto is an exciting new hotel and brand in Canada. Part of the IHG family, this hotel opened in 2022 as the first Avid in Canada with great success and continues to be a market leader thanks to its phenomenal team. avid's fresh approach to hospitality makes it a fun and engaging experience for guests and employees. After successfully opening the hotel and leading it through its first two years, our General Manager has decided to take some well-earned time off and focus on her family before pursuing other passions. We seek a passionate, hard-working, fun-loving individual looking to grow their career with a growing brand and management company

**Your day to day**:
*** The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of our hotel. The General Manager must be committed to developing a motivated, organized, and empowered hotel team that provides the highest level of service, professional work standards, and guest care and contributes to the property's overall profitability. Community involvement is a vital aspect of this position, and we will rely on the general manager to be active and positively influence the community. Responsibilities include but not limited to**:
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- **Perform administrative duties, including reading and writing reports, dictating memorandums and orally communicating with guests, managers, corporate office, local associations, etc. Critically review reports of occupancy, revenue, etc. Make judgments and implement changes to maximize profits. Supervise developing and revising the business plan, annual budget, annual and monthly forecasts, etc. Formulate complex reports. Communicate with the public, staff, corporate office and owners.**

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- **Physically tour and visually inspect the property daily. Monitor cost control, property condition, cleanliness and quality of products and services throughout the hotel. Greet and maintain rapport with associates and customers.**

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- **Travel to corporate meetings and sales trips and serve on committees that benefit personal development and the company.**

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- **Achieve proper property maintenance through planned preventive maintenance programs for Rooms & Equipment.**

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- **Request emergency capital per company procedure.**

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- **Handle all human resource-related situations per company policy and legislation.**

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- **To motivate department managers to forecast and achieve targeted revenue and expenses accurately, guiding as necessary.**

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- **To ensure full adherence to hygiene, health and safety and emergency procedures following provincial legislation and company policy.**

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- **To ensure proper ordering of supplies/equipment with full use of the Purchase Order System and inventory controls.**

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- **Be aware of competitor activity and encourage all staff to actively sell in-house and company promotions and participate in Sales Blitzes.**

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- **Ensure department managers are competent in hiring, orientation, appraisal, and staff discipline.**

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- **To maintain a professional profile within the property and community**

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- **To be committed to and generate team commitment to achieving the company, property and department Mission Statements.**

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- **Carry out a staff member's duties or provide assistance as necessary to achieve required standards, productivity, and guest care.**
- **To be committed to guest satisfaction with any comments or complaints actioned promptly.**

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- **To ensure compliance with company procedures/policies and house rules in all reporting departments.**

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- **To ensure adherence to Property Crisis Communication Plan procedures that align with company policy.**

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- **Ensure completion of month-end and year-end duties and reports as relevant to the reporting department, achieving timely and accurate submission of all information related to the profit and loss statement.**

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- **To contribute to the security of the building, company assets and guest/co-worker safety, ensuring complete adherence to security procedures and property handling of cash/keys by all reporting departments in line with company policy.**

**What we need from you**

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- **A minimum of 2 years related hotel management experience**

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- **Significant brand experience is an asset**

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- **A college/university diploma from a recognized hospitality program is an asset**

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- **Strong communication skills, including