General Manager

Job Title: General Manager for Condo/Vacation Rental Resort in Sanibel

Location: Sanibel, FL

About the Role: Are you an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences? We are seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead our condo/vacation rental resort in Sanibel. If you have a knack for leadership and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you

Responsibilities:

• Daily Operations: Oversee all day-to-day operations of the property, ensuring smooth and efficient management.
• Positive Workplace: Foster a positive workplace environment with clear lines of communication.
• Property Walkthroughs: Walk a portion of the property and parking lot daily, ensuring that by the end of each week, all buildings and grounds have been assessed. This helps stay ahead of any developing issues, create opportunities to visit with guests and owners, and communicate attention to detail to the staff.
• Team Coordination: Facilitate coordination of staffing, front desk/office, maintenance, and housekeeping (vendor).
• Revenue Growth: Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue, occupancy rates, and profitability.
• Budget Management: Manage the hotel's budget and ensure cost-effectiveness in all areas.
• Staff Management: Recruit, hire, train, and motivate a team of talented staff members.
• Guest Service: Ensure exceptional guest service by implementing and upholding high standards of quality and cleanliness.
• Guest Relations: Respond to guest inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Vendor Relations: Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors, community partners, and industry professionals.
• Safety and Security: Oversee all aspects of safety and security of the property, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintenance Schedule: Create and oversee a Preventive Maintenance schedule covering all key assets including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, infrastructure, electronic systems, security access, and building infrastructure.
• Industry Trends: Stay abreast of industry trends and implement best practices to maintain a competitive edge.
• Board Coordination: Attend all project meetings and coordinate follow-through with the board of directors.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports on occupancy performance to the board of directors.
• Committee Liaison: Act as a liaison with any and all committees, meeting regularly to provide resources and maintain open communication channels with the board of directors.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in progressively responsible hotel management roles.
• Proven Success: Proven track record of success in achieving revenue growth, profitability goals, and guest satisfaction.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial Acumen: Excellent analytical and financial management skills.
• Multi-tasking: Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in hospitality software systems and technology.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts and Promotions
• Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities

How to Apply: Ready to lead a top-notch resort team and deliver unforgettable guest experiences? Apply now and join us in beautiful Sanibel

Note: We are an external recruiting firm dedicated to finding the best talent for top hospitality properties. The specific resort details will be shared during the interview process.

Join us and take the next step in your hospitality career, creating memorable experiences for our guests in the stunning Sanibel area. Apply today and let's make magic happen together

About Gecko Hospitality:

National Network We work as a team to ensure that every one of our offices across North America finds and places only the best professionals from our nationwide database of top-tier candidates. With offices in all 50 states including the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia in Canada, we have recruiting experts where you are who understand your market. Exceptional recruiters Our CPC-certified team uses a rigorous interview process in combination with an applicant tracking system to connect professionals from our national network of referrals and organizations to yield extraordinary results. Committed candidates The professionals we recommend are loyal to Gecko because we treat them well and provide not only the support they need to succeed, but the respect they deserve. True partnership We routinely go the extra mile to learn about your business, your culture and the person that is going to help you achieve the success you desire — because finding the right candidate is the most important thing we do.

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