General Manager

Description

Hilton Overview:

With 19 world-class brands, in 119 countries and territories comprising more than 7000 properties, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world everyday. The possibilities are endless with a career at Hilton, the #1 World’s Best Workplace awarded by Great Place to Work & Fortune.

Property Overview:

Hilton Manila is a 356 room property located located in the Newport World Resorts, offering direct access to a casino, performing arts theatre, movie complex, and mall, home to shopping and dining. It has 4 F&B outlets, with a swim up bar and banqueting and meeting spaces. 

Role Description: 

The General Manager is responsible for managing daily hotel operations and providing overall leadership in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

 1. Champion Business Excellence

• Drive the hotel’s financial success and guest satisfaction by exceeding key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop revenue generating strategies for the hotel
• Stay ahead of market trends and seize new opportunities

 2. Lead with Vision

• Inspire a culture of excellence by providing strong leadership to all team members.
• Monitor and develop team member performance, particularly the executive team and department heads
• Foster a workplace where every team member thrives and contributes to the property’s collective goals

 3. Elevate Guest Experience

• Manage operations with a keen eye for detail
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements as necessary to exceed guest expectations
• Deliver exceptional service to ensure every guest leaves with a desire to return

 4. Financial Stewardship

• Develop and manage the hotel’s budget, including revenue forecasting, expense control and capital expenditures
• Regularly evaluate and analyze our financial landscape and adjust course to meet and surpass our financial objectives

 5. Quality Assurance

• Guarantee the highest standards of hotel upkeep, safety and guest satisfaction
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with quality and brand standard requirements
• Implement improvement initiatives to enhance overall guest experience and hotel reputation

 6. Owner Relations

• Build strong rapport with hotel owners through proactive and on-going communication
• Serve as a primary liaison between hotel owners and corporate entities

Requirements

Role Requirements:

• Prior Hotel General Management experience, ideally with strong commercial background
• Strong knowledge and experience in driving commercial performance in high competitive markets
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills with a customer-first mindset
• Solid grasp of financial management principles and experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Dynamic, innovative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to be adaptable to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!