General Manager

Best Western International (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Career with Best Western International, The World’s Largest Hotel Chain®   Interested in a career that offers stability, advancement and outstanding earning potential? Perhaps it's time for you to think about the BEST career move you'll ever make!   Best Western International, an international hotel chain with more than 4,000 hotels & resorts worldwide providing comfortable, quality accommodations and offering our employees a world-class working environment.  See the world from a different point of view and have the drive and desire to make your professional career a success, join us.   With our fast growing and expanding projects in Asia and Middle East Region, Best Western International Asia and Middle East Head Office, Bangkok, Thailand is looking for General Managers for our properties in the following countries: Best Western Hotels in Malaysia Best Western Hotels in Philippines Best Western Hotels in Bangladesh Best Western Hotels in Indonesia Best Western Hotels in Singapore Best Western Hotels in Vietnam Best Western Hotels in Nepal Best Western Hotels in Thailand Best Western Hotels in Middle East Region General Manager Bangkok (Thailand) - Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore...and more. Responsibilities: Achieves budgeted sales and maximum profitability.  Responsible for hotel’s marketing plan by merging with corporate marketing programs.  Actively manages the financial statement, reviews and critiques performance in a timely fashion. Teaches the process to all members of the management team.  Assesses and reviews the job performance of subordinates and maintains personnel records of assigned employees.  Closely monitors solicitation and booking activity through the sales activity reporting process and periodical spot checks.  Coordinates internal training and development programs.  Creates and maintains a "guest first" priority throughout the property.  Creates new programs in response to market conditions and revenue opportunities.  Develops a goal oriented business plan to support the financial goals.  Develops accurate and aggressive long- and short-range financial objectives consistent with the company's mission statement.  Ensures good safety practices of employee and guests assisting in the maintenance of proper emergency and security procedures.  Fully utilizes and follows through a guest comment programs. Responds quickly to deficiencies and takes corrective action.  Ensures regular assessment and review of all hotel personnel by appropriate management staff.  Maintains a high personal visibility throughout the property.  Maintains an appropriate level of community public affairs involvement.  Maintains knowledge of local competition and general industry trends.  Maximizes sales potential of the properly and the management company.  Requirements: With Executive and Pre-opening experience in the respective country of application is an advantage. Familiar or has been working in the country of application is a must. Preferable, age 35-45 years old. Minimum of 3-5 years hotel experience in the same positions Currently holding position as General Manager, Resident Manager and Executive Assistant Manager is preferable.  Excellent communication, Training, Representations and computer skills.  Ability to delegate where required and must work as a partner with top management in developing a strategic direction and driving excellence  Possess exceptional people skills with an excellent working track record  High energy level, and to be able to meet and manage deadlines and motivate employees to excel in a competitive environment  Good command of written and spoken English  Candidates must be a self-motivated and dedicated individual.  Creative, self-motivated and able to work as a team  Strong in building relationships and able to communicate at all levels  Must be able to work with the hotel’s owners Interested candidates are encouraged to apply in person or send their application with full resumeindicating position of interest, Country of Interest, qualifications, educational background, employment records, expected salary and recent photo.      All applications should be submitted your resume to recruit@bestwestern.co.th   www.bestwestern.com