Assistant General Manager

Marriott New York JFK Airport

135-25 142nd St.

Jamaica, NY 11436

Telephone (718) 848-2552

Marriott New York JFK Airport
Jamaica, NY

posted March 9, 2023

Brand new full service Marriott at JFK!

Assistant General Manager

Does thriving at a fast-pace, relationship building, and navigating dynamic business operations - to delight guests and exceed financial goals - bring out your best self? Then, Chartwell Hospitality's Assistant General Manager position may be your best next career move. 

As Assistant General Manager, you will

  • Oversee hotel operations to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for guests to enjoy and where associates can excel. Get out from behind the desk to observe guest experiences and staff interactions. When complications surface – and they will – make it right for the guest and open channels for associates. 
  • Build and Foster Front Office Staff. Create an environment that’s engaging, where motivated people want to join, learn, do their best, and advance. Lead a diverse team by modeling the way, by empowering, and coaching throughout the employment lifecycle.
  • Team up with Sales. Brainstorm and implement occupancy and revenue boosting strategies.
  • Keep a pulse on operational and financial performance.  Actively participate in the budget process, and accurately forecast for optimal staff and supply levels, maximum flow-through, and exceptional guest experience
  • Act as Manager on Duty, when duty calls.

Fundamentals

A four-year degree or equivalent education or experience, plus two to three years’ in hotel company related position, with discipline-specific operations knowledge and supervisory experience is required. Verbal and written English language proficiency is required, with a second language helpful. You must be able to handle cash or credit transactions and have Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency. General office equipment and switchboard operation knowledge is expected.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Long/Short Term
  • 401-K
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
  • Compensation: Based on Experience

Marriott New York JFK Airport

360 Room Hotel

The highly-anticipated Marriott New York JFK Airport features 360 stylish guestrooms, M-Club concierge lounge with views overlooking the airport runways, an over-sized fitness center, excellent dining options, and 6,000 square feet of elegant function space. The hotel caters to the modern traveler who needs a high level of service and amenities, reliable shuttle service to and from the John F. Kennedy International Airport, a quick commute to explore Manhattan and everything the Big Apple has to offer.The event space is ideal for upscale weddings and meetings. The hotel also offers easy access to the Belt Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Federal Circle Station, and nearby Resorts World Casino, Belmont Park, Queens Botanical Garden, UBS Arena, St. John’s University, Arthur Ashe Stadium - home to the US Tennis Open and enjoy a quick drive to iconic Long Island. Experience the area like never before.