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Assistant General Manager

Hampton Inn and Suites Santa Monica

posted September 11, 2025

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Assistant General Manager JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting all aspects of the operation including guest and employee satisfaction, human resources, financial performance, sales

and revenue generation and delivering a return on investment. Assists the General Manager in leading the team in the development and

implementation of property-wide strategies. Ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives with the objective of meeting

or exceeding guest expectations. Builds relationships with key customers and is involved in the sales process.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.

    OR

  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2

    years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.

    CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

    Assisting the Operational and Financial Management of the Property

  • Ensures that all brand standards are being maintained in each area of the property.
  • Ensures all team members meet or exceed all brand requirements.
  • Oversees the operation of the all property departments.
  • Promotes both Guarantee of Fair Treatment and Open Door policies.
  • Ensures a viable key control program is in place.
  • Maintains current licenses and permits as prescribed by local, state and federal agencies.
  • Provides a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA/MSDS.
  • Oversees all finance and accounting functions, including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash, payroll and

    ordering procedures, end of period, banking procedures

  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to

    determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

  • Complies with all corporate accounting procedures.
  • Performs required annual Quality audit with GM and RD.

    Supporting the Management and Development of Departmental Teams

  • Stays readily available/approachable for all employees.
  • Extends professionalism and courtesy to employees at all times.
  • Leads by example demonstrating self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
  • Assists/teaches team managers scheduling (using Scheduling Tool) against guest and hours/occupied room goals. Makes sure that staffing

    levels are appropriate to exceed guest expectations.

  • Sets clear performance expectations with the General Manager.
  • Assists team supervisors with constructive coaching and counseling.
  • Solicits feedback for continuous improvement.

    Managing the Guest Experience

  • Extends professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.
  • Motivates and encourages staff to solve guest and employee related concerns.
  • Provides excellent customer service by being readily available/approachable for all guests.
  • Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.
  • Assists employees in understanding guests ever-changing needs and expectations, and how to exceed them.

    Conducting Human Resource Activities

  • Ensures orientations for new team members are thorough and completed in a timely fashion.

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  • Takes proactive approaches when dealing with employee concerns.
  • Ensures property hiring practices comply with I-9, ADA and EEO requirements and strives for a culturally diverse work place.

    Performs other duties as assigned and needed.

    MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

    Leadership

  • Adaptability - Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates both the

    reasons for change and how it impacts the workplace.

  • Communication - Customizes approach to conveying complex information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging

    manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behavior; and models active listening to ensure understanding..

  • Problem Solving and Decision Making - Models and coaches others on breaking complex issues into manageable parts,

    identifying and evaluating alternatives and their implications before making decisions, and involving and gaining agreement from

    others when making key decisions.

  • Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first

    impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

    Managing Execution

  • Building and Contributing to Teams - Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of

    common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.

  • Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates,

    focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond

    what is required.

  • Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and

    arranges work requirements for self and/or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.

    Building Relationships

  • Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational

    goals and lasting relationships.

  • Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions

    consistent with the company’s service standards.

  • Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives;

    utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity

    to contribute to their full potential.

    Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

  • Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of team assignments and work processes to best fit the needs

    and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.

  • Talent Management - Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to

    accomplish work objectives.

    Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

  • Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
  • Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative

    solutions to approach team, business, and administrative challenges.

  • Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage

    everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges

    o Detail Orientation - The ability to attend to and verify the accuracy and completeness of details in work activities. This

    includes focusing on the small details of work activities and taking the necessary time to ensure that all the details of

    completed work are correct and of high quality.

    o General Hotel Operations - Knowledge of the operating principles and practices of all brand/hotel-specific functions to

    support successful operations of the overall property (e.g., Engineering/Maintenance, Event Management, Finance and

    Accounting, Human Resources, Legal/Contracting, Food and Beverage, Guest Services/Front Desk, Sales & Marketing,

    Security/Loss Prevention, Retail/Gift Shops, Spa, and Recreation/Health Club).

  • Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.

    o Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing

    software, Internet browsers, etc.).

    o Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that

    allows one to solve work-related issues.

    o Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken

    words and sentences.

    o Reading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related

    documents.

    o Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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    NOTE:

    This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the

    performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended

    to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the

    job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

    Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an

    employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

  • NOTE: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website, hiring, salaries and benefits. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton.

    How to Apply

    Hampton Inn and Suites Santa Monica

    Hotel with 143 Rooms

    Downtown Santa Monica Hotel near Pier

    Enjoy California sunshine three blocks from the Santa Monica Pier’s restaurants, shops, and amusement park rides. The Metro E Line is steps away, taking you to LA’s dining, shopping, and entertainment, and we’re a block from the Third Street Promenade. We offer spacious rooms, an outdoor pool, hot tub, and fire pit. Breakfast and WiFi are on us.


    Hampton Inn and Suites Santa Monica

    501 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica

    Santa Monica, CA 90401

    Telephone (310) 260-1100