Sample interview questions: Can you tell us about your previous experience as a General Manager in the hotel industry?
Sample answer:
As a highly experienced General Manager in the hospitality industry, I’m excited to share my qualifications for this role. My track record of outperforming the market in revenue generation and outperforming competitors in quality and standards along with my ability to create and implement strategies that drive success are just some of the reasons I’m well-positioned to help your hotel reach new levels of outperformance.
In my previous role, I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of a 150-room hotel, including:
- Managing a team of over 200 employees
- Directing all aspects of hotel operations, which include maintenance, Housekeeping, Administration, Facilities, Security, Human Resources, and others
- Creating and implementing marketing and sales strategies
- Budgeting and financial management
- Renovating and Repositioning the hotel to outperform its competitors in the market for Revenue generation
- Managing all aspects of the hotel’s physical structure
- Directing the hotel’s relationship with its owners and th… Read full answer