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Hotel Park City

Hotel Front Desk Manager

Park City, UT

$17.75 - $23/hr

Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Director of Front Office. We are looking for candidates with: * Previous Front Desk Management & knowledge of hotel operations. * Basic knowledge ...

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Ensure renovation planning and execution are fully integrated with daily hotel operations ... Managing Director, General Manager, Hotel Manager, or equivalent at a luxury hotel or resort.

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What is the difference between Director Hotel Operations vs Hotel General Manager?

AspectDirector Hotel OperationsHotel General Manager
Primary FocusOversees multiple departments and strategic planningManages daily hotel operations and staff
ResponsibilitiesDevelops policies, oversees budgets, and ensures overall performanceEnsures guest satisfaction, handles staff issues, and manages daily activities
CredentialsTypically requires hospitality management experience, possibly advanced certificationsExperience in hotel management, often with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices and multiple hotel propertiesOn-site at the hotel, directly overseeing daily operations

The main difference between a Director Hotel Operations and a Hotel General Manager is their scope of responsibility. The Director focuses on strategic oversight across multiple departments or properties, while the General Manager handles daily hotel operations and guest satisfaction. Both roles require hospitality experience and management skills, but their focus and daily tasks differ significantly.

What does a director of hotel operations do in a hotel?

A director of hotel operations oversees the daily functioning of a hotel, including managing staff, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining operational efficiency. They develop policies, coordinate departments such as front desk, housekeeping, and food service, and often analyze financial performance to meet business goals.

What are the most commonly searched types of Hotel Operations jobs in Utah?

The most popular types of Hotel Operations jobs in Utah are:

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Infographic showing various Director Hotel Operations job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Hotel Finance Controller

StepStone Hospitality Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description:

The Salt Lake City Marriott University Park is seeking an experienced and strategic Holte Finance Controller to join our leadership team. Managed by StepStone Hospitality, this role is vital in overseeing, directing, and administering all financial operations of the hotel. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in hospitality finance, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to drive financial performance while supporting operational excellence.


  • Hotel or hospitality industry experience strongly preferred
  • Supervise the financial department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, auditing, payroll, general accounting, and cashiers.
  • Plan and implement financial procedures and systems.
  • Prepare financial analysis of hotel operations.
  • Prepare reports outlining hotel’s financial position in areas of income, expense, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
  • Direct preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Prepare governmental reports and handle all inquiries from governmental agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Maintain file of all contracts, insurance policies, tax reports, expenses, payroll, etc.
  • Develop short- and long-term financial plans for the hotel that support overall StepStone objectives.
  • Prepare annual hotel budget.
  • Monitor the performance of the hotel through verification and analysis of monthly financial reports.
  • Participate in the Executive committee including sharing and communicating knowledge and by attending weekly or monthly meetings.

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Requirements:
  • At least 4-6 years of related experience in accounting, finance, or corporate planning
  • Hotel or hospitality industry experience strongly preferred. Experience working decentralized.
  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
  • Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.
  • College education and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.
  • Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.
  • CPR training and first aid training preferred.
  • Occasional travel required.


Software Experience Preferred:

  • M3 Accounting Core - for Accounts Payable functions & General Ledger entries
  • Profitsword - for Income Journal, Forecasting, & Budgeting
  • Microsoft Excel - general use
  • Paylocity - payroll functions