Frequently Asked Questions
About Career Opportunities At Sun Suites:
The hallmark of any great company is the quality
of its people. A shining example of this principle at Sun Suites is seen in
the bright faces of those building their hospitality and management careers
here.
As trailblazers in the budget segment of the extended stay hotel industry,
Sun Suites is a young and vibrant enterprise! We pride ourselves on the culture
of quality and success that has been built and that continually spreads. We
offer the best management and hospitality talent available in a unique balance
of proven structure and formula along with a flexibility and openness to new
ideas. The result is an environment that is clearly pro-team, pro-career,
and pro-success!
How do I apply if I am interested in a
position with Sun Suites?
If interested, e-mail us your resume at info@sunsuites.com.
What types of Management opportunities are available at the property
level?
Management positions at the property level include General Manager and Assistant
General Manager. The team is comprised of Front Office Associates, Maintenance
Technicians/Groundskeepers and Housekeepers. The Company is always hunting
for talented and eager individuals to build the base of our biggest asset
- that is, our human resources.
What kind of compensation and benefits package does Sun Suites offer?
We proudly offer a 'progressively attractive' compensation package that features
truly outstanding benefits. For example, all full-time associates alike are
invited and encouraged to 'take ownership' in their careers and in the Company
through a remarkably competitive and generous 401K plan, one that allows for
full vesting in an almost unheard of time period.
Other great benefits offered include Medical/Dental HMOs and PPOs, Life Insurance,
Paid Vacation in the first year of employment (accrued), and a full schedule
of paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.
As a manager of a Sun Suites hotel what would be expected of me?
To succeed as a Sun Suites manager, one must be first a strong and capable
manager of people. It is also important to have the ability to handle guests
and their issues, vendors, business prospects and any other person or group
that requires special attention and responsive action.
Other skills and abilities expected of Sun Suites' managers include recruiting
and interviewing, hiring and firing, sound fiscal management and planning
of the hotel's budget. The most important trait a successful manager possesses
is his/her honor, integrity and work ethic.
What is Sun Suites policy on drug-testing?
Sun Suites proudly promotes a safe and drug-free work environment through
strict enforcement of an aggressive drug-free policy. Enforcement of the policy
includes random drug-testing of every employee in the company.
Does Sun Suites have a Resident Manager Program?
The company does not have a resident manager program in place. Instead Sun
Suites opts for a critical balance between work and home life for its managers.
It has been proven time and again that Sun Suites managers are most effective
when they have to the opportunity to develop professionally at work and personally
in their home environments.
What is the typical career progression at Sun Suites?
Sun Suites is known in the industry not only as a provider of clean, comfortable
and affordable extended stay lodging, but also as an employer of some of the
best talent in the business. Indeed, it is a rich part of the Sun Suites culture
that associates at all levels of the organization enjoy the real opportunity
to grow into available management positions. That upward mobility is just
part of the reason more and more good and talented people want to work for
our company.
It is not uncommon for well-trained and solid-performing associates from all
departments of the hotel to be given the opportunity to lead as Assistant
General Managers and to hopefully grow into the General Managers of the Future.
Once the level of GM is reached and the manager is unmistakably successful
in running the entire operation, opportunities to grow into Support Office
level positions, including Regional Managers, Quality Assurance Team, Accounting
and Human Resources.
There are exciting opportunities within Sun Suites for those who have the
desire to succeed and the real ability to make it happen!
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