Front Office Supervisor

Leisure Sports Service Department

Job Description

FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR

MISSION

To work Front Office (Front Desk, DTS-Operator, DTS-Delivery) shifts and assist in supervising all associates and operations within the Front Office in a professional, service-oriented manner to ensure delivery of the following: 1) Guests form great first and last impressions of the hotel; 2) Hotel access is controlled and room usage is tracked; 3) Guests are called by name at every opportunity, coming and going; 4) Banquet and catering customers are warmly welcomed, and smoothly directed to the appropriate meeting room or department; 5) All company policies relating to the Front Desk are consistently applied; 6) Incoming telephone calls are answered promptly and professionally; 7) All check-in, check-out, and other POS transactions are processed 100% accurately; and 8) Guests view the Front Desk staff as resources for hotel information.

REPORTS TO

Front Office Manager

SUPERVISES

Front Desk Agents, DTS-Operators, DTS-Delivery Attendants

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the hiring, supervision, training, and development of Front Desk Agents, DTS-Operators and DTS-Delivery Attendants

• Be fully capable in all duties, responsibilities and expectations of the Front Office position

• Assist in ensuring LSI Human Resources policies and employment practices are followed in the Front Office Department

• Ensure responsiveness of staff to all guest questions and concerns

• Ensure that all Front Office policies and procedures are consistently enforced and followed by all staff

• Assist in providing the necessary tools for Front Office associates to perform their jobs in the most efficient and hospitable manner

• Assist in determining the requirements for, and follow up with, special groups and VIPs

• Assist in preparing and posting weekly schedules that are compatible with guest needs and budget guidelines

• Supervise the workload during your shift; complete checklists as required

• Ensure LSI Customer Service and Facility Walkthrough and Core Value Quick Check standards are understood and followed by all staff

• Have a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all other departments in the hotel and club

• Assist in handling and resolving all guest issues

• Assist in updating group information daily, maintain future group file, monitor and prepare group requirements; distribute this information as needed

• Serve as role model and set an example for service excellence within the Front Office

• Have a thorough understanding of Micros, Guestware and PMS systems, and be able to act as a troubleshooter; understand the basics of the MARSHA system; work closely with the Sales & Marketing Departments

• Conduct daily R Way Stand-Up meetings for department

• Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by the Front Office Manager

DRIVERS OF SUCCESS

• Initiative and Leadership

• Customer Service skills and the ability to focus staff on customer service

• Communication Skills

• Hiring, Training and Coaching Skills

• Organization Skills; Attention to Detail

• Dynamic and Outgoing Personality

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

• Guest Retention and Satisfaction; Guest Survey scores

• Customer Service and Facility Walkthrough Scores

• Core Value Quick Check Scores

• Front Office Departmental P&L

• Quarterly Audit scores

• Staff Retention and Satisfaction

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to write, speak clearly, read, hear and see

• Standing for prolonged periods

• Walking, bending, kneeling

• Lifting and carrying (up to 30 lbs.)

• Typing and computer operation

• Occasional telephone work/use