Supervisor Front Desk

JOB OVERVIEW:

Provide timely and professional check-in/check-out services in accordance with established scripting and standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in supervising the front desk function; ensure staff is properly trained including service expectations, hotel facilities and services, local directions, property management and reservations systems, safety and emergency procedures, etc.

• Monitor performance and recommend corrective or disciplinary action. Alert management of potentially serious issues.

• Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.

• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier or other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.

• Routinely check in/check-out guests, answer phones, take reservations and assist staff with job functions. May be responsible for issuing safe-deposit boxes to guest and ensuring the security of keys.

• Promote hotel services, facilities and outlets; provide guests with information such as local attractions and directions to increase guest satisfaction.

• Complete opening and closing shift duties, and communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.

• Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures in accordance with established guidelines.

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

• Perform other duties as assigned which may include guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.)

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent, plus one year front office/guest relations experience including some supervisory training/experience. Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Handling objects, products and computer equipment

• Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.

• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.

• Basic math skills are used frequently.

• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating and training abilities are often used.

May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.