Temporary-Front Office Manager

Job Description

This role pays between $70,000-$72,000 on a yearly basis.

Our ideal candidate in this role will require a lot of flexibility. We would like someone to be flexible in accommodating to all of our Hilton Grand Vacations properties in NYC, dependent on business needs.

What will I be doing?

The Temporary Front Office Manager manages, advises and coordinates all efforts of the front desk, reservations, night audit, telephone operations, bell, and concierge/club services functions to ensure outstanding owner and guest services. Accountable for the effortless and seamless movement of guests in and out of the resort providing exceptional levels of guest service through the guests stay. Act as Manager on Duty on occasion and respond to emergency calls. Commitment and dedication to our Spirit of Service culture is an expected behavior to be displayed towards our guests and team members at all times.

You will be responsible for driving company success through performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage the delivery of efficient check-in and check-out services and coordination of front office activities with other departments to ensure all standards are met and excellent customer service is provided.

• Ensure all guests/owners are being treated in an efficient and courteous manner and that all Hilton Grand Vacation standards are being applied.

• Oversees and determines the resolution of problems arising from owner/guest concerns with a commitment to satisfying every guest/owner. Reports any unresolved problems to the General Manager.

• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest's happiness.

• Assist in the daily maintenance of room inventory status to achieve optimal levels of revenues while maintaining high levels of guest's expectations.

• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guests satisfaction.

• Assists with owner and guest activities and recreation as required by management.

• Leads night audit activity and the preparation of weekly accounting reports ensuring property operations meets internal audit standards. Ensures the provision of special services to owners and guests.

• Ensure all Front Office quality standards are aligned with and that all policies and procedures are consistently applied.

• Routinely inspects department to ensure that equipment is in proper working condition and supplies are stocked.

• Manages and accounts for the accurate collection of monies due to the property.

• Work in conjunction with accounting to maintain and minimize levels of account receivables.

• Handles personnel functions such as selection, orientation, training, performance reviews, counseling, scheduling, pay and recognition.

• Maintains a positive collaborative work environment between staff and management.

• Helps develop management talent by acting as a mentor. Promotes team member empowerment.

• Ensures team members fully understand performance standards, uniforms and appearance standards.

• Ensure the timely completion of team member work schedules and performance appraisals.

• Supervises payroll hours and reports.

• Runs key control procedures.

• Attends management meetings and conducts departmental meetings.

• May be required to perform other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

Hilton Grand Vacations is a leader in the vacation ownership industry, operating with an unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and continued growth. We believe that at the core of our company's success are our Team Members! To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• 3-5 years of related experience

• 2+ years management or supervisory experience

• Direct Front Desk or Front Office operations experience in hospitality environment.

• College level reasoning, math, time management and negotiation skills.

• Prior cash handling and computer experience required.

• Ability to lead each field of the department independently.

• Demonstrates excellence in service quality standards that affect guest satisfaction, responding to guests in a timely and professional manner. A courteous and professional demeanor must prevail when handling upset guests and difficult situations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.