Front Desk Manager
- Full-time
- Job-Category: Rooms
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company Description
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Job Description
The Front Desk Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations at the Front
Office.
· Participates in scheduling, supervising and training of Reception Managers, Front
Office staff including performance evaluations and development reviews
· Strong ability to work effectively amongst a large management team with shared
responsibilities
· Ensure service standards are met and exceeded (rooming the guest, anticipating
guest needs, up selling and cross-selling) and actively seeking feedback and follow
up on Guest comments
· Overseeing the Group and Conventions from a Front Office perspective from the pre-
convention to post-convention stage
· Participates and assists with rooms inventory, Yield and Revenue Management
including setting daily sell strategies, rates and price points;
· Facilitates communication between essential departments (Housekeeping, Guest Services, Reservations) to guarantee a smooth arrival and departure experience.
· Coordinate with VIP guests and individuals requiring special attention, including arranging personalized meet and greet services.
· Knowledge of function bookings and their effect on lobby and public areas
· Duties as assigned by Director, Front Office and Assistant Director, Front Office
· Actively seeks feedback and following up on Guests comments
· Develops and implements new systems and standards
Qualifications
· Solid knowledge of Front Office Procedures.
· Knowledge of Opera, Microsoft Office and Windows .
· Minimum of two years previous Front Desk Manager experience.
· Highly organized, career and result oriented with the ability to be flexible with hours,
days off, assignment and additional duties.
· Must be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and constantly changing
environment.
· Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
· Must be a strong team player with proven leadership, development and delegating skills · Highest Guests Service skills, talent and knowledge with the vision and ability to lead employees to excellence.