Front Desk Supervisor

About the Role

Supervise front desk operations in accordance with established guest service, quality, and sustainability standards. This role offers a growth path to Assistant Front Office Manager, Front Office Manager, and Assistant General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Resolve guest complaints and concerns by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Participate in lobby ambassador and other activities related to interacting with guests on an individual level, creating a relationship and culture that will result in repeat stays.
• Oversee front office operations in the absence of the Front Office Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Perform bookkeeping activities such as balancing accounts and conducting audits.
• Make and confirm reservations.
• Promote company and brand-specific marketing programs.
• Greet guests immediately upon arrival; register and assign guests to hotel rooms.
• Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate.
• Compute bills, collect payments, handle cash, and make change for guests.
• Close out guest accounts at time of check out. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
• Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies.
• Ensure hotel entrance, reception, and other public areas are properly maintained in regards to cleanliness and appearance.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

• People Are Our Capability
• Hearts That Serve
• Only Excellence
• Stay Nimble
• Own It