FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR
Friendwell Group of Companies · Edison, NJ · 4 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Roles and Responsibilities
- Supervise front office team and ensure efficient operations.
- Manage guest check-ins and check-outs.
- Monitor/oversee reservation systems and ensure accurate bookings.
- Respond to guest surveys and guest assistance cases promptly exceeding the guests’ expectations.
- Ensure guest satisfaction scores remain above system average determined by the brand.
- Handle guest inquiries, requests, and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Cookordinate with housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments to meet guest needs.
- Train front desk staff on procedures and customer service standards.
- Address and solve guest inquiries, complaints, and guest assistance cases.
- Management of gift shop stocking/inventory, cash bank drawer reconciliation, reporting, etc.
- Proficiently schedule staff according to business demands and team member strength.
- Maintain clean work environment at front desk, back of desk, and back office.
- Additional responsibilities assigned by dept. manager and/or GM.
Requirements
- Strong ability to manage staff by fostering positive team relations, utilizing conflict resolution methods and exercising constructive discipline.
- Easily multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with guests, clients, and other managers.
- Strong ability to empathize with guests making them feel cared for and important.
- Excellent problem resolution ability resulting in financial gain and/or guest satisfaction.
Qualifications
- A minimum 3-year previous experience in front desk operations.
- OPERA experience a plus.
- MS Office experience.
- Proficiency in multilingual communication is a plus.
- Strong guest service skills with a focus on hospitality.
- Familiarity with night audit procedures is advantageous.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.