Front Office Manager
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants · Bozeman, MT · 2 wk ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
What You'll Do
- Lead all Front Office operations, set and maintain a high level of guest service.
- Provide support, mentorship, and coaching to the team.
- Delete or add transactions that will assist in balancing revenues.
- Review Front Desk logbook for any information or incidents, communicate with desk agents to gather pertinent information, review all arrivals noting any special requests, assess whether any guest relocation is necessary.
- Aid guests with services and requests, follow established key control policy, be knowledgeable of fire and emergency procedures.
- Inspect all VIP arrival rooms.
- Attend monthly Wine Hour according to the schedule.
- Run and attend departmental training classes and seminars as needed.
- Supervise all duties performed by the Front Office team.
- Coach, and counsel employees when necessary, using the correct documentation and techniques.
- Maintain a consistent presence at all stations, ensuring employees complete their essential duties before departure.
- Schedule for all areas of operation in a timely manner.
- Aid with sick calls or tardiness by finding coverage, report to work and stay until coverage can be found (including night audit shifts).
- Meet or exceed levels of service required by the Mystery Shopper Survey, as well as the "guest comment card" return ratios.
- Meet or come in under payroll and expense budgets.
- Ensure the "guest ledger" is maintained and updated daily.
- Ensure all employees follow cash and credit handling procedures.
What You Bring
- 2 years of management experience in hospitality or similar industry.
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of integrity.
- Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally.
- Experience with Opera and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
- A flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.