Hotel Front Office Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing guest services and front office operations.
• Ensures superior service is a priority.
• Foster a positive, cooperative work environment between front office staff and management.
• Supervise the Front Office team.
• Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; planning, assigning, directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Front Desk Duties

• Greeting guests, complete the check-in/ check-out procedure through the Property management system while obtaining and storing pertinent information.
• Completing reservations from incoming callers inputs all information into the hotel management system.
• Updates and cancels reservations in the system as requested by the guest.
• Handling cash, credit card information and goods at the property.
• Identifying the needs of each guest and providing relevant information regarding the hotel services and amenities, to create an accommodating environment for all.
• Responding to all guest requests in a timely manner.

About the Role

The TownePlace Suites Latham is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates. The Front Office Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the front office operations of the hotel while providing support to the management team, including but not limited to light administrative work on top of assigned front desk duties.

Typical Schedule

The Front Office Supervisor position assists the Front Office Manager and the overall front office operation so all shift availability is required. Morning Shifts: 7 AM – 3 PM, Evening Shifts: 3 PM – 11 PM, occasional Overnight Shifts: 11PM-7AM. Weekend Availability is needed.

About Buffalo Lodging Associates

Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we’ve partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotel International hotels. Buffalo Lodging Associates is a community of welcoming, committed, and passionate associates driven to provide a best-in-class hospitality experience and operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Customer Service experience, in a hotel setting preferred.
• Mariaintain experience is a plus.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Computer knowledge including intranet, Property management system, WORD, and EXCEL is strongly preferred.
• Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval.

What We Offer You

• $19.25/ hr
• Paid Weekly (Every Friday!)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hotel Discounts – for You, Your Friends and Family
• Wellness Programs
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program