Assistant Director of Front Desk

Mcr-Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options

Referral bonuses

Career advancement & upward mobility

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Lexington Hotel NYC, part of MCR Hotels, is seeking an Assistant Director of the Front Desk to lead the Front Office and Guest Services team in New York City. This role ensures maximum operating efficiency, guest satisfaction, and professional problem solving while maintaining the highest standards of service.

Responsibilities include supervising front desk staff, communicating performance expectations, driving guest satisfaction, reviewing staffing, and upholding SOPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in hotel front desk operations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Front Office and Guest Services staff to ensure quality and guest satisfaction.
• Lead and influence team with strong interpersonal skills.
• Resolve guest issues promptly and professionally.
• Monitor guest satisfaction results and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate performance expectations and align with job descriptions.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs/LSOPs and maintain financial objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Confidentiality

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Location: The Lexington Hotel NYCThe Assistant Director of the Front Desk oversees the Front Desk and Guest Services staff, ensuring maximum operating efficiency. This person will manage guests and use problem-solving skills to resolve issues while remaining professional at all times.Responsibilities:•Supervise and manage Front Office team members, ensuring quality, standards, and guest satisfaction•Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others•Demonstrate sound financial and business decision making•Demonstrate honesty and integrity, lead by example•Ensure recognition of team members is taking place across areas of responsibility•Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitor progress•Achieve and exceed goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.•Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work•Keep Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results•Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met•Understand the impact of Front Office operations on the property as a whole•Ensure compliance with all Front Office policies, standards, and procedures•Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process•Provide services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention•Act as the “Service Champion” for the Front Office and create a positive atmosphere•Empower team members to provide excellent guest service•Review comment cards, guest satisfaction results, and other data to identify areas of improvement•Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints•Observe service behaviors of team members and provide feedback to individuals and/or managers•Attend, facilitate, and participate in all hotel required meetings and trainingsRequirements:•At least 4 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field preferred•4-year college degree preferred•Effective communication skills both verbal and written•Time management skills to prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines•Excellent problem-solving skills•Ability to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc.•Maintain confidentiality of information•Strong leadership skills•An aptitude for self-motivation•A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach to hotel management•Strong computer skills•A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel•Effective listening skills. Ability to understand and clarify concerns from guests and team membersOur Company• MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.• MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.• MCR was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.• MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.• For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIAWhat we offer/What’s in it for you?• Hotel Discounts• Weekly Pay• Paid Time Off• Retirement Options• Referral bonuses• Career advancement & upward mobility• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members