Assistant Front Office Manager

Four Seasons Hotels Limited; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury hotel as an Assistant Front Office Manager, responsible for overseeing guest experiences and staff management. This role emphasizes excellent service, collaboration, and adaptability while supporting operational excellence in a vibrant, guest-focused environment.

Benefits

Competitive reward program

Robust benefit plan

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Knowledge of housekeeping.
• Ability to lift, walk, bend, and move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be flexible and able to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Front Office operations and manage the staff.
• Welcome and register hotel guests, explain accommodations.
• Coordinate arrivals, departures, and billing with other departments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Client Focus

Job description

About Four Seasons : Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.About the location : An architectural icon in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Diverse, inspiring and vibrant - where art meets architecture in the heart of TriBeCa, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is steps away from the city's most authentic neighbourhoods. Come and discover a new kind of urban chic with us, whether you choose to rejuvenate in our globally inspired Spa with a heated indoor pool, or dine at CUT by renowned celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. We look forward to welcoming you.OUR VISION : We are New York's Luxury Lifestyle Icon.OUR MISSION : To inspire meaningful connections...To curate exceptional experiences...To deliver passionate service... ...with kindness, care and a commitment to excellenceOur value proposition is to provide our guests with a catalog of experiences for a life well lived, in addition to the Four Seasons service excellence promise.OUR PURPOSE : To Enrich the Lives of Employees, Guests and the Community around usOUR VALUES : We think differentlyWe are client obsessedWe have passionWe own itWe truly care about each otherWe have integrityJoin Our TeamThe Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is looking for a Assistant Front Office Manager who share a passion for excellence and who infuse enthusiasm into everything they do. Our Assistant Front Office Manager has the opportunity to shape guest experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned hotels. This position reports to the Front Office Manager. Work authorization for the location is required.Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is diverse, inspiring and vibrant. As Assistant Front Office Manager, you will be part of a team that prides itself on excellent service, driving inclusion & belonging, working collaboratively, demonstrating mutual respect and having a passion for providing exceptional client experiences. Your role is vital to the success of Four Seasons New York Downtown. You will be able to shape your work environment by contributing to new ideas, offer solutions and find ways to collaborate with all departments being at the heart of the operation. In return you will be provided with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our employees and all backed by our impressive Employee Value Proposition.AWARDSForbes 5 Stars Hotel & 5 Stars SpaForbes employee of the year 2020AAA 5 DiamondsVirtuoso Best New Comer 2017WHO YOU ARE : You are enthusiastic, optimistic and passionate. You are self-driven and solution oriented. You are invested in your team, you listen, care about their development and celebrate your team's success. You set expectations and know to 'inspect what you expect'. You foster inclusion and embrace diversity. You take feedback as an opportunity to help you grow. You work smart, you are organized and have a strategy to achieve your goals. You plan your tasks carefully, you are pro-active and organized ensuring you're effective. You are client obsessed and create opportunities to connect in meaningful ways, building lasting relationships. You have integrity and your actions match your words.Essential Functions : The Assistant Front Office Manager oversees the Front Office operations and acts as the manager on duty in the hotel when senior managers are not available. The Assistant Front Office Manager directs staff that performs the following duties : welcomes and registers hotel guests, explains the accommodations and establishes credit or method of payment, checks guest out of the hotel, and prepares and explains the bill. The Assistant Front Office Manager will oversee multiple operational departments in the absence of senior management presence and responds to a wide variety of guest requests by accurately assessing their needs and adding personal recommendations to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons' policies.Manage the staff of the Front Office (Front Desk, Guest Services and Concierge). Interview, train and schedule staff. Conduct Performance Evaluations and disciplines of staff when needed.Coordinate arrivals, departures and billing requirements with Sales and Catering Department.Block rooms for arrival and ensure any discrepancies are resolved. Review daily arrivals to ensure proper handling of Special Attention Guests, Return Guests, and Groups.Monitor and assess revenue opportunities for the hotel, maximize red date conversion and keep team on track to meet Upsell Goal.Drive all Key Performance index scores relating to service.Establish training and accountability with the team to achieve high results above benchmarks.Assure that all financial and credit procedures are followed. Take action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well being of hotel guests and employees when senior management is not available.Respond swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety

AND SKILLS : We are looking for individuals who have a knowledge of housekeeping with good communication skills. Applicants are required to have physical mobility as lifting, walking, bending and moving objects up to 50 lbs. Speaking, writing and reading English is required. Positive attitude and willing to learn is must. This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.WHAT TO EXPECT : The 3 C's are the defining characteristics of our brand and drive everything we do and say : We foster connections to people and place. We cultivate craftsmanship and mastery. We celebrate character and personality.We are powered by people and our culture enables everything we do.Four Seasons opens a career like no other - experience exceptional people, places, and development that help you reach your potential.Four Seasons is the place to grow craftsmanship, develop personal excellence, and nurture a love of hospitality.Our people don't just report to their jobs - they show up for their passionsYou will be part of a team with a clear Vision, a solid Purpose and where our Values drive everything we doYou will be able to indulge your passion for excellence and have the ability to impact people's lives for the better and truly make a differenceA place where you can achieve your potential and become the best version of you - with leaders who are invested in your career with future opportunities across the Four Seasons brandA place where you can truly be youWhere your opinion matters and your voice will be heardWhere you can influence your work environment and shape the journey to realizing our VisionWhere you can join employee led committees focused on Elevating our Product and Driving RevenueWhere we appreciate your hard work and commitment and recognize this through a competitive reward program, a robust benefit plan and delivering on our Employee Value PropositionSalary Range- $80,000 -$85,000We look forward to receiving your application.

• Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.
• Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website -

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