Front Desk Agent

Kw-Property-Management-; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KW Property Management & Consulting is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to lead front desk operations, promote exceptional resident service and oversee related sites like the loading dock and security staff.

The role requires hospitality experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to supervise a team while maintaining safety standards. The position reports to the Property Manager and is full-time on-site in a residential community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred AA/BA in Hospitality, Property Management, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year Front Desk Supervisor or 3+ years Front Desk Agent seeking supervisory role.
• Fluent in English; bilingual Spanish may be required at some properties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of community documents, policies and procedures.
• Ensures life safety systems are operational and take corrective action as needed.
• Manages resident relations to maximize retention and customer service.
• Schedules staff and approves departmental schedules to minimize overtime.
• Writes reports on daily activities and incidents and maintains documentation in systems.

Skills

Leadership

Bi-lingual

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

AA/BA in Hospitality, Property Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Front Desk provides a professional and competent image in order to provide Residents with friendly and outgoing customer service. As a key employee liaison between all guests of the community and the Residents, the Front desk supervisor must have experience in the hospitality industry, must demonstrate organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication. Oversees the daily operation of the Front of House operations to include the Front Desk, loading dock, package room and Roving Safety Agents.

As a team member of KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, you are expected to understand and support the mission statement of the company and practice our GREAT values every day. These values include but are not limited to greeting and smiling; showing respect with name recognition and eye contact; accepting the empowerment to exceed everyone's expectations and showing enthusiasm for your position and duties; being accountable to show a positive attitude and accountable for your actions; and be trustworthy in your duties and transparent in everything you do. These are our GREAT values and part of your work practices and expected as part of your daily activities while working at KW Property Management and Consulting.

Duties and Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Acquires and maintains current knowledge client’s community documents, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures life safety systems are operational and functioning and/or takes corrective action to insure the safety of the building, it’s residents, their guest and all staff.
• Ensures resident guest and intrusion deterrent policies are effectively followed.
• Provides leadership and direction to effectively manage relationships with the other business groups of the building to ensure the highest level of resident service and achievement of company and property goals and objectives.
• Assist with budgeting and long term planning.
• Schedules staff to cover the needs of the building trying to avoid unnecessary overtime.
• Approves all departmental schedules
• Manages resident’s relationships to endure resident’s retention and a high level of customer service including timely and complete resolution of resident concerns, coordinating special services, and conducting formal and informal inspections.
• Ability to supervise and oversee project performed by shift supervisors.
• Sets and adheres to the highest standards of performance and instills them in the staff by personal follow-up to insure that the service is being delivered.
• Responds to phone calls and correspondence in a timely, professional manner.
• Encourages staff to behave in a professional manner and comply with company’s safety standards.
• Ensure that all documents are updated and uploaded into the management support systems accurately and update accordingly.
• Ensure violations and work orders are processed regularly as required.
• Preform regular rounds of the property to insure the established safety procedures and rules are being followed by staff, residents, their guest and vendors (contractors).
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

Physical Demands

The position will be mostly indoor and will require standing and sitting throughout the day.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours will be determine at the property level to suit the business needs of the community. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.

Required Job Experience and Skills

• High School Diploma
• Preferred; AA or BA degree in Hospitality, Property Management, or Related field is a strong plus
• Minimum of one (1) year related Front Desk Supervisor experience and/or hospitality training OR 3+ years of experience in a Front Desk Agent role with capability and readiness to supervise a team.
• Must possess strong managerial background with ability to supervise a Team
• Must be proficient and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Bi-lingual; Spanish and English may be required at some properties.

Employee reports directly to the Property Manager.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

MS Office

Novice

Preferred

Strong work ethic

Novice

Problem Solving

Novice

Leadership

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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