Front Desk Manager

Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a dedicated Front Desk Manager to oversee front office operations at their downtown Chicago location. This role involves mentoring staff, ensuring guest satisfaction, and managing daily hotel functions. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service and hospitality management, combined with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Bilingual skills and strong communication abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all front office staff including concierge and uniform services.
• Resolve guest-related issues and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Act as Manager on Duty during scheduled shifts.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Opera

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Front Desk Manager acts as Front Office management presence in covering Manager on Duty (MOD) shifts. This position will require close cooperation with all hotel departments emphasizing guest service and satisfaction. Supervision of all front office line staff would be a primary focus.

Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Key Job Functions
  • Act independently as MOD, covering morning and evening shifts.
  • Supervise all front office staff including front desk, communications, uniform services and concierge.
  • Offer MOD support to other unsupervised departments as needed.
  • Act as Travel pass champion.
  • Distribute minutes and conduct Manager’s Meeting.
  • Oversee VIP arrivals.
  • Perform VIP Escorts.
  • Act as Lobby Ambassador
  • Track and follow up on in-house guest challenges.
  • Resolve guest related issues.
  • Liaison with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Assist with post-stay guest follow up.
  • Perform Property rounds.
  • Act as Front Office representative during Pre-Cons.
  • Monitor and coordinate concierge requests.
  • Provide site tours of the hotel.
• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
  • You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
  • You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
    • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
    • Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name
    • Establish/anticipate needs
    • Solve and own all requests/complaints
    • Thank everyone
• Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Qualifications and Skills

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• Knowledge of Opera and internet software preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
• Bi-Lingual communications skills a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay range is $62,000 - $67,000 and are eligible for bonus.

The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account with Company Match

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Vacation and Sick Day

• Sonesta Hotel Discounts

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

• Hospital Indemnity

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Accident Insurance

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.