Front Desk Manager | Durham Marriott City Center

Shaner Hotels; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Front Desk Manager for their Durham location. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional guest service while managing daily operations. You will be responsible for hiring, training, and developing staff, ensuring compliance with hotel standards, and maintaining a high level of service. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment that values teamwork and excellence, making it an ideal starting point for a rewarding career in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of front office management experience in hospitality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservations, registration, and guest accounting.
• Train and develop hotel team members.
• Handle guest complaints to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Front Office Management

Customer Service

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Problem Solving

Education

High School Graduate

Some College Preferred

Tools

FSPMS System

Job description

Front Desk Manager | Durham Marriott City Center

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• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Maintain complete knowledge of hotel features, room types, rates, room availability, and expected arrivals/departures.
• Hire, train and develop hotel team members and ensure all required training is complete according to standards.
• Review the daily business levels, anticipate critical situations, and plan effective solutions to best expedite these situations.
• Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts. Adjust schedules throughout the week to meet the business demands.
• Maintain complete working knowledge of Night Audit procedures and provide training to employees as needed.
• Ensure all end of month reports are completed to standard.
• Assist staff with their job functions to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned areas.
• Monitor and ensure that all cashiering procedures comply with accounting policies and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Description

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Maintain complete knowledge of hotel features, room types, rates, room availability, and expected arrivals/departures.
• Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Hire, train and develop hotel team members and ensure all required training is complete according to standards.
• Review the daily business levels, anticipate critical situations, and plan effective solutions to best expedite these situations.
• Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts. Adjust schedules throughout the week to meet the business demands.
• Maintain complete working knowledge of Night Audit procedures and provide training to employees as needed.
• Ensure all end of month reports are completed to standard.
• Assist staff with their job functions to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned areas.
• Monitor and ensure that all cashiering procedures comply with accounting policies and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Responsibilities

Maintains a high quality of services offered to guests through the management of the functional areas of reservations, registration, bell services, telephone services and guest accounting to always maximize room revenue and maintain established standards and procedures of Shaner and/or franchise. Direct, implement and maintain a strong service and management philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of front office management experience in the hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of FSPMS system
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.
  
  

About Us

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries.We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands—including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com !

About The Team

Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our Durham Marriott City Center, located in historic downtown Durham. We are connected to the 44,000 square foot Durham Convention Center and adjacent to the Carolina Theatre. Just minutes away from Duke University, this 190-room Marriott is a great place to begin your career within the hospitality industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitality

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