Front Desk Manager PM/Overnight- Envue, Autograph Collection & Residence Inn by Marriott, Weeha[...]

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Hotel Front Desk Manager for PM/Overnight shifts. This role is crucial for ensuring exceptional guest experiences, maximizing room revenue, and leading a team to deliver top-notch service. You'll work closely with the Front Office Manager to uphold service standards, manage staff training, and maintain operational excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about hospitality, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values growth, communication, and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401 K

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Front Desk experience in a supervisory role.
• Proficient with PMS system and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal guest service standards and efficient management of operations.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and manage front desk operations.

Skills

Front Desk Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Staff Training

Emergency Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

PMS System

Job description

Hotel Front Desk Manager PM/Overnight

The Hotel Front Desk Manager PM/Overnight is responsible for ensuring the operation of the Front Office including Communications, and Uniformed Services in an attentive, friendly, efficient, and courteous manner, providing all guests with the highest quality service prior to and throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.

JOB SUMMARY

Working in conjunction with the Front Office manager to ensure guest service standards of the guest arrival, departure, and any other guest contact experience are met through optimal training, staffing, and supervision of labor, efficient management of operating supplies, and proactive monitoring of guest service scores and comments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years Front Desk experience in a supervisory role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree or higher degree preferred.

JOB ESSENTIALS

Item	Example
People	Foster a work environment where all team members have an opportunity to realize their full potential; Shows genuine concern for the individual employee. Treats employees with tact, cooperation, helpfulness and empathy; Consistently works to improve the performance of subordinates and to prepare them for future growth.
Training	All team members will receive extensive training and go through testing prior to being placed into a role. Each team member must stay over and experience all areas of the hotel and go through a checklist acknowledging they tried all of the hotels services. Team members must be aware of the local area. All team members must complete the required brand training as per brand requirements.
Communication / Follow Up	In any hotel, communication is key. Team members must own any issues and a solid plan in place for following up on guest requests as well as in house requests. (Upgrading VIP’s, handing out info to guests upon arrival in welcome packets, etc). The FOM should ensure all group resumes are accessible and read and followed up on. Ensure timeliness to meetings.
Expense / Labor Controls / Overtime	The FOM should stay within forecasted numbers in regards to departmental and labor expense. Expenses should be flexed based upon demand. Overtime must be controlled. Plans appropriate allocation of resources and assignments of staff Utilize labor reports.
Revenue Maximization	It is crucial that the front desk team contributes to the sellout efficiency. It is up to the FOM to ensure upsell/perfect sell programs are in place, hotel loyalty program enrollments, etc. The front desk owns the hotel day of arrival. This will be measured via the daily revenue reports, etc.
Guest Scores / Experience	All scores pertaining to the front desk area should be at or above the brand average. In the event the hotel is running above the brand average, the scores should be at or higher than the previous years scores.
QA	Must ensure passing of brand QA.
Safety	Ensure you and the teams are certified in all applicable state and required safety certifications (CPR, etc). In addition, ensure everyone is trained on Emergency procedures, where to find the emergency manual, where to find various shut off valves, fire panel, etc. Ensure regular safety checks of the shuttle.
Cleanliness	Own / Maintain lobby appearance / PBX back Office at all times.

Other

• Proficient with PMS system. Computer literacy and financial management a must.
• Advanced knowledge of brand’s reward program.
• Able to handle cash and credit transactions.
• Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high level of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• General knowledge of local area attractions and transportation.
• Able to observe and detect signs of emergency situations. Able to remain calm and alert, during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other associates.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statues and their comparable state and local laws.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers.
• Act as Manager on Duty per schedule.
• Able to make sound business decisions and take action quickly based on previous experience and good judgment.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Command of the English language both written and verbal.
• Ensure efficient guest registration, checkout, guest service, and telephone service, while ensuring all brand standards are being applied.
• Implement company and franchise programs.
• Prepare forecasts and reports and assist in the development of the room’s budget.
• Monitor and maintain the front office systems and equipment to ensure their optimum performance.
• Track guest satisfaction surveys and maximize usage of the guest response tracking system.
• Assist the FOM with Interviewing, hiring, training, developing, resolving problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members. Ensure timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Ensure all Front Office Quality Standards are complied with and are consistently applied.
• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction.
• Resolve customer complaints; anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints, operational issues, business flow and associate performance to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Develop strong relations with the sales team to discuss and implement sales strategies to continually improve occupancy levels and revenues.
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Physical Demands
• Some lifting may be required. This position may require 75%+ or more of time on their feet.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401 K