Front Desk Supervisor

POWDR; Colorado; On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

HSA

Life and disability

Season pass for employees

Discount programs

Job summary

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to oversee daily front desk operations at Copper Mountain Resort. You will hire, train, schedule staff and ensure guest service remains superior across lodging operations.

Days and hours vary; the role requires strong leadership, coordination with other departments, and adherence to Powdr standards in a dynamic mountain resort environment.

Qualifications

• Industry knowledge and 2 years in Front Desk, Reservations, Guest Service or Hospitality position.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Visual One, Inntopia, RTP, Timesaver, Ving Vision or Guestware is advantageous.
• Minimum 2 year college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of front desk and guest services.
• Hire and train new personnel, schedule and uphold superior guest service.
• Coordinate efforts with other departments and maintain Powdr standards.
• Attend group resume and pre-con meetings as a Front Desk representative.

Skills

Guest service

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

2 year college degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Visual One

Inntopia

RTP

Timesaver

Ving Vision

Guestware

Job description

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper’s world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title

Front Desk Supervisor

Job Status

Year Round Full Time

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $2,222.46 to $2,330.77+ biweekly amount, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
• Benefits: This position is eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options; season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary

Supervise daily operations of front desk. Duties include (but not limited to) hiring and training of new personnel, scheduling, attending to and upholding superior guest service, coordinating efforts with other departments, and maintaining budget and Powdr standards. Days and hours will vary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all front desk clerk duties which include: guest check-in/out, handling guest billing problems, making reservations, overall use of Lodging Computer menus, correct information regarding guest activities, handling of all monies, and providing EXCEPTIONAL guest service.
• Addressing and resolving guest issues in a timely manner
• Trains new agents in front desk duties.
• Oversees bell staff in the absence of the bell captain
• Performs bell calls in the absence of a bellman
• Covers Night Audit when needed
• Owns the Zone at the front desk and surrounding building – which may entail cleaning, trash removal or snow shoveling on occasion.
• Promotes a “Sales Culture” at the front office by teaching upselling techniques for both check-ins and walk-ins. Also creates opportunities for product sales at the front desk.
• Delegates tasks to ensure that all duties are taken care of on each shift. Includes: group resumes, preparing for group arrivals and departures, posting, researching, organizing, etc.
• Keeps front desk supplies at par levels.
• Promotes team work, deals with employee and guest issues before referring them to manager.
• Passes on information to next shift to ensure a smooth transition.
• Verifies time cards and timelines of employees.
• Verifies accurate counts for all cash banks once per shift.
• Utilizes and completes Supervisor checklist.
• Communicates and coordinates efforts with other lodging departments.
• nsures that everyone on shift has a clean and presentable uniform and is properly groomed
• Performs all other job related duties as assigned.
• Attend group resume and pre-con meetings as a representative of the Front Desk
• Perform regular 1-1 meetings with direct reports to coach and provide feedback on their performance
• Address any employee issues as they arise, including corrective actions if necessary
• Assist with dispatching radio calls to other departments in a timely, professional manner
• Create and maintain strong interdepartmental relationships
• All other duties as assigned by the Front Desk Manager.

Administration Duties

• Completing the daily tasks checklist on each shift in a timely manner.

Guest Service Duties

• Lead by example by delivering excellent guest service and coaching the agents who report to you to do the same.

Other Duties as Assigned

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
• All Leadership team members are expected to participate in the company’s Front Line Assist program to assist in operations as needed, as well as to participate in Leadership events such as meetings, required trainings, and participating in employee dinners/events

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for Front Desk staff, as well as all Lodging guests.

Personal Attributes

• Is honest and has the highest integrity
• Is able to handle and manage confidential information
• Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
• Follows established policies and procedures
• Is supportive of Core Values
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach
• Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.
• Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
• Is flexible with hours and days of work
• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week
• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life
• Team player
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Neat and presentable appearance
• Always holds themselves accountable
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Is very patient and maintains a calm composure when under pressure

Basic Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to be alert and focused for all shifts between the hours of 7am and 11pm.
• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Must have a valid US Driver’s license

Preferred Experience and Special Skills

• Minimum 2 year college degree preferred.
• Industry knowledge and 2 years in Front Desk, Reservations, Guest Service or Hospitality position required.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Experience with Visual One, Inntopia, RTP, Timesaver, Ving Vision or Guestware is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Copper Mountain and its lodging is preferred.

Position was originally posted on Friday, October 2nd. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, October 7th.

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado’s playground.