Front Desk Supervisor

IHG Hotels & Resorts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Room discounts

Training programs

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in New Orleans seeks a Front Desk Supervisor to oversee daily front desk operations, ensure seamless check‑in/check‑out, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will coach front desk agents, handle guest concerns, balance cash transactions, and work with housekeeping and maintenance. Strong communication, leadership, and knowledge of hotel systems are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in hospitality preferred.
• Previous hotel front desk experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of hotel property management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support front desk agents during all shifts.
• Ensure efficient guest check-in and check-out procedures.
• Handle guest complaints, special requests, and service recovery situations professionally.
• Train, coach, and mentor front desk employees on policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
• Monitor reservations, room assignments, and occupancy levels.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of the front office team.
• Balance cash transactions, review reports, and ensure accurate billing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with hotel, brand, and safety standards.
• Act as Manager on Duty when required and coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

PMS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality coursework preferred

Tools

Hotel PMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

First impressions count. To get our guests’ memorable experiences off to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for a Front Desk Supervisor who can make transactions feel seamless, offer exceptional local insights, and anticipate every request to make our guests feel right at home.

Job Summary

The Front Desk Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the hotel front desk, ensuring guests receive outstanding service from check‑in through check‑out. This role supervises front desk staff, resolves guest concerns, maintains operational standards, and assists in maximizing room revenue and guest satisfaction.

A little taste of your day‑to‑day

• Supervise and support front desk agents during all shifts.
• Ensure efficient guest check‑in and check‑out procedures.
• Handle guest complaints, special requests, and service recovery situations professionally.
• Train, coach, and mentor front desk employees on policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
• Monitor reservations, room assignments, and occupancy levels.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of the front office team.
• Balance cash transactions, review reports, and ensure accurate billing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with hotel, brand, and safety standards.
• Act as Manager on Duty when required and coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments.

What We need from you

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in hospitality preferred.
• Previous hotel front desk experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of hotel property management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.

Requirements

• Deliver exceptional guest service and maintain high guest satisfaction scores.
• Support achievement of hotel occupancy and revenue goals.
• Maintain accurate guest records and financial transactions.
• Foster a positive, productive, and professional front desk team environment.
• Leadership and team development.
• Conflict resolution.
• Guest relations.
• Cash handling and auditing.
• Scheduling and staff management.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever‑growing global family.

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So if you can help our guests enjoy the brighter side of travel, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn family.

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Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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