Front Desk Supervisor

Hotel Leveque; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Guest room discounts

Free meals

On-the-job training

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Job summary

The Abbey Resort is hiring a Front Desk Supervisor to lead the desk team at our lakeside hotel. You will greet guests, register rooms, balance accounts, and monitor daily reports to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

This role also includes shift leadership, training new staff, and handling reservations with care. Starting at $17.00 per hour, we offer benefits and a pathway to growth within our hospitality family at Geneva Lake.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic front desk procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience/training.
• Ability to accomplish necessary tasks on a computer.
• Extensive knowledge of hotel property management systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language.
• Basic understanding of group billing concepts and arrival/departure flow.
• Basic understanding of PMS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle guest issues and recover guests when necessary.
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Counts, verifies, and maintains a cash bank.
• Runs the House Count Report and the Room Service Status Report.
• Inputs reservations, makes modifications, and assists with cancellations.
• Greets and registers guests and assigns rooms.
• Processes all check-outs and balances department accounts.
• Monitors guest accounts for extreme charges or suspicious activity.
• Supervises Front Desk personnel and assists in training.
• Keeps reservation status and departure reports up to date.
• Coordinates with Housekeeping on late check-outs.
• Resolves guest questions and provides information on hotel amenities.

Skills

Front desk procedures

English communication

Computer proficiency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PMS systems

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Front Desk Supervisor at The Abbey Resort

Compensation: Starting at $17.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

As an Abbey Resort associate, you will have the opportunity to be part of an incredible team at an all service resort situated on the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake. We aim to hire individuals who are ready and committed to exceed the expectation of every guest by genuinely creating lasting memories, maintaining a positive attitude and by providing outstanding service every time.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Front Desk Supervisor is a fully trained and reliable front desk agent with the responsibility of their shift. They are also involved in the training of new staff as directed by the Front Office Manager. They must work well with others and be able to lead the desk personnel in order to ensure that the Abbey Resort Standards are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of basic front desk procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience/training
• Ability to accomplish necessary tasks on a computer.
• Extensive knowledge of hotel property management systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language.
• Basic understanding of group billing concepts as well as arrival/departure flow to include preparation/room blocking.
• Basic understanding of PMS systems, Microsoft (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to handle guest related issues and recover guests when necessary
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles with a valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Counts, verifies, and maintains a cash bank.
• Runs the House Count Report and the Room Service Status Report, making sure all requests are handled properly.
• Inputs reservations, makes modifications, and assists with cancellations from customers or calls.
• Greets and registers guests and assigns rooms.
• Processes all check-outs.
• Balances all department accounts before the end of the shift and follows procedures for all computer postings.
• Verifies that all checks are properly endorsed and stamped.
• Maintains the neatness of the Front Desk work area.
• Keeps keys and cash under constant security.
• Monitors guest accounts and notifies Front Office Manager of any extreme charges to any guest account, or any suspicious action by a guest.
• Runs a detailed shift audit to the printer and makes the shift closing.
• Supervises the Front Desk personnel.
• Assists in training new employees in the Front Desk Department.
• Keeps a constant check of reservation status by taking a detailed arrival report.
• Completes departure reports and follows up with the Housekeeping department on late check outs.
• Verifies room status as stated on the Housekeeping report immediately after receiving it. Investigates and corrects any discrepancies.
• Assists the guests with pertinent information concerning the hotel's accommodations and features and resolves complaints.
• Runs daily system reports, i.e. arrivals, departures, occupancy, house count, etc. and distributes them according to established guidelines.
• Performs the bucket check nightly.
• Performs shift closing procedures and reviews all work performed during the shift.
• Monitors guest text messaging system throughout the day and responds accordingly to guest concerns and questions
• Performs follow ups with guests when a request order is completed by other departments.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Required to perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Scheduled hours may vary on business needs and may or may not include holidays, weekends, various shifts, overtime or reduced hours.

ENVIRONMENT:

Well lit, temperature controlled, indoor lobby setting. Standing behind a high desk on hard surface flooring.

Insurance Benefits & PTO Accrual from Day 1!

The Friendliest Resort in Lake Geneva is growing our team!

Explore everything a career in hospitality has to offer when you join the team at The Abbey Resort. We aim to hire individuals who are ready and committed to a "Can Do" Attitude by creating memorable experiences in the lives of all we serve.

As part of the Abbey Resort family, you will have the opportunity to join an incredibly talented team with great benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement both in our resort and at our sister properties worldwide.

• Employee discounts on property and at other First Hospitality properties
• Guest room discounts for friends and family
• Free meals with every shift
• On the job training
• Welcoming and supportive global network
• Medical, dental, and life insurance, 401K and more for full-time employees
• Dental, Vision, and Teladoc benefits for part-time employees