Front Desk Supervisor

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discounted parking

TRAX passes

401(k) plan

Vacation and sick leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek in Salt Lake City is seeking a Front Desk Associate to support front office operations and guest services. You will assist with check-in/check-out, handle guest inquiries, process registrations, and promote HEI brand programs.

In this role you’ll greet guests, manage payments, explain local attractions, and maintain professional relationships with guests and team members while thriving in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience in customer service in hospitality or similar industry.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers with patience and diplomacy.
• Basic mathematical skills and proficient calculator use.
• Ability to input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Ability to stand, walk and perform duties behind the front desk.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to prepare complex reports of availability and revenues.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with associates, customers and patrons.
• Adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a friendly welcome and assist with check-in/check-out.
• Input and retrieve guest information, confirm room details and promote HEI programs.
• Explain outlet hours and local attractions to guests.
• Process registrations, code keys, and handle room charges and bill settlement.
• Handle credit card authorizations, payments, and balance house accounts.
• Answer phones promptly and relay messages to guests.
• Remain calm during busy times and resolve guest issues with effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with standards and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

POS system

Calculator

Job description

About Us

Experience the Thrill of Downtown Salt Lake City at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek. Join our vibrant team at the heart of Salt Lake City! Situated amidst the city's most beloved attractions, our hotel seamlessly blends modern style with the spirit of the great outdoors. Located across from The Salt Palace Convention Center and a block from TRAX, we're at the epicenter of exciting conventions and group events. This fast-paced environment provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), discounted parking, and subsidized TRAX passes. We are also committed to your professional growth, fostering a supportive environment that encourages career advancement. We're more than just a hotel; we're a community of passionate individuals dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist the Front Office Manager in managing the Front Office operations to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service and compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Ensure that the arrival, departure, and any other guest contact experience are conducted in an efficient and friendly manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff. Assign and instruct guest service agents in details of work. Observes performance and encourages improvement.

• Greet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.

• Promptly complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote *HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand-specific marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys. Nonverbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate. Close out guest accounts at time of check out.

• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, traveler's checks and other forms of payment. Perform accurate moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.

• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear voice. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.

• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other associates. Resolve customer complications and complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Make decisions and take action based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising approach to accommodate unusual situation. Authorize revenue allowances to remedy problems only after other alternative solutions have been offered.

• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• One year experience in customer service in hospitality or similar industry.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

• Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.

• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

• Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform behind the front desk. Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and prepare complex reports of room availability and revenues generated.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• *Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

• HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.