Front Desk Supervisor

Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Program

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Complimentary Parking and Meals

Job summary

Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to manage all front desk functions in accordance with hotel standards. You will direct, implement and maintain a service and management philosophy guiding staff.

Reports to the Front Desk Manager and supervises Front Desk Agents, Bell/Door, PBX, Reservations and Concierge staff. The role spans front desk, back office areas, guest rooms and public spaces.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English both verbal and non-verbal.
• Compute basic arithmetic.
• Familiarity with yield management and cost controls.
• Ability to: perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• prioritize and organize.
• be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
• follow directions thoroughly.
• understand guest's service needs.
• work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• work with minimal supervision.
• maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
• ascertain departmental training needs and provide such training.
• direct performance of staff and follow up with corrections when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Front Desk functions in line with hotel standards.
• Direct, implement and maintain a service and management philosophy for staff.
• Supervise Front Desk Agents, Bell/Door, PBX, Reservations and Concierge staff.
• Collaborate with Front Desk Management, Catering & Sales, F&B, Accounting and Housekeeping.
• Ensure seamless guest experiences across front desk and back office areas.

Skills

English fluency

Arithmetic skills

Yield management

Cost controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Property management system

POS system

Job description

WE PREPARE, INSPIRE, EMPOWER, ENTRUST IN YOU!JOIN OUR DREAM MAKER CULTURE

We are committed to invest in our people to develop a happy and prosperous future. We support you every step of the way in your career journey and offer benefits and unique learning and development opportunities that include:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Program
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Outstanding Recognition and Awards Program
• Effective Training Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary Parking and Meals in Dedicated Employee Restaurant
• Preferred Pricing on Food and Beverage, Spa Treatments and Retail Purchases
• Management Programs to Progress on Your Career Journey
• Health and Wellness Fairs

JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Front Desk functions, in accordance with hotel standards. Directs, implements and maintains a service and management philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff.

REPORTS TO: Front Desk Manager.

SUPERVISES: Front Desk Agents, Bell/Door staff, PBX staff, Reservations staff and Concierge staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Front Desk and Back Office Areas, Guest Rooms and Public Areas.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Staff in Front Desk, Bell/Door, Transportation, Concierge, Reservations, Front Desk Management, Hotel Assistant Managers, Catering & Sales, Food and Beverage, Accounting, Housekeeping, Executive Offices, Security and Engineering.

External: Hotel guests/visitors, Tour company representatives, Limousine service personnel, other hotels and vendors/suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate, some college.
• Previous experience in cashiering.
• 2 years experience as a Front Desk Supervisor, preferably a style hotel.

• Fluency in English both verbal and non-verbal.
• Compute basic arithmetic.
• Familiarity with yield management and cost controls.
• Ability to:

• perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• prioritize and organize.
• be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
• follow directions thoroughly.
• understand guest's service needs.
• work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• work with minimal supervision.
• maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
• ascertain departmental training needs and provide such training.
• direct performance of staff and follow up with corrections when needed.

• Input and access information in the property management system/computers/point of sales system.

Desirable:

• College degree.
• Fluency in a second language, preferably .
• Certification in CPR.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to suggestively sell.
• Previous guest relations training.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Essential:

1. 1. Exert physical effort in transporting 20 pounds
2. 2. Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
3. 3. Remain in stationary position throughout work shift.
4. 4. Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding.