Front Desk Supervisor

Plazahotelelpaso; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels seeks a Front Desk Supervisor to oversee front desk operations and ensure service, quality, and sustainability standards are met.

The role includes interviewing and developing staff, resolving guest issues, driving satisfaction, handling reservations, cash, and audits. On-site position requiring 1–3 years of related experience and a degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates to standards.
• Resolve guest complaints by researching the situation and applying effective solutions.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Participate in lobby ambassador activities to interact with guests and foster repeat stays.
• Oversee front office operations in the absence of the Front Office Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Perform bookkeeping activities such as balancing accounts and conducting audits.
• Make and confirm reservations; process payments and close guest accounts at check-out.
• Promote company and brand-specific marketing programs.
• Greet guests on arrival and provide keys, folders, and refreshment center items as appropriate.
• Follow EarthView sustainability guidelines and practice safe work habits.

Skills

Staff supervision

Coaching

Scheduling

Guest service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Opportunity: Front Desk Supervisor

Supervise front desk operations in accordance with established guest service, quality and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Assistant Front Office Manager – Front Office Manager – Assistant General Manager

Your Focus

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Resolve guest complaints and concerns by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Participate in lobby ambassador and other activities related to interacting with guests on an individual level, thus creating a relationship and culture that will result in repeat stays.
• Oversee front office operations in the absence of the Front Office Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Perform bookkeeping activities such as balancing accounts and conducting audits.
• Make and confirm reservations.
• Promote company and brand-specific marketing programs.
• Greet guests immediately upon arrival; register and assign guests to hotel rooms.
• Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate.
• Compute bills, collect payments, handle cash, and make change for guests.
• Close out guest accounts at time of check out. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
• Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies.
• Ensure hotel entrance, reception and other public areas are properly maintained in regards to cleanliness and appearance.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on all shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Source: HHM Hotels