Front Desk Supervisor

Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to lead daily front desk operations and uphold our guest service standards. You will recruit, train, and coach associates, ensuring responsiveness to guest needs while maintaining brand quality and EarthView sustainability practices.

You will also manage reservations, handle financial transactions, and partner with management to drive guest satisfaction and repeat stays through proactive service and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in front desk or hospitality supervision preferred.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train, schedule, and coach staff to brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front desk operations and staff to ensure guest service excellence.
• Resolve guest complaints with effective research and swift solutions.
• Monitor guest satisfaction metrics and drive improvement initiatives.
• Engage in lobby ambassador activities to enhance guest relations.
• Oversee front office operations in the absence of management.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks including balancing accounts and audits.
• Make and confirm reservations; process payments and close guest accounts.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MSDS/OSHA standards

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

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