Front Desk Supervisor

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Complimentary meals

Discounted hotel stays

Uniform dry cleaning provided

WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio access

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Front Desk/Guest Service Associate in Waltham, MA. The role focuses on smooth check-in/out, accurate room assignments, and maintaining guest satisfaction while adhering to brand standards.

You will handle payments, provide local information, and coordinate with the Front Office Manager to ensure efficient service during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience in hospitality or similar industry.
• Ability to handle diverse guest requests with patience and diplomacy.
• Basic math skills and calculator proficiency.
• Proficient with computer systems to input and retrieve information.
• Ability to stand and walk at front desk and stay calm in emergencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to compile reports on room availability and revenues.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise staff with clear written and verbal instructions.
• Greet guests with a warm welcome and provide accurate information about hours and local attractions.
• Complete registration through the computer system and assign rooms.
• Process payments, balance the house bank, and post charges.
• Answer telephones promptly and relay messages.
• Remain calm during emergencies while resolving guest issues.
• Maintain attendance and perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate to staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Comply with company policies and standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Front Desk

Cash Handling

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Tools

POS System

Credit Card Processing

Computer Terminal

Job description

About Us

Only 15 miles from downtown Boston, The Westin Waltham Boston provides easy access to Concord, Lexington, and Cambridge. Our associates can enjoy a list of excellent benefits, which include free onsite parking, complimentary lunch or dinner meals and free uniform dry cleaning for hourly associates. Monthly employee appreciation celebrations, family holiday gatherings, incentives for excellent customer service and discounted hotel stay rates. For those looking to stay fit, you can take advantage of our complimentary access to our WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio. At the Westin Waltham, we take care of you so that you can take care of our guests!

Compensation

Salary Range: $25.00 - $26.00 HourlyTipped/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.

Applicants in Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.