Front Desk Supervisor (HIEx)

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Other benefits

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a professional Front Desk Clerk to provide timely and courteous check-in/check-out services in accordance with established scripting and standards.

The role requires a High School diploma, about one year of front desk/guest relations experience with supervisory exposure, and fluent English. You will assist guests, handle reservations, and promote hotel services while maintaining a welcoming lobby environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus one year front office/guest relations experience including some supervisory training/experience.
• Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the front desk function; ensure staff is properly trained including service expectations, hotel facilities and services, local directions, property management and reservations systems, safety and emergency procedures, etc.
• Monitor performance and recommend corrective or disciplinary action. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.
• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier or other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.
• Routinely check in/check-out guests, answer phones, take reservations and assist staff with job functions. May be responsible for issuing safe-deposit boxes to guest and ensuring the security of keys.
• Promote hotel services, facilities and outlets; provide guests with information such as local attractions and directions to increase guest satisfaction.
• Complete opening and closing shift duties, and communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures in accordance with established guidelines.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reservations systems

Job description

The hourly pay rate for this role is $20.84. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide timely and professional check-in/check-out services in accordance with established scripting and standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in supervising the front desk function; ensure staff is properly trained including service expectations, hotel facilities and services, local directions, property management and reservations systems, safety and emergency procedures, etc.
• Monitor performance and recommend corrective or disciplinary action. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.
• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier or other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.
• Routinely check in/check-out guests, answer phones, take reservations and assist staff with job functions. May be responsible for issuing safe-deposit boxes to guest and ensuring the security of keys.
• Promote hotel services, facilities and outlets; provide guests with information such as local attractions and directions to increase guest satisfaction.
• Complete opening and closing shift duties, and communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures in accordance with established guidelines.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent, plus one year front office/guest relations experience including some supervisory training/experience. Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

CAPABILITIES

• Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Handling objects, products and computer equipment
• Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.

OTHER

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.
• Basic math skills are used frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating and training abilities are often used.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Work Area: Front Office The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This position is classified as non-exempt (per the Fair Labor Standards Act) and is subject to overtime in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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