Front Desk Supervisor - MFBLA

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to ensure smooth front desk operations at our property in Fort Bliss, TX. You will oversee guest relations, provide excellent service, and train staff on service standards and procedures.

The role requires supervision experience, strong English communication, and the ability to manage reservations and billing tasks. Evening and rotating shifts may apply; comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ year front desk/guest relations experience and supervisory exposure.
• Some college preferred.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds; operate computer equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely check-in/check-out per scripting and standards.
• Monitor performance and alert management of issues.
• Upsell rooms to maximize revenue.
• Process cash/credit transactions and manage deposits.
• Answer phones, take reservations, assist staff with duties.
• Promote hotel services and local directions to guests.
• Handle guest complaints and service recovery.

Skills

Front desk experience

Supervisory training

Fluent English

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Property management system (PMS)

Reservations system

Job description

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.

Your Day to Day –

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

What We Need From You –

In the hotel industry we cater for our guest needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Even though a shift will be assigned primarily but not limited to the evening shifts. On occasions we may require working varying shifts across a 7-day period, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $19.50.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision, insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Don't just join a growing team of 370,000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition.

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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