Front Office Lead - Guest Experience & Operations

Remington Hospitality; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Hospitality is seeking a proactive Front Office Manager to oversee guest relations and front desk operations. You will anticipate guest needs, greet guests warmly, and ensure smooth check-in and check-out processes.

Responsibilities include staffing front office teams, resolving complaints, operating the MICROS system, coordinating with Housekeeping and Engineering, and assisting the General Manager with special requests and group blocks.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, maintaining positive guest relations at all times.
• Greet and communicate cordially with guests, promptly and professionally checking them in and out of the hotel.
• Ensure proper staffing levels of front office associates, including interviewing, hiring, supervising, training and scheduling front desk agents, front office supervisors, guest service aides/bell staff, concierge staff and PBX operators.
• Have complete understanding of Front Office staff's job descriptions and duties and be able to perform duties at any given time.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction in each interaction. Manage guest resolution process to include investigation of situation and creative problem solving to ensure guest is satisfied with outcome.
• Accurately manage and operate the MICROS system at the front office, including all daily transactions and those which are not performed often.
• Communicate with Housekeeping and Engineering Departments regarding guest rooms, requests and maintenance requests/needs.
• Assist the General Manager by handling special requests, group blocking and unusual circumstances.

Job description

• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, maintaining positive guest relations at all times. Greet and communicate cordially with guests, promptly and professionally checking them in and out of the hotel.
• Ensure proper staffing levels of front office associates, including interviewing, hiring, supervising, training and scheduling front desk agents, front office supervisors, guest service aides/bell staff, concierge staff and PBX operators.
• Have complete understanding of Front Office staff's job descriptions and duties and be able to perform duties at any given time.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction in each interaction. Manage guest resolution process to include investigation of situation and creative problem solving to ensure guest is satisfied with outcome.
• Accurately manage and operate the MICROS system at the front office, including all daily transactions and those which are not performed often.
• Communicate with Housekeeping and Engineering Departments regarding guest rooms, requests and maintenance requests/needs.
• Assist the General Manager by handling special requests, group blocking and unusual circumstances.