Front Office Manager

Hampton Inn Knoxville/Lenoir City, TN; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Immediate Pay- earned wage access!

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday pay

Bonus opportunities

Brand-specific employee discounts

Long term/short term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Kana Hotel Group is seeking a Front Office Manager to lead the front desk operations at a Hampton Inn property in Lenoir City, TN. The role centers on delivering exceptional guest service, supervising staff, and ensuring smooth daily operations of the front desk.

The candidate will work primarily 3P-11P shifts, with responsibilities including training, guest issue resolution, and coordination with housekeeping to maintain high standards of service.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ hospitality experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Customer service experience required.
• Experience handling cash and credit card procedures.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead front desk team to uphold standards of excellence.
• Train staff and participate in performance reviews.
• Screen applicants and interview guest services candidates.
• Provide high-quality service and resolve guest issues.
• Act as manager on duty handling complaints and special requests.
• Develop short/long-term plans for guest services and assist in budgeting.
• Maximize occupancy and profitability through reservation management and upselling.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping to improve guest services and cross-department communication.
• Maintain cash handling procedures and security of monies.
• Communicate daily activities to management and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Front desk management

Cash handling

Customer service

Staff supervision

Job description

Kana Hotel Group'smission is to be one of the most admired and service quality driven hotel companies in the industry. We will accomplish our goal by creating an atmosphere of friendly employee behavior and delivering the highest quality service and value to our guests.

From our Team Members to our General Managers and Regional Support team, we seek people who have a passion for the hospitality business and want to grow with us. Most of our existing leadership team members have been promoted from within the company.As a member of our team, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the company, as well as the company’s services. In return you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

Kana Hotel Group is proud to offer the following benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Immediate Pay- earned wage access!
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Brand-specific employee discounts
• Long term/short term disability
• Life insurance

Primary Responsibilities

Must have open flexibility Shifts will be primarily 3P-11P with occasional 11A-7P

This is not a traditional office-based management role. The successful candidate will lead by example, spending most of their time at the front desk while helping ensure procedures and service standards are followed. While the role includes supervisory responsibilities and helping maintain operational standards, the majority of the position will involve front desk duties and direct guest interaction.

• Manage and monitor activities of all employees in the Front Office department making sure the team adheres the standards of excellence
• Conduct employee training and development; assist in performance reviews and disciplinary action
• Conduct applicant screening and initial interviews of guest services applicants
• Maintain a professional and high-quality service-oriented environment at all times
• Act as manager on duty for the hotel, dealing with complaints, problem solving, disturbances, special requests and any other issues that may arise.
• Develop short term and long term financial and operational plans for the guest service department which relate to the overall objectives of the hotel. Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget.
• Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximizes profitability related to the guest services department.
• Inform all Front Office staff of daily activities, group and VIP arrivals as well as special requests and repeat guests.
• Check accommodations, making sure any special requests are carried out
• Manage the reservation function to maintain highest possible room occupancy and average daily rate through suggestive selling by employees.
• Greet guests upon arrival and ensure escort to accommodations if appropriate.
• Track employee performance with upselling guest rooms
• Work closely with the Housekeeping Department to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communication.
• Maintain procedures for credit control and handling of financial transactions, security of monies, guest security and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate daily activities with hotel management team on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in hospitality required
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Customer service experience required
• Experience handling cash and credit card procedures
• Attention to detail **
• Knowledge of the hotel layout, all amenities offered, and all procedures & organization.
• Knowledge of local geographic area knowledge, area businesses & services, major highway/street information, and community events & attractions.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.