Front Office Manager Department Head

Vistana Scottsdale Management Inc; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is seeking a Front Office Manager to lead the Guest Services team, oversee the Front Desk, Switchboard, Bell, and Retail operations, and optimize guest satisfaction. You will direct daily activities, coach staff, and implement service standards to achieve financial and service goals.

The role requires strong leadership, operations experience, and a commitment to hospitality excellence in a salaried environment. Relocation assistance and a bonus program are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or an associate degree in Hospitality/Business and related experience.
• 4 years in guest services/front desk or related area (or 2-year degree with 2 years experience).
• Experience leading a Guest Services team and managing front desk operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Guest Services team; drive excellent customer service across front desk and related areas.
• Manage day-to-day Front Office operations, staffing, and performance standards.
• Establish strong relationships with staff and guests; monitor progress and communicate expectations.
• Ensure adherence to Front Office policies and procedures; oversee budget and cost controls.
• Foster a positive guest experience and recognize team contributions.

Skills

Guest Services

Front Desk

Leadership

Staff Management

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Hospitality/Business

Job description

Pay Range: $65,000-$78,000 + Bonus Eligible Relocation Assistance is Available.

This is an exempt position and will be paid on a salaried basis in accordance with state and federal law.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for all front office functions and staff. Areas of responsibility include Bell Staff, Switchboard Operations, Guest Services/Front Desk and Retail/Gift Shop, as applicable. As a department head, directs and works with managers and employees to successfully execute all front office operations, including guest arrival and departure procedures. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area. OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Guest Services Team Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence. Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. Ensures recognition of employees is taking place across areas of responsibility. Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress. Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

Maintaining Guest Services and Front Desk Goals

Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Keeps Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results. Conducts department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results. Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. Understands the impact of Front Office operations on the Rooms area and overall property financial goals. Manages department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Managing Projects and Policies

Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures. Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed. Supervises and managing employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence. Acts as the Service Champion for the Front Office and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Strives to improve service performance. Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Ensures that all Front Office areas have an atmosphere that is conducive to the overall guest experience. Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement. Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints. Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance. Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an open door policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns. Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for Front Office Staff. Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers. Interviews and hires managers and hourly employee team members with the appropriate skills and in a timely manner to meet the business needs of the operation.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner. Identifies and analyzes Front Office operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.

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