The Front Office Supervisor is responsible for providing attentive, courteous, and efficient service to all guests during check-in, throughout their stay, and at checkout, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards.
- Maintain proper operation of the PBX console and ensure that all hotel standards are met (if applicable).
- Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities, and hours of operation in a timely manner.
- Ensure logging and delivery of packages, mail, and messages to guests and meeting rooms.
- Review Front Office log and Trace File daily.
- Answer inquiries from guests regarding restaurants, transportation, entertainment, etc.
- Follow all cash handling and credit policies.
- Be aware of all rates, packages, and special promotions as listed in the Red Book.
- Be familiar with all in-house groups.
- Be aware of closed out and restricted dates.
- Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario.
- Be familiar with hospitality terminology.
- Have knowledge of emergency procedures and assist as needed.
- Handle check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner. Use proper two-way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees.
- Fully comprehend and be able to operate all relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
- Perform all tasks and duties on the shift checklist in a timely and efficient manner.
- Complete bucket check, room rate verification report, and housekeeping report.
- Balance and prepare individual paperwork for shift closing according to hotel standards.
- Maintain and market promotions and guest programs.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Assist guests with safe deposit boxes.
Qualifications
- College coursework in a related field is helpful.
- Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Computer experience required.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Flexible and willing to work long hours when required.
- Light physical effort involved, such as exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
- Ability to stand during the entire shift.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Supervise all team members at the Front Office.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with employees and guests.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Attend all required meetings and trainings.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
- Comply with hotel standards and regulations for safe and efficient operations.
- Identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Handle problems proactively, including anticipating, preventing, and solving issues.
- Understand and apply complex information from various sources.
- Cross-train in other hotel-related areas.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Show initiative by anticipating guest or operational needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.