Front Office Supervisor - Hampton Inn South Plainfield

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Buffalo Lodging Associates is seeking a Front Office Supervisor for the Hampton Inn by Hilton in South Plainfield, NJ. The role involves coordinating front office operations and supporting management to ensure guest satisfaction within a 107-room property.

The position is full-time with shifts including mornings and evenings, and a starting rate of $19.50 per hour. Hilton brand experience is preferred and a high school diploma is recommended.

Qualifications

• Customer Service experience, in a hotel setting preferred.
• Hilton Brand experience is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Computer knowledge including intranet, Property management system, WORD, and EXCEL is strongly preferred.
• Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval.

Responsibilities

• Oversee guest services and front office operations; ensuring superior service is a priority.
• Foster a positive, cooperative work environment between front office staff and management.
• Supervise front office team and assist in planning, directing work, addressing guest concerns and resolving problems.
• Front Desk Duties: Greeting guests, check-in/check-out through the property management system, entering reservations, updates and cancellations as requested.
• Handle cash, credit card information and goods at the property.
• Respond to all guest requests in a timely manner.
• Typical Schedule: Morning Shifts 7 AM – 3 PM; Evening Shifts 3 PM – 11 PM; Weekend availability required.

Skills

Customer service experience

Hilton Brand experience

Intranet/Word/Excel knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Property management system

Word

Excel

Job description

Hampton Inn by Hilton, South Plainfield-Piscataway-205 New World Way, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

We are currently looking for a Front Office Supervisor to join our Team! Our Hampton Inn with 107 guest rooms, is located off I-287/I-95 in South Plainfield, a half-mile from Hadley Center and 10 minutes from Piscataway. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is six miles away and we're close to a variety of corporate offices. The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center is nine miles away and we're 30 minutes from Newark Airport. We serve a daily hot complimentary to all our guests. A great place to stay - a great place to work. The Hampton Inn is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.

The Front Office Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the coordinating the front office operations of the hotel while providing support to the management team. This is a Full Time position - starting rate of pay $19.50 per hour.

Responsibilities Include

Hilton Brand experience preferred.

• Assists in overseeing guest services and front office operations; ensuring superior service is a priority.
• Foster a positive, cooperative work environment between front office staff and management.
• Supervise front office team. Helps in planning, assigning, directing work, addressing guest concerns and resolving problems.
• Front Desk Duties:
• Greeting guests, complete the check- in/ check-out procedure through the Property management system while obtaining and storing pertinent information.
• Taking reservations from incoming callers inputs all information into the hotel management system. Updates and cancels reservations in the system as requested by the guest.
• Handles cash, credit card information and goods at the property
• Identifying the needs of each guest and provides relevant information regarding the hotel services and amenities, to create an accommodating environment for all. Respond to all guest requests in a timely manner.
• Typical Schedule : Morning Shifts : 7 AM - 3 PM , Evening Shifts: 3 PM - 11 PM, Weekend Availability needed - Flexibility to work all shifts when needed.

About Buffalo Lodging Associates

Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we've partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotel International hotels. Buffalo Lodging Associates is a community of welcoming, committed, and passionate associates driven to provide a best-in-class hospitality experience and operational excellence.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is one who embodies Buffalo Lodging's culture and core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive. For the most success in this role, requirements are as follows:

• Customer Service experience, in a hotel setting preferred.
• Hilton Hotel Brand experience is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Computer knowledge including intranet, Property management system, WORD, and EXCEL is strongly preferred.
• Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval.

What We Offer You

At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:

• Paid Weekly (Every Friday!)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

  Buffalo Lodging Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all associates 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.