Front Office Supervisor | TownePlace Suites, Minneapolis

CSM Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated Guest Service Manager to enhance guest satisfaction and lead a dynamic team. This role involves training staff, managing financial results, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, and make a significant impact on guest experiences while driving business success.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and service recovery.
• Experience in staff management and training is essential.
• Ability to manage financial results and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction by meeting service standards.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching.
• Assist in effective labor management and revenue maximization.

Skills

Guest Service

People Management

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Guest Service: Accountable for guest satisfaction by ensuring service standards are met and guests’ needs and concerns are responded to in a timely manner with a focus on service recovery when applicable. Works side by side with staff to train and model appropriate guest service standards. Responsible for holding staff members accountable for anticipating needs and exceeding guest expectations. Anticipates and responds to guests in a friendly and positive manner. Process check-ins and check-outs, verify billing, create reservations, and process special requests. Assists guests by having knowledge of hotel property, local attractions, and hours of operation of hotel outlets and services. Assists in achieving business revenue goals by developing and implementing creative service programs designed to increase guest satisfaction.
2. People Management and Training: Evaluates staff performance and coaches to ensure standards are met. Works in conjunction with manager to deliver discipline/corrective action. Motivates staff by setting goals, providing ongoing feedback, and rewarding/recognizing employees. Ensures all required training for department employees is completed and training records are maintained. Analyzes quality issues, identifies training needs, suggests changes, and ensures implementation to improve results. Utilizes available resources and adheres to CSM training policies. Promotes collaboration and a positive, professional work environment.
3. Financial Results and Cost Control: Responsible for assisting in effective labor management through proper scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting based on business needs. Follows proper selling techniques and ensures strategies are utilized to maximize room revenues. Monitors room availability, follows restrictions, and all booking policies and procedures. Drives sales and maximizes revenue by up-selling rooms and amenities. Uses expertise to suggest and implement changes to front desk operations as needed, while maximizing revenue and occupancy.
4. Self/Workload Management: Attends all daily, weekly and/or monthly department/hotel meetings to ensure proper communication/planning occurs. Must have high attention to detail, good communication skills, and leadership ability. Must have excellent organization skills, and a high degree of creativity to facilitate efficient problem solving. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work in an environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines. Adheres to all CSM Standard Operating Procedures and has reliable attendance behavior. Complies with CSM attendance policy in a predictable and reliable manner.
5. Safety/Risk Management: Conduct routine inspections of front desk operations to maintain standards per CSM, local, state, and federal regulations. Ensures a clean and safe work environment, and follows all CSM procedures for guest/employee incidents.