Hotel Front Desk Supervisor

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401K with employer match

Employee rate discounts

Job summary

McKibbon Hospitality in Austin, TX is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to lead the front desk operations and ensure the highest level of guest service while upholding our guiding principles. The role reports to Guest Services leadership and focuses on delivering exceptional experiences.

You will manage staffing, scheduling, training, and daily performance metrics, while maintaining brand standards and ensuring smooth, compliant front desk operations for a busy hotel.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hotel as a front desk representative (or equivalent).
• Experience with major hotel brands like Marriott, Hilton, or Starwood (highly desired).
• The ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Provide professional, positive and hospitable work environment; adhere to brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front desk operations and staff, including shift closings, bank audits, and daily reports.
• Schedule the Front Desk Department and ensure proper coverage per labor guidelines.
• Train all front desk staff on brand and company standards to maximize service.
• Support guest experience and satisfaction and resolve issues.
• Inspect and ensure safety and security standards are maintained.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Leadership development

Job description

What Makes a McKibbon Hotel Front Desk Supervisor?As a key member of the front desk leadership team, the Front Desk Supervisor is accountable for the hotel’s front desk operations. Reporting to the Guest Services Manager and Assistant General Manager, the hotel’s Front Desk Supervisor will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of ethical leadership to lead the front desk team to deliver the highest standard of customer service while embracing the McKibbon Guiding Principles. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why so many of our associates have made McKibbon Hospitality their career home.A Day in the Life:Front Desk Supervisor will be responsible for assisting with the overall performance of the property’s front desk department, including guest satisfaction, brand quality assurance, budget and labor.You will supervise the daily operations of the front desk operations and front desk staff, including the supervision of shift closings, bank audits, and daily reports.You will be responsible for scheduling the Front Desk Department and adhering to company labor guidelines to ensure proper coverage.Train all front desk staff as it relates to brand and company standards to maximize service culture.Assist and promote everyone sells philosophy and champion the Daily Sell Strategy.Implementation of front office programs to enhance the experience and provide leisure enjoyment for the guests.Inspect and ensure that safety and security standards are being maintained.Support guest experience and satisfaction in all operations ensuring problem resolution.Conduct daily reviews of guaranteed no-show billing, guest ledger, and accounts receivables.Accurately perform payment processing.Responsible for overseeing the Market (fully stocked, weekly inventory, place orders).Assist the Executive Housekeeper as needed to inspect guest rooms and public area.Embrace the McKibbon Guiding Principles: Think Bigger, Love Your Community, Do the Right Thing, Support Each Other, Make a Lasting Impression.Requirements Experience working in a hotel as a front desk representative (or equivalent). Experience with major hotel brands like Marriott, Hilton, or Starwood (highly desired). The ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings. Ability to ensure that hotel policies and brand standards are followed.Provide professional, positive and hospitable work environment.Ideal Skills & Qualities: Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The skills and experience to lead a team to consistently deliver exceptional guest service. Developing the leadership qualities of all staff. Maintaining positive relationships with associates to drive associate satisfaction.Perks & Benefits Beyond the Basics:We know that hospitality starts from within, and that’s why we value the employee experience as much as we value our guests’ experience. From our competitive benefits package to our fun-loving spirit, we strive to create an environment that’s equal parts work and play. Our people will always be our first investment. We offer benefits and perks based on full or part time employment:Benefits: Full Time Associates:Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and visionLife insurancePet InsuranceShort and long-term disabilityPaid time off and holidaysTuition assistanceFinancial & Occupational Wellness: All AssociatesCompetitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)401K Savings Plan, 50% matching up to 10% of compensationAssociate referral programBrand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)Personal Wellness: All AssociatesFundraising matching funds programTeam volunteer opportunities24/7 chaplain servicesExclusive hotel rate discountsAny state specific holiday, vacation or benefit requirements will apply.All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.