Operations Supervisor

Hei Hotels Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental plans

Vision insurance

Vacation & Holiday programs

Pet insurance

Life insurance & Disability

401(k) Matching

Hotel room discounts

DailyPay

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts in Tampa, at Aloft Tampa Downtown, seeks a Front Office Assistant to support the Front Office Manager in delivering guest-focused service, ensuring efficient check-in/out and accuracy of guest information.

You will greet guests, communicate clearly with staff, handle reservations, and promote HEI programs, while enjoying benefits like paid time off, on-site parking, and Marriott room discounts across locations worldwide.

Qualifications

• One year experience in customer service in hospitality or similar industry.
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Basic math skills and calculator proficiency for moderate calculations.
• Ability to input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prepare complex reports of availability and revenues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Front Office Manager in managing front office operations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Greet guests warmly and provide clear directions to staff.
• Input and retrieve information in computer systems; manage check-in/out processes.
• Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts programs and marketing initiatives.
• Code electronic keys and verify room numbers, rates and payments.
• Handle guest accounts, payments, and balance a house bank.
• Respond to guest requests and resolve complications with appropriate solutions.
• Maintain calm demeanor during busy periods and emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team coordination

Numerical/calculator use

Guest service

Job description

About Us

Elevate your experience in the heart of Tampa at Aloft Tampa Downtown, where convenience meets excitement. Situated amidst the city's vibrant pulse, our location provides easy access to premier destinations such as Busch Gardens, Tampa Theatre, and the iconic Tampa Riverwalk. Join our dynamic team and enjoy a range of benefits including complimentary on-site parking, generous paid time off, flexible holiday programs, and exclusive access to Marriott's discounted hotel room program spanning thousands of locations worldwide.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes

Overview

Assist the Front Office Manager in managing the Front Office operations to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service and compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Ensure that the arrival, departure, and any other guest contact experience are conducted in an efficient and friendly manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Assign and instruct guest service agents in details of work.
• Observes performance and encourages improvement.
• Greet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.
• Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
• Promptly complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate.
• Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand-specific marketing programs.
• Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs.
• Code electronic keys.
• Nonverbally confirm the room number and rate.
• Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate.
• Close out guest accounts at time of check out.
• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods.
• Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank.
• Accept and record vouchers, traveler’s checks and other forms of payment.
• Perform accurate moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator.
• Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear voice.
• Input messages into the computer.
• Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest.
• Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other associates.
• Resolve customer complications and complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions.
• Make decisions and take action based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising approach to accommodate unusual situation.
• Authorize revenue allowances to remedy problems only after other alternative solutions have been offered.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• One year experience in customer service in hospitality or similar industry.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform behind the front desk.
• Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and prepare complex reports of room availability and revenues generated.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Our Culture

Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. We show our "love" to our associates by providing market-leading compensation packages, generous PTO and flex-time initiatives, outstanding career development and advancement opportunities, and job-appropriate assets and resources. We’re always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality. With a variety of world-class brands in our portfolio, hotel locations throughout the United States, and an unparalleled suite of tools, technology, and training, we’re able to provide our associates with a truly unique opportunity to grow and build their future.