Overnight Front Office Supervisor
Front Desk Supervisors are responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, and for serving as ambassadors throughout the guest’s stay. They make the first impression by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the hotel and local area, and offering the full range of upscale hotel amenities and services. Front Desk Supervisors also settle guest accounts upon check‑out, resolve guest issues, and complete special requests. They work closely with all hotel departments, especially Concierge, Bell/Door, and Ideal Services teams.
Responsibilities
- Process guest check‑ins and check‑outs according to Omni’s Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures
- Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses
- Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.)
- Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements
- Pre‑register designated guests and prepare key packets
- Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery)
- Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information
- Employ attention to detail to ensure security of guest room access
- Understand and execute all Omni accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments
- Maintain guest history files on all guests
- Accommodate room changes expediently
- Document all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolution; follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction
- Issue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of key
- Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes
- Generate, print and distribute daily and weekly reports
- Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping
- Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages and promotions
- Ensure the public areas (lobby) are maintained clean and tidy in partnership with Housekeeping
- Interact with other departments to ensure that guests’ needs are satisfied
- Speak to guests in a friendly, warm manner, making them feel welcome at the hotel
- Proactively seek ways to improve the hotel experience for guests
- Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among co‑workers; treat co‑workers fairly and equitably
- Maintain a professional, neat and organized appearance according to Omni Boston Seaport standards
- Respond swiftly and effectively to any emergency or safety situation; ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury or accident
- Attend all required department trainings and meetings
- Perform any other duties required by management
Qualifications
- Previous luxury hotel experience is required
- Previous Front Office experience is required
- Customer service oriented, ability to multi‑task, detail‑orientation, and excellent organizational skills needed
- Knowledge of the surrounding area and all its attractions
- Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high‑profile events, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem‑solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail
- Proven ability to engage guests at all levels; must be passionate about providing warm, engaging and personalized service
- Candidate must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple priorities
- Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations; maintain a positive and professional demeanor at all times
- Must be able to report to work on time and when scheduled
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
- Must meet standards of appearance and maintain a high level of personal hygiene at all times
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; candidate must be comfortable speaking to guests. Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co‑workers
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