The Assistant Front Office Manager reports directly to the Front Office Manager. The purpose of the Front Office Supervisor is to oversee the day-to-day running of Reception. In addition to the basic reception duties, you will also be responsible for helping motivate and develop team members. As a result, you should be someone who empowers staff and advocates personal growth and development while working to provide an unforgettable personalized experience for every guest.
MAIN DUTIES:
· Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the Reception team
· Ensure standards are followed in all areas and exceptional service is provided to all guests.
· Assist in the training and development of the Reception team and the onboarding of all new hires.
· Assist the Reception team in handling any guest inquiries and complaints.
· Ensure the correct accommodation is allocated, with special attention to VIP clients and repeat guests.
· Occasional coverage of the night manager shifts
· Cover multiple Manager-on-duty (MOD) shifts per week
· Ensure the integrity of billing and cash handling. Ensure a high level of communication between the Front Office and all other departments within the hotel
· Assist with room reservations where needed
REQUIREMENTS:
· Minimum of 3 years as a hotel receptionist or 1 year as a Supervisor
· Knowledge of Opera PMS
· Excellent communication skills
· Friendly and professional telephone etiquette
· Excellent level of spoken and written English
· Exceptional organization and administrative skills
· Exceptional PC skills
· Ability to remain calm under pressure
· Flexible scheduling
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
· Paid vacation, sick and personal days
· Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
· Commuter benefits
· Holiday staff parties and staff appreciation events
· Employee meals while on duty
· Departmental and company-wide incentive programs
· In-house uniform dry cleaning services
With 3 hotels in New York City and 8 in London, Firmdale sets a standard as a unique and exciting place to work. According to Company owners Tim and Kit Kemp, “Hotels should be living things not stuffy institutions.”
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