Assistant Front Office Manager - OEM

HEI Hotels & Resorts • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Feel inspired when you work at Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, a distinctive full-service waterfront hotel offering stunning views of the harbor and the downtown skyline. Our unique, up-scale 270-room property has been honored as a 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award recipient and has earned several Best of Weddings Awards from The Knot. Our team has consistently excelled in key performance metrics recognized by Hyatt, including Cleanliness, Working Order, and Customer Service. We pride ourselves in creating an inclusive and supportive environment, providing associates with a wealth of opportunities to help advance their careers and are proud to share our 95% Associate Satisfaction score! 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 all other guest contact are conducted in an efficient and friendly manner.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of front desk experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient with PMS system and computer literacy a must.
• Able to handle cash and credit transactions.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of all front office operations and individual job requirements.
• Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high level of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Able to manage multiple tasks at all times and have excellent organizational skills.
• General knowledge of local area attractions and transportation.
• Must be able to stand up for 4 or more hours at a time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers.
• Able to remain calm and alert during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other associates.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of brand’s reward program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient guest registration, checkout, guest service, and telephone service, while ensuring all brand standards are being applied.
• Implement company and franchise programs.
• Prepare forecasts and reports and assist in the development of the Rooms Division budget.
• Monitor and maintain the front office systems and equipment to ensure their optimum performance.
• Track guest satisfaction surveys and maximize usage of the guest response tracking system.
• Provide training for entry level associates and supervisors.
• Develop and implement controls for expense management.
• Utilize labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.
• Ensure timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Interact positively with customers and take action to resolve problems to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Ensure compliance of front office, guest service, and PBX standard operating procedures and policies.
• Ensure all Front Office Quality Standards are complied with and are consistently applied.
• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction.
• Assist in the daily maintenance of room inventory status to achieve optimal levels of revenues while maintaining high levels of guest expectations.
• Maintain all front desk related equipment and a par stock of supplies.
• Resolve customer complaints; anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints, operational issues, business flow and associate performance to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Develop strong relations with the sales team to discuss and implement sales strategies to continually improve occupancy levels and revenues.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free hot meal during your shift
• Benefit eligibility within first 30 days
• Health plans for medical, dental & vision
• Generous 401k match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and flexible holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hotel stay discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness
• Competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision insurance programs through EyeMed
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs
• Pet insurance through the ASPCA
• Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
• Discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs
• Market-leading compensation packages
• Generous PTO and flex-time initiatives
• Outstanding career development and advancement opportunities
• Job-appropriate assets and resources
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees