Assistant Front Office Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Front Office Manager is a proactive leader with strong communication skills who will support the Front Office Manager in overseeing the front office daily operations, while delivering exceptional guest services. This position assists in supervising front office staff, managing check-in/check-out procedures, resolving guest concerns, and optimizing room assignments. The Assistant Front Office Manager collaborates with housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments to maintain operational efficiency and uphold service standards. By delivering impeccable service and innovative programming, the Assistant Front Office Manager will uphold La Bahia Hotel & Spa’s service standards (inspired by Forbes) while elevating our beachfront property.
Requirements
- 2 years or more minimum experience as Assistant Front Office Manager in a luxury hotel and/or resort overseeing multiple departments.
- Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations as relates to the rooms department.
- Knowledge of luxury rooms service standards (Forbes 5 Star, AAA 5 Diamond).
- Strong leadership skills; a natural motivator
- Strong management reporting skills.
- Strong business acumen.
- Strong Communication Skills (written, verbal and formal presentation style)
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Effective decision-making skills
- Effective conflict management skills
- Ability to influence others
- Strong organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Luxury resort experience preferred.
- Hotel opening experience a plus.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial - able to lead a team to success by leading by example.
- Housekeeping experience/knowledge a plus
Responsibilities
- Handles all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily.
- Maintains positive guest and colleague interactions with good working relationships.
- Ensures that all Front Office employees deliver professional and exceptional guest service at all times.
- Assists in greeting and checking-in VIP and Long Stay guests.
- Ensures that all Front Office employees are familiar with the hotel’s products and services.
- Personally and frequently verifies that guests are receiving the best possible service during check-in and check-out.
- Spends time in Front Office areas during peak periods to ensure that the area is managed well by the respective team and delivers the brand promise.
- Establishes a rapport with guests and maintains good customer relationships.
- Conducts frequent and thorough inspections of guest rooms and Rooms areas in general together with the Housekeeping Manager.
- Assists in securing external guest accommodation in overbooking situations.
- Ensures that public areas are clean and up to standard.
- Ensures that all daily arrival V.I.P. rooms, special request rooms, and long stay guest rooms are pre-blocked in advance, that Housekeeping is notified and that each room is prepared with the appropriate welcome amenities.
- Works closely with the Housekeeping and Engineering Departments to block rooms as necessary for maintenance.
- Works closely with other management personnel in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests.
- Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and leadership within the scope of the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
