Assistant Front Office Manager

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation•Sonesta Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Assistant Front Office Manager supports the daily operations of the Front Desk and Reservations to ensure an exceptional guest experience aligned with Sonesta Service and G.U.E.S.T. standards. This role supervises front office staff, oversees cash and credit card security, supports revenue optimization through room inventory and pricing strategies, and ensures consistent service delivery across all shifts. The Assistant Front Office Manager plays a key leadership role in training, communication, service recovery, and cross-departmental coordination to drive guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Two years of previous hotel experience required.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances preferred.
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities preferred.
Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification.
May be required to obtain a TIPS certification.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequently handling objects and equipment.
Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients.
Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.
Ensure all staff is properly trained on all front desk operations, hotel facilities and services, local directions and safety and emergency procedures.
Ensure all staff has the supplies needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
Supervise the front desk and reservation functions to ensure the delivery of superior guest services, the security of monies, credit card transactions and guest information.
Responsible for the supervision of the security of cash, credit card transactions, and guest information.
Supervise the overall seasonal demand reservation strategy as communicated by the hotel management team with regard to room type and length of stay pricing.
Work with the hotel’s property management system (Opera) and reservation system (Synxis) to maximize revenue through occupancy and rate adjustments based on market conditions.
Establish effective Front Desk communication and information system through logs, department meetings, and one-on-one interaction with the staff.
Ensure guest special requests are fulfilled and proper delivery of guest services is delivered.
Supervise the daily execution of the shoppe and the pour by ensuring each is stocked and maintained in an orderly and appealing manner.
Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction.
Respond to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location.
Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.
Supervising the accurate processing all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposits, and counting/securing assigned cash bank(s).
Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
Regularly sell hotel rooms through direct client contact.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, and alcohol services.
Perform other duties as assigned.