Assistant Manager-Front Office-Exempt

Pinehurst Careers•Pinehurst, NC

21h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to be accountable for all aspects of the Front Office Including; PBX, Social Billing and Condo Rental day to day operations. This is to be in accordance with the direction and goals that are determined for the Front Office by the Front Office Manager. The basic functions are to report daily to the Front Office Manager, be accountable for the daily efficiency of the Front Office, oversee daily controls of the Front Office, be a team player within the Resort, to foster the same attitude with Employees by leadership and example.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred and a minimum of two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of hospitality experience to include one year front office experience and a minimum of one year of supervisory management.
This position involves driving a company vehicle and/or company insured vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required, along with successful completion of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and annual MVRs, according to company guidelines. Follow safe, defensive driving practices at all times, obey all traffic laws, regulations, signals and markings, use a seat belt, and follow Company policies and procedures, including the Substance Abuse Policy. Never drive while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications that may impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, report any accidents immediately and cooperate fully with insurance claims investigations.
Computer experience to include: hotel front office systems and interface technology.
Capable of working extended hours and all front office shifts based on high business demands.
Capable of understanding and assisting with forecasting departmental payroll expenses.
Capable of handling multiple tasks with short term deadlines relating to a variety of departments.

Responsibilities

To ensure that all Front Office Employees within the scope of responsibility adhere to the Pinehurst, LLC policies and procedures.
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Supervises and manages employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.
Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Ensure that all security policies and procedures are observed in areas of responsibility, i.e., computer security, key and lock security and integrity and safety deposit boxes.
Strives to improve service performance.
Collaborates with the Front Office Manager on ways to continually improve departmental service.
Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.
Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans based on review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results.
Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
Sets a positive example for guest relations.
Displays outstanding hospitality skills.
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
Interacts with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.
Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.
Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.
Monitors adherence to all credit policies and procedures
Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
Ensure resort wide front desk training is completed for all new hires and implementation of new policies within 90 days.
Functions in place of the Front Office Manager in his/her absence.
Communicates critical information from pre- and post-convention meetings to the Front Office staff.
Participates in department meetings.