Front Desk Manager

HHM Hotels • Miami, FL

2d

About The Position

Front Desk Manager - Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club Manage front desk operations to ensure staff meet company operational standards while providing the highest level of guest service. Your Growth Path Front Office Manager – Rooms Division Manager – Assistant General Manager Your Focuses Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. Oversee all front office operations in the absence of the Assistant General Manager. Remain an active participant at the front desk, including checking in/out guests, preparing bills, and handling guest requests. Resolve guest complaints and concerns by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Respond to brand Guest Alerts for resolution as needed. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Participate in lobby ambassador and other activities related to interacting with guests on an individual level. Thus, creating a relationship and culture that will result in repeat stays. Assist in hotel food and beverage when needed, where applicable. Assist in the monitoring of front office financial operations and ensure front office compliance with accounting controls and procedures. Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department-wide budgets and forecasts. Review correspondence from guests and incident logs; direct staff according to the information obtained. Review all brand correspondence for updates to procedures and standards, and ensure all is communicated to the staff. Ensure front office supplies and merchandise for the gift shop and or market are fully stocked, and inventory is maintained. Work with the Sales office to ensure group resumes and group rooming lists are inputted and maintained. Monitor occupancy of guest room space to ensure the most efficient use and minimize overbooking. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 to 3 years of hospitality-related experience, including front desk operations experience

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates
• Oversee all front office operations in the absence of the Assistant General Manager
• Remain an active participant at the front desk, including checking in/out guests, preparing bills, and handling guest requests
• Resolve guest complaints and concerns
• Respond to brand Guest Alerts for resolution as needed
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction
• Participate in lobby ambassador and other activities related to interacting with guests on an individual level
• Assist in hotel food and beverage when needed, where applicable
• Assist in the monitoring of front office financial operations and ensure front office compliance with accounting controls and procedures
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department-wide budgets and forecasts
• Review correspondence from guests and incident logs; direct staff according to the information obtained
• Review all brand correspondence for updates to procedures and standards, and ensure all is communicated to the staff
• Ensure front office supplies and merchandise for the gift shop and or market are fully stocked, and inventory is maintained
• Work with the Sales office to ensure group resumes and group rooming lists are inputted and maintained
• Monitor occupancy of guest room space to ensure the most efficient use and minimize overbooking
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards
• Perform other duties as requested by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree