Front Desk Manager - Days Inn Connecticut Ave in Washington, DC

Hotel Equities•Washington, DC

9d•$0 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Equities is seeking a Front Desk Manager for the Days Inn Connecticut Avenue in Washington, DC. The purpose of this role is to assist in the operation of the Front Office, including guest services, group bookings, administrative tasks assigned by the General Manager (such as payroll, tracking, and month-end reports). The Front Desk Manager will respond professionally and courteously to guests, providing accurate and timely information and services, offering warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance.

Requirements

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Extensive knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities; General knowledge of the city where hotel is located and its attractions.
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs occasionally.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
Ability to spend extended lengths of time viewing a computer screen.
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Opera PMS a plus.
Being passionate about people and service.
Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.
Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the operations of the front desk/night audit to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality is provided to the guests.
Manage Human Resources in the group in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
Prepare department schedules in accordance with labor standards, forecasted occupancy and business needs.
Be available to cover vacation days and time off requests.
Greet and welcome guests upon arrival. Register guests into the computer, verifying reservation, address, and credit information.
Promptly responds and resolve customer issues, complaints, problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.
Promote “preferred” guest program and provide recognition and benefits to all current members.
Accept payment for guests’ accounts both at the time of registration and at checkout.
Answer telephone promptly and properly being polite, courteous, and friendly.
Be knowledgeable and helpful about the local area, the hotel and hotel services.
Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team.
Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior.
Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers.
Maintain open line of communications with each department.
Respond positively to new ideas.
Openly accept critical/developmental feedback.
Be available to help other departments in emergency situations.
Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.
Properly handle and account for keys.
Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures and security concerns.
Promote an accident prevention program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
Perform other assignments as directed by the General Manger.
Identifies and records special billing instructions.
Clear Accounts Receivables monthly.
Proofs payroll hours timely for all departments.
Responsible for tracking and balancing accounts.
Assists in month end accounting tasks, including owner tracking information, OTA commissions, and balancing accounts before month end.