La Mansion | Front Desk Supervisor

Omni Hotels & Resorts•San Antonio, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Omni La Mansion del Rio is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to provide a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, serving as ambassadors throughout the guest’s stay. This role involves making a positive first impression by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the hotel and local area, and offering upscale hotel amenities and services. Responsibilities include settling guest accounts upon check-out, resolving guest issues, and completing special requests, while working closely with other hotel departments like Concierge, Bell/Door, and Ideal Services.

Requirements

Previous luxury hotel experience is required.
Previous Front Office experience is required.
Customer service oriented, ability to multi-task, detail orientation, and excellent organizational skills needed.
Knowledge of the surrounding area and all of its attractions.
Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high-profile events, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
Proven ability to engage guests at all levels. Must be passionate about providing warm, engaging and personalized service.
Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple priorities.
Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations. Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure at all times.
Must have the ability to report to work on time and when scheduled.
Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Must meet standards of appearance and maintain a high level of personal hygiene at all time.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be comfortable speaking to guests. Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers.
Computer literacy to include: Payroll systems, Microsoft Office, Property Management System

Responsibilities

Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omni’s Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures
Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses
Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.)
Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements
Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets
Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery)
Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information
Employ attention to detail in order to ensure security of guest room access.
Understand and execute all Omni accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments
Maintain guest history files on all guests
Accommodate room changes expediently
Document all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction
Issue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of key
Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes
Generate, print and distribute daily and weekly reports
Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping
Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages and promotions.
Ensure the public areas (lobby) is maintained, clean and tidy by partnering with the Housekeeping Department.
Interact with other departments to ensure that guests’ needs are satisfied.
Speak to guests in a friendly, warm manner, making them feel welcome at the hotel.
Proactively work to seek out ways in which to improve the hotel experience for our guests.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among co-workers. Treats co-workers fairly and equitably.
Maintain a professional, neat and organized appearance according to Omni Boston Seaport standards.
Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situations. Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
Attend all required department trainings and meetings.
Perform any other duties required by management.