Full-time Front Desk Supervisor

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants • Palm Springs, CA

2h

About The Position

Lead all aspects of all Front Office operations by setting and maintaining a high level of guest service. Provide timely and courteous service to all guests, encouraging them to return again to generate repeat business. Assist guests upon check-in and provide great service throughout their stay. Ensure all functions are carried out to maintain an environment of collaboration.

Requirements

• 2 years of related experience in hospitality or similar industry.
• High School Diploma is preferred.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Meet with staff to get any pertinent information at the start of shift and review the Front Desk logbook.
• Review all arrivals and departures noting any special requests, challenges, and to ensure that billing is accurate, assess whether any guest relocation will be necessary.
• Make sure all shifts are covered as scheduled, cover as necessary.
• Follow established key control policy, credit policies, and be knowledgeable of all fire and emergency procedures.
• Ensure the completion of the desk agents' AM/PM checklist.
• Handle guest situations as they arise in a calm and professional manner.
• Be an expert in all employee duties to ensure you are "leading by example" in all that you do.
• Maintain professional contact via telephone with all other hotel departments.
• Ensure accuracy of groups, rooming lists, billing, amenities, arrivals, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization of back office, front desk, and front desk closet, as well as inventory of office supplies.
• Counsel and coach employees when necessary, using accurate documentation and techniques.
• Ensure all employees complete their duties before departing, that they are posted at their stations on time.
• Accountable for training and daily monitoring of all service levels, as well as making sure all team members are following grooming and uniform standards.
• Accountable for meeting or coming in under payroll and expense budgets.
• Schedule requirement - Open availability, weekly schedule will include 3 daytime shifts and 2 overnight shifts (11 pm to 7:30 pm)
• In additional to the supervisor duties, this role will be responsible for completing the Night Audit duties when working overnight shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees