Front Desk Supervisor - Hotel Cleveland Autograph Collection

Coury Hospitality•Cleveland, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Front Desk Supervisor role at the Hotel Cleveland Autograph Collection requires a strong commitment to guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. This position involves overseeing front desk operations, ensuring a high level of guest service, and contributing to the training and development of the front desk team. The supervisor will handle guest check-ins and check-outs, resolve guest issues, and maintain accurate accounting procedures. A key aspect of this role is to exemplify strong teamwork and professionalism while upholding hotel policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone.
Strong customer-relation skills with a total commitment to guest satisfaction.
Ability to supervise the front desk staff.
Professional appearance and mannerism.
Knowledge of computer keyboard and printer operation.
Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems.
Previous cashier experience/basic accounting skills.
Ability to work quickly and thoroughly when under pressure.
Knowledge of hotel facilities and features.
Ability to attend to more than one task at a time.
Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Knowledge of city and surrounding area.
Previous Front Desk and Customer Service experience.

Responsibilities

Greet all guests and visitors in a friendly, professional manner, giving proper eye contact and prompt attention.
Be alert for guests or visitors that appear to have questions or need aid and be ready to always assist them.
Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.)
Ensure a high level of knowledge of the hotel, including, but not limited to, hotel rates and promotions, room types and layouts, hotel services and amenities, restaurant offerings and hours of operation, and hotel’s historical significance.
Help train and develop the Front Desk Agents’ knowledge and skills.
Work with management in providing constructive feedback to staff and complying with company policies and procedures.
Help resolve guest issues and respond to special requests.
In the case of a service failure, listen empathetically to the issue, promptly report the issue to Management, and implement an appropriate service recovery response to restore guest satisfaction.
Settle guest accounts upon check-out and process forms of payment.
Accurately follow accounting procedures and cash handling policies.
Respond to all questions, whether from a guest, visitor or a coworker, in a courteous, pleasant manner and give out accurate, helpful information.
Responsible for proper key control and other security measures.
Participate in safety/security training and maintain knowledge of all safety procedures.
Work closely and cooperatively with other front office and administration staff, including Valets, Bellman, Sales and Accounting team.
Exemplify strong teamwork and treat all coworkers with professional respect.
Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
Report to work wearing the required uniform and meeting professional grooming standards.
Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information.
Perform other duties as assigned.