Mgr Front Office

Sage Hospitality•Washington, DC

13d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Front Desk Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the Front Desk and acts as the main contact for guests and other hotel departments. Ensures an efficient guest registration, check out and telephone service. Ensures front desk agents are completed in accordance to established policies and procedures. Assists in the training and hiring of Front Desk Agents.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum two years previous experience as a front desk supervisor or minimum of four years front office experience in hotel work.
Must have total understanding of all hotel front office procedures.
Requires working knowledge of guest services and hotel services, policies or operations.
Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude; know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized cash register systems.
Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.
Must be fluent in oral and written English.
Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to minute written and verbal details, particularly when performing multiple tasks.
Excellent comprehension and literacy required to review correspondence, initiate reports, conduct training, etc.
Ability to read written forms of communication and monochrome computer screen.
Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, work on more than one task at a time, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
90% of shift is standing
Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
Occasional standing.
Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Ensure guest arrival and departure procedures are accurately followed in a smooth and timely manner.
Ensures the entire front desk team regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
Control cash transactions at the front desk and maintain complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
Assist and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager in the areas of conducting performance evaluations, discipline and terminations as appropriate.
Coordinate guest service efforts to include group arrivals and departures, and guest transportation, while maximizing the guest experience through top quality customer service.
Coordinate activities and foster good relations with our valet and taxi services.
Provides information and assists staff in recommending area restaurants, theaters, community events, activities, etc., to ensure optimum guest satisfaction.
Follow-up on any complaints or problems a guest may experience in a timely and professional fashion to ensure a quality guest experience.
Implement emergency training and procedures to ensure appropriate protection of the hotel’s guests, staff and company assets.
Ensure all Front Desk Associate duties are completed daily.