Front Office Supervisor

Buffalo Lodging Associates•Latham, NY

47d•$18 - $19

About The Position

We are looking for a Front Office Supervisor to join our great Team! We're centrally located to Saratoga Race Course, RPI, SUNY Albany and Siena College and Downtown Albany is only 10 miles south. There are 114 pet friendly rooms consisting of studio, 1- and 2-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, free Wi-Fi and smart TV's. An indoor heated pool and fitness center are also available with safety restrictions in place. The TownePlace Suites Latham is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates. The Front Office Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the front office operations of the hotel while providing support to the management team, including but not limited to light administrative work on top of assigned front desk duties. This position requires open availability (days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays).

Requirements

Customer Service experience, in a hotel setting preferred.
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Computer knowledge including intranet, Property management system, WORD, and EXCEL is strongly preferred.
Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval .

Nice To Haves

Marriott experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in overseeing guest services and front office operations; ensuring superior service is a priority.
Foster a positive, cooperative work environment between front office staff and management.
Supervise the Front Office team. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; planning, assigning, directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Greeting guests, complete the check-in/ check-out procedure through the Property management system while obtaining and storing pertinent information.
Taking reservations from incoming callers inputs all information into the hotel management system. Updates and cancels reservations in the system as requested by the guest.
Handles cash, credit card information and goods at the property
Identifying the needs of each guest and provides relevant information regarding the hotel services and amenities, to create an accommodating environment for all. Respond to all guest requests in a timely manner.