Overnight Front Desk Manager

MCR • New York, NY

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Overnight Front Desk Manager at the TWA Hotel will be responsible for the management of all Front Desk functions and team members. This role directs, implements, and maintains a service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to respective team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous Front Office management experience is required
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, second language helpful
• Ability to access, retrieve, and leverage information from the hotel PMS system
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• An aptitude for self-motivation
• A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach
• Strong computer skills
• A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel
• Effective listening skills to understand and clarify concerns from team members and guests

Nice To Haves

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major preferred

Responsibilities

• Encourage and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
• Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts
• Participate in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results
• Observe staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met
• Support and train team members on adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates
• Promote same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and occupancy
• Understand the impact of Front Office operations on the overall hotel success
• Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Encourage team members to provide excellent customer service within guidelines
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
• Identify the developmental needs of team and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
• Advocate sound financial and business decision making
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity, lead by example
• Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with team members
• Ensure recognition of team members is taking place across areas of responsibility

Benefits

• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees