Overnight Front Desk Supervisor

Hersha Hospitality Management LP•Orlando, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity: Overnight Front Desk Supervisor Supervise front desk operations in accordance with established guest service, quality and sustainability standards. Your Growth Path Assistant Front Office Manager – Front Office Manager – Assistant General Manager Your Focus Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. Resolve guest complaints and concerns by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Participate in lobby ambassador and other activities related to interacting with guests on an individual level, thus creating a relationship and culture that will result in repeat stays. Oversee front office operations in the absence of the Front Office Manager or Assistant General Manager. Perform bookkeeping activities such as balancing accounts and conducting audits. Make and confirm reservations. Promote Hersha Hospitality and brand-specific marketing programs. Greet guests immediately upon arrival; register and assign guests to hotel rooms. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate. Compute bills, collect payments, handle cash, and make change for guests. Close out guest accounts at time of check out. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances. Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies. Ensure hotel entrance, reception and other public areas are properly maintained in regards to cleanliness and appearance. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
1 to 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise front desk operations in accordance with established guest service, quality and sustainability standards.
Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates
Resolve guest complaints and concerns
Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
Participate in lobby ambassador and other activities related to interacting with guests on an individual level
Oversee front office operations in the absence of the Front Office Manager or Assistant General Manager.
Perform bookkeeping activities such as balancing accounts and conducting audits.
Make and confirm reservations.
Promote Hersha Hospitality and brand-specific marketing programs.
Greet guests immediately upon arrival; register and assign guests to hotel rooms.
Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate.
Compute bills, collect payments, handle cash, and make change for guests.
Close out guest accounts at time of check out.
Negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies.
Ensure hotel entrance, reception and other public areas are properly maintained in regards to cleanliness and appearance.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as requested by management.