Overnight Front Office Manager

The Watergate Hotel•Washington, DC

About The Position

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve. The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer. The Night Manager is the Manager on Duty and responsible for all hotel operations during overnight shift hours, focusing on Front Office operations, night audit and hotel safety/security. The Night Manager assists the Front Office Manager in all aspects of the department including but not limited to operations, planning, budgeting, staffing and payroll in accordance with hotel policies and procedures. The Night Manager provides leadership and support to all members of the Front Office and enforces the Hotel Standards of Excellence in all areas supervised.

Requirements

High School diploma, general education degree or international equivalent required.
Previous Front Office experience in supervisory/management capacity in a luxury property required.
Previous customer service and general computer experience required.
Excellent knowledge of the English language is mandatory as well as the ability to speak, read and write clearly.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Property Management Software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor activities of all employees in the Front Office department making sure they adhere to the standards of excellence and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook, hotel policies and procedures, coaching, training and correcting where needed.
Maintain a professional and high quality service oriented environment at all times.
Act as manager on duty for the hotel in the absence of the Front Office Manager dealing with complaints, problem solving, disturbances, special requests and any other issues that may arise.
Manage the night shift in the department ensuring all employees perform the tasks assigned to them and coordinate Front Office activities with other departments.
Inform all Overnight staff of nightly activities, group and VIP arrivals as well as special requests and repeat guests. Check accommodations, making sure any special requests are carried out accordingly, greet guests upon arrival and ensure escort to accommodations if appropriate.
Must be able to do scheduling, payroll and other paperwork
Must actively participate in the decision making process on guest relocation for nights when overcapacity, execute accordingly and ensure a smooth relocation process. This effort must be coordinated with the Front Office Manager and/or Manager on Duty prior to shift start.
Ensure the accurate completion of the daily night audit in a timely fashion. Must be able to perform the full night audit if needed.
Assist the Front Office Manager in implementing and enforcing financial controls throughout the department, helping with control of operating expenses, scheduling and purchasing.
Work closely with the Housekeeping Department to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communication.
Be aware and able to enforce all fire-life-safety procedures. Remain current in all updates with regards to new procedures and training. Ensure staff is fully trained in emergency procedures. This position is a member of the hotel’s emergency response team.
Report any suspicious persons, activities and/or hazardous conditions to the Security department and/or the Front Office Manager.