Trainee - Rooms Division

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants•Vero Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is focused on leading all aspects of Front Office operations with a strong emphasis on maintaining a high level of guest service. The position involves providing timely and courteous service to guests to encourage repeat business, assisting guests during check-in, and ensuring a collaborative environment through the execution of all functions. The company culture emphasizes heartfelt, human connections and a belief that diverse individuals with a knack for creativity and self-leadership can improve the lives of coworkers, guests, and the community.

Requirements

2 years of related experience in hospitality or similar industry.
High School Diploma is preferred.
Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

Meet with staff to get any pertinent information at the start of shift and review the Front Desk logbook.
Review all arrivals and departures noting any special requests, challenges, and to ensure that billing is accurate, assess whether any guest relocation will be necessary.
Make sure all shifts are covered as scheduled, cover as necessary.
Follow established key control policy, credit policies, and be knowledgeable of all fire and emergency procedures.
Ensure the completion of the desk agents' AM/PM checklist.
Handle guest situations as they arise in a calm and professional manner.
Be an expert in all employee duties to ensure you are "leading by example" in all that you do.
Maintain professional contact via telephone with all other hotel departments.
Ensure accuracy of groups, rooming lists, billing, amenities, arrivals, etc.
Maintain cleanliness, organization of back office, front desk, and front desk closet, as well as inventory of office supplies.
Counsel and coach employees when necessary, using accurate documentation and techniques.
Ensure all employees complete their duties before departing, that they are posted at their stations on time.
Accountable for training and daily monitoring of all service levels, as well as making sure all team members are following grooming and uniform standards.
Accountable for meeting or coming in under payroll and expense budgets.