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The Front Office Manager is responsible for all duties of the front desk operation which includes: staff training, inter-department communications, and staff scheduling. The Front Office Manager should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate leadership abilities. In addition to assisting in the operation of the Front Office operation and guest services personnel, this position will respond quickly to guest requests and/or complaints in a friendly manner and ensure that appropriate action is taken to guarantee guest satisfaction.
Duties include:
Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the hotels Front Office operations
Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
Maintain guest room inventory
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hotel Standards and Procedures
Perform all tasks of a Front Office Staff as needed to facilitate service
Ensure all operations and cash handling are done per policies and procedures
Maintain excellent communication with the housekeeping department
Maintain information on prices, rates, specials, packages, programs, etc, while ensuring all staff are trained in all areas
Analyze, investigate, and resolve guest complaints
Create expectations, lead people, manage processes, and hold people accountable for the agreed upon activities and time tables
Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals
Coach and counsel employees to reflect hotel service standards and procedures
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
2 years or more of progressive hotel Rooms Management experience
At least 2 years progressive management experience within the Rooms Division of a hotel
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, Opera PMS system a plus
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
