Front Desk Manager

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DoubleTree by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport
  • Post Date: September 2, 2021
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Job Overview

$500 hiring bonus after 90 days!

Front Desk Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
  • Supervisory experience required.
  • Must be proficient in Windows operating systems Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license from the applicable state.
  • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
  • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
  • Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.
  • Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
  • Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
  • Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
  • Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Respond to all guest requests problems complaints and/or accidents presented at the Front Desk or through Reservations in an attentive courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Motivate coach counsel and discipline all Front Desk personnel according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.’s.
  • Ensure compliance to brand and company training using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
  • Prepare and conduct all Front Desk interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.’s.
  • Conduct all 90 day and annual Front Desk employee performance appraisals according to S.O.P.’s.
  • Develop employee morale and ensure training of Front Desk personnel.
  • Maximize room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily. Analyze rate efficiency monitor credit report and maintain close observation of daily house count.
  • Attend all required Rooms Merchandizing meetings with all appropriate reports and documentation necessary to establish select sell guidelines and implement appropriate restrictions.
  • Supervise the Night Audit function and monitor the House Charge Worksheet and Flash Report for accuracy.
  • Participate in required M.O.D. program as scheduled.
  • Be responsible for developing a manager as assigned by the Corporate Office including sign-off on all competencies and assist in his/her placement.
  • Ensure all end of the month report dates are met i.e. Central Reservations Market Segment AAdvantage Travel Agent check registers etc.
  • Review Front Desk staff’s worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on a timely basis.
  • Prepare employee Schedule according to business forecast payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Present with Wage Progress Report to General Manager weekly.
  • Ensure that no-show revenue is maximized through consistent and accurate billing.
  • Maintain Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.’s regarding Purchase Orders vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting.
  • Ensure that Wage Progress Productivity and the Ten Day Forecast are completed on a timely basis according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.’s.
  • Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers employees and other departments.
  • Work closely with Accounting on follow-up items i.e. returned checks rejected credit cards employee discrepancies etc.
  • Operate all aspects of the Front Office computer system including software maintenance report generation and analysis and simple programming.
  • Monitor proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure that employees maintain Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.’s in its use.
  • Monitor the process of taking reservations ensuring that Aimbridge Hospitality courtesy and up selling techniques are maintained.
  • Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.’s.
  • Ensure implementation of all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and house rules.
  • Understand hospitality terms.
  • Operate radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department.
  • Coordinate all aspects of the ongoing implementation of the Aimbridge Hospitality philosophy of service.
  • Ensure correct and accurate cash handling at the Front Desk.
  • Attend monthly all-employee team meetings and any other functions required by management.
  • Attend weekly staff meeting and provide training on a rotational basis using steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
  • Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations.
  • Ensure logging and delivery of all messages packages and mail in a timely and professional manner.
  • Be aware of all rates packages and promotions currently underway.
  • Follow and enforce all Aimbridge Hospitality hotel credit policies.
  • Process and handle guest laundry (property specific).
  • Ensure that employees are at all times attentive friendly helpful and courteous to all guests managers and other employees.
  • Maintain and monitor ‘Lost and Found’ procedures and policies according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
  • Establish and maintain key control system.
  • Ensure participation wihin department for monthly Aimbridge team meeting.
  • Focus the Front Desk Department on their role in contributing to the guest service scores.
  • Monitor all V.I.P.’s special guests and requests.
  • Maintain required pars of all front office and stationary supplies.
  • Review daily Front Office work and activity reports generated by Night Audit.
  • Review Front Office log book and Guest Request log on a daily basis.
  • Assist the General Manager and Engineering Department in implementing and maintaining emergency procedures.
  • Be familiar with all corporate sponsored programs such as airline mileage Triple Upgrade or V.I.P. programs and the standards and procedures for each.
  • Maintain an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases vouchering schedules forecasts reports and tracking logs.
  • Conduct meetings according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by management.
  • Other duties as required.

Job Detail
  • CitySalt Lake City
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