The
Front Desk Manager will be responsible for the management of all Front Desk functions and team members. This role directs, implements, and maintains a service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to respective team members.
Responsibilities
Encourage and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts
Participate in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results
Observe staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met
Support and train team members on adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates
Promote same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and occupancy
Understand the impact of Front Office operations on the overall hotel success
Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
Encourage team members to provide excellent customer service within guidelines
Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
Identify the developmental needs of team and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
Advocate sound financial and business decision making
Demonstrate honesty and integrity, lead by example
Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with team members
Ensure recognition of team members is taking place across areas of responsibility
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major preferred
Previous Front Office Management Experience Is Required
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, second language helpful
Ability to access, retrieve, and leverage information from the hotel PMS system
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
Strong leadership and communication skills
An aptitude for self-motivation
A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach
Strong computer skills
A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel
Effective listening skills to understand and clarify concerns from team members and guests
Our Company
- MCR is the3rd-largest hotel owner-operatorin the United States.
- Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
- MCR has a$5.0 billion portfolioof148 premium-branded hotelscontaining more than 22,000 guestrooms across37 states and 106 cities.
- MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
- MCR was namedone ofFast Companys 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
- MCR is a three-time recipient of theMarriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of theHilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
- For the TWA Hotel at New Yorks JFK Airport, MCR won theDevelopment of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA
What we offer/Whats in it for you?
- Hotel Discounts
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Options
- Referral bonuses
- Career advancement & upward mobility
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members
Required
Preferred
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