Chicago, IL
Tel: 312-867-7911
Fax: 312-867-7912
Front Office Manager
Position Description
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Customer service background.
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Friendly, professional verbal communication.
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Basic knowledge of sales techniques.
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Comfortable using a computer.
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General math aptitude with cash handling experience.
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Able to read, write, and type.
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Able to stand for duration of scheduled shift and lift up to 30 lbs.
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Previous hotel front desk experience.
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Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Position Requirements/Job Results:
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Accurately complete, modify, and cancel reservations, register and check out guests, review reservations for special service requests, and post payments using the hotel software system.
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Oversee the operations of the hotel front desk, including the work of guest service representatives and bell staff, resolution of customer complaints, and appropriate staffing.
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Enthusiastically welcome guests and attend to their needs by exhibiting high-quality, professional, customer service skills.
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Handle and resolve customer complaints, resulting in customer satisfaction and developing loyalty.
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Monitor the performance of front office hourly employees addressing areas of concern and ensuring it meets standards set by management.
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Maintain professional employer/employee relations including discipline and recognition.
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Sell hotel guestrooms and services to potential customers resulting in completed reservations.
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Ensure guest folio balances are accurate and within established credit limits.
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Adhere to all hotel cash handling procedures.
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Exhibit professional interpersonal communication skills when dealing with guests and coworkers.
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Assist in the training of new and existing front office employees.
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Recognize frequent stay guests and accommodate their needs to the best of one’s ability.
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Communicate pertinent information to management and co-workers in an accurately, timely manner.
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Guarantee privacy and security to all hotel guests by following company policies and procedures.
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Submit accurately complete duty sheets at shift end.
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Exhibit professional communication and team-member skills to accomplish maximum service for department and property.
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Comprehend how all departments within the hotel work together and affect each other, guests, and service.
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Recognize and follow company procedures and policies as defined in the Employee Handbook.
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Complete any and all tasks given by supervisor.