Front Desk Manager at Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC

Charleston, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Guest Service, Supervisory Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Financial Management, Training, Coaching, Performance Appraisal, Revenue Management, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Stress Management, POS System Operation

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Job Summary The Front Desk Manager is responsible for ensuring the operation of the Front Office and lobby market in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with quality service prior to and throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy, and market sales. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly. Exempt managers must customarily and regular direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgment more than 50 percent of the time. Job Duties & Functions 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 Avion Hospitality S.O.P.'s. Ensure compliance to brand and company training, using the steps to effective training according to Avion Hospitality standards. Prepare and conduct all Front Desk interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Avion 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. Supervise operations of the lobby market for accuracy and theft prevention. 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. Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Avion Hospitality S.O.P.'s. 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 Avion Hospitality standards as required by management. Other duties as required. Requirements Education & Experience 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 coworkers and guests. Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions. Must be effective is operating lobby market POS system and troubleshooting (if needed).

Responsibilities

The Front Desk Manager oversees the Front Office operations, ensuring quality service for guests while maximizing revenue and occupancy. Responsibilities include managing staff, addressing guest concerns, and maintaining compliance with company standards.