Front Desk Supervisor

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Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required
Two years of previous hotel experience required
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification
May be required to obtain a TIPS certification
Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems required
Valid driver’s license required
Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility
Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds
Benefits
Pay Range
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families
We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Responsibilities
The Front Desk Supervisor (FDS) is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the front desk and is the lead Front Desk support for the Operations Manager
The main focus of the role is the training, supervising, and scheduling of the front desk team
This role also assists the Operations Manager with the accounting and human resources functions of the Front Office
The FDS serves as the lead point person with regard to the Front Desk technology systems and in-house guest marketing initiatives
The FDS also represents the hotel with all guests in absence of the General Manager and Operations Manager
Will also function as a Guest Service Agent
Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients
Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel
Ensure all staff is properly trained on all front desk operations, hotel facilities and services, local directions and safety and emergency procedures
Ensure all staff has the supplies needed to effectively carry out their job functions
Supervise the front desk and reservation functions to ensure the delivery of superior guest services, the security of monies, credit card transactions and guest information
Responsible for the supervision of the security of cash, credit card transactions, and guest information
Supervise the overall seasonal demand reservation strategy as communicated by the hotel management team with regard to room type and length of stay pricing
Work with the hotel’s property management system (Opera) and reservation system (Synxis) to maximize revenue through occupancy and rate adjustments based on market conditions
Establish effective Front Desk communication and information system through logs, department meetings, and one-on-one interaction with the staff
Ensure guest special requests are fulfilled and proper delivery of guest services is delivered
Supervise the daily execution of the shoppe and the pour by ensuring each is stocked and maintained in an orderly and appealing manner
Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction
Respond to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management
Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location
Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner
Supervising the accurate processing all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposits, and counting/securing assigned cash bank(s)
Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up
Regularly sell hotel rooms through direct client contact
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, and ******* services
Perform other duties as assigned
Frequently handling objects and equipment
Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays
Job description
Job Description Summary

The Front Desk Supervisor (FDS) is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the front desk and is the lead Front Desk support for the Operations Manager. The main focus of the role is the training, supervising, and scheduling of the front desk team. This role also assists the Operations Manager with the accounting and human resources functions of the Front Office. The FDS serves as the lead point person with regard to the Front Desk technology systems and in-house guest marketing initiatives. The FDS also represents the hotel with all guests in absence of the General Manager and Operations Manager. Will also function as a Guest Service Agent.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.
• Ensure all staff is properly trained on all front desk operations, hotel facilities and services, local directions and safety and emergency procedures. Ensure all staff has the supplies needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Supervise the front desk and reservation functions to ensure the delivery of superior guest services, the security of monies, credit card transactions and guest information.
• Responsible for the supervision of the security of cash, credit card transactions, and guest information.
• Supervise the overall seasonal demand reservation strategy as communicated by the hotel management team with regard to room type and length of stay pricing. Work with the hotel’s property management system (Opera) and reservation system (Synxis) to maximize revenue through occupancy and rate adjustments based on market conditions.
• Establish effective Front Desk communication and information system through logs, department meetings, and one-on-one interaction with the staff.
• Ensure guest special requests are fulfilled and proper delivery of guest services is delivered.
• Supervise the daily execution of the shoppe and the pour by ensuring each is stocked and maintained in an orderly and appealing manner.
• Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction. Respond to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
• Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location. Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Supervising the accurate processing all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposits, and counting/securing assigned cash bank(s).
• Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
• Regularly sell hotel rooms through direct client contact.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, and ******* services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of previous hotel experience required.
• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances preferred.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities preferred.
• Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification.
• May be required to obtain a TIPS certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently handling objects and equipment.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

United States
New Mexico
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