Property Description

The Fontaine, A Kansas City Hotel, is a trendy and upscale boutique hotel located in the heart of Kansas City, MO, offering an exciting and vibrant work environment for job applicants seeking a career in hospitality. Joining the team at The Fontaine means being part of a property known for its contemporary design, exceptional service, and unique guest experiences. The hotel offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, events, and more, providing a diverse and dynamic career path. The Fontaine is dedicated to creating a culture that values creativity, innovation, and personalized guest interactions. Employees can expect to work in a modern and stylish environment, where they can showcase their skills, grow their career, and be part of a team that delivers memorable experiences to guests. Joining the team at The Fontaine presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge hotel that is redefining hospitality in Kansas City.

Overview

Are you a dynamic and results-driven hospitality professional with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences? Join our team as a Front Office Manager and make a difference in our guests' experiences! We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to lead our front desk operations, ensuring top-notch customer service and efficient daily operations. As a Front Office Manager, you will have the opportunity to oversee a team of front desk agents and work closely with other departments to create a seamless guest experience. You will manage human resources functions including recruiting, selection, orientation, training, coaching, performance reviews, recognition programs, maintain a skilled and motivated workforce. If you are passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the guest services team, including front desk and valet staff
• Ensure the smooth check-in and check-out process for guests
• Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and special requests in a timely and professional manner
• Train and mentor staff to deliver exceptional guest service
• Monitor and respond to guest feedback and reviews
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance the overall guest experience
• Implement and maintain guest service standards and procedures
• Resolve guest complaints and issues to ensure guest satisfaction
• Implement and maintain efficient operational processes and technology solutions

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in hotel front desk management/supervisory operations or related field
• Opera PMS experience, required
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Read, write and speak English fluently
• Proficient in hotel management software and Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task effectively
• Customer service oriented and committed to providing exceptional guest experiences
• Computer experience required. Proficient in Opera PMS, Micros & Microsoft Office
• Prior cash handling experience necessary
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.