What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Front Office Manager position at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants?
Summary
As the Assistant Front Office Manager, you’ll be responsible for providing quality guest service within the guidelines specified by hotel management. You’ll lead all Front Office Operations (Front Desk, Bell, Door, and Night Audit) by setting and maintaining a high level of guest service. Providing support for the line staff, scheduling for all areas of Front Office, and training of all employees.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
As the Assistant Front Office Manager, you’ll be responsible for providing quality guest service within the guidelines specified by hotel management. You’ll lead all Front Office Operations (Front Desk, Bell, Door, and Night Audit) by setting and maintaining a high level of guest service. Providing support for the line staff, scheduling for all areas of Front Office, and training of all employees.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversee and supervise all duties performed by all Front Office employees.
- Create and post all employee schedules within the required time frame.
- Coach, counsel, and discipline employees when necessary, using proper documentation and techniques.
- Ensure that all employees are posted at their stations at the correct time, and that they complete their essential duties before their departure.
- Assist with all sick calls or tardiness by finding proper coverage, report to work and stay until proper coverage can be found.
- Assist with any scheduled shift problems on the night audit shifts.
- Properly train and monitor all service levels provided by employees to guests and other fellow employees.
- Meet or exceed levels of service required by the Mystery Shopper Survey.
- Monitor and maintain proper operational supplies.
- Responsible for making sure expenses and labor costs are meeting budgeted requirements.
- Ensure all employees follow proper cash and credit handling procedures.
- Accountable for the "guest ledger" and its proper daily maintenance as well as maintaining the “guest comment card” return ratios as expected by the hotel and management.
- Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in hospitality or similar industry.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
- Ability to verbally communicate effectively and professionally.
- Experience using Opera and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.