Front Desk Supervisor
Newtown Square, PA, United States
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Guest Service
Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation
Personally demonstrates a commitment to guest service in responding promptly to guests’ needs
Committed to making every guest is satisfied
Develops added-value customer service programs
Empowers hotel staff to deliver guest service by encouraging and rewarding responsive guest assistance
Meets or exceeds guest satisfaction measures
Ensures hotel standards and services contribute to the delivery of consistent guest service
Implements and practices guest service initiatives, trains, and performs to Gulph Creek Hotel Standards
Front Desk Management Direct daily activities at the Front Desk, Guest Services, Night Audit, PBX and Reservations
Provide training to all employees in all aspects of the operation
Handles collection efforts of all in-house balances and notifies management of potential liabilities
Balances all cash, check, credit card and ledger accounts through verification, shift reports and performs audit functions if assigned
Respond to all guest requests and follow through to assure satisfactory outcome and compliance
Provide guidance and direction to shift supervisors and all employees
Effectively communicate all pertinent information to all front desk employees
Serve as Manager-on-Duty
Comply with all standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Attend regular stand-up and staff meetings
Establish and maintain professional demeanor and standards of performance of all Front Office staff
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company policy
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming in accordance with company policy
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner
Other duties as required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in employee recruiting and hiring efforts including: interviews, reference checks, orientation and training
Conduct performance reviews
Maintain accurate employee documentation (for Human Resources file keeping)
Maintain knowledge of all company policies and procedures
Conduct monthly meetings
Hold all employees accountable through coaching and counseling and progressive discipline
Delegate responsibility effectively to Supervisors and employees
Maintain and organize all work areas; order supplies as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent, plus 3-5 years Front Desk/Guest Service supervisory experience.
LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to read and speak English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
Ability to effectively communicate with employees, guests and supervisors for optimum operation of the property
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required at this time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
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