Front Desk Supervisor

Title:

Front Desk Supervisor Reports To:

Lodging Manager Department:

Lodging Summary of Position Assist the Lodging Manager to effectively manage the activities of the Front Desk (Guest Services), Room Revenue, Public Areas Departments and Employee Services to ensure an extraordinary experience for all guests and visitors to the park. This includes effective coaching and mentoring of staff providing appropriate training that addresses professional conduct, service standards and adherence to company policies and procedures. Responsibilities Responsible for assisting the Lodging Manager with the recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training of all Guest Services staff including Front Desk and Public Areas staff to ensure safe and efficient operations per the Company's guidelines Assist the Lodging Manager in providing effective supervision, professional development and recognition programs for all Lodging staff for the purposes of employee growth and bench building Design, plan and coordinate special projects/events to improve and enhance guest services, per the GM's request, and assist with guest room improvements related to aesthetics as requested. Design, plan and coordinate special events and programs for employees on a consistent basis, at least monthly, that enhance team member relations to ensure a positive and productive work environment Coordinate and oversee processes to ensure new hires have clean employee housing units (if applicable) by facilitating effective communications with hiring managers. Personally inspect employee rooms prior to new hire arrivals to ensure health and safety standards are met Assist Lodging Manager to ensure staff communications between Housekeeping, Laundry and Registration are timely and effective for the release of rooms on a daily basis Possess appropriate knowledge of the Park and surrounding area, and train staff in same, to be an effective information resource for all guests Point of contact for Park Cultural Protection Programs Coordinate training programs for lodging team including on line training for front and back of house operations and compile reports for management on utilization of training tools Effectively communicate with other departments regarding employee & guest room availability, maintenance concerns and other requests related to employee & guest rooms management Understand company ISO management systems, policies, goals, and initiatives and meet the specific responsibilities within these areas Other duties as identified per Duties Checklist.

Position Requirements:

Possess positive and professional communication skills, both written and verbal Be a proactive and inclusive problem-solver Must be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend, holiday shifts Strong computer Skills- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Rooms Management related systems Majority of shift will be spent on feet (up to 8 hours per day) in a fast paced environment, in close proximity to other people Ability to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally with frequent bending, twisting and squatting required.

Education and Experience:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Sales and Marketing related fields preferred

Experience:

2 (two) years front desk/room registration/hospitality experience preferred 2 (two) years supervisory or management experience preferred National Park and/or Resort experience preferred