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Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Front Desk Manager/Guest Service Manager

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What they do

A Hotel Manager manages a hotel, ensures the comfort of guests and manages business practices for the establishment. Handles guest services or supervises front office, cleaning and maintenance staff. May set room rates. Tracks expenses and inspects facilities for cleanliness and quality.

$66,873 / year median in North Carolina

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As Front Office Manager you'll deliver this through managing all aspects of the front office (for example guest registration, guest services, business center, telephone services, concierge services, and guest reservations). You'll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location
Responsibilities People:
Manage day-to-day staffing needs, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to improve team member performance. Educate and train team members in compliance with federal, state and local laws and safety regulations. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties. Ensure your team are properly trained on systems, security, service and quality standards
Guest Experience:
Ensure your front office team delivers a great service, professional attention and personal recognition. Ensure guests are greeted upon arrival and make time to engage with guests. Respond appropriately to guest complaints, solicit feedback and build relationships to drive continuous improvement in guest satisfaction. Conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas and take immediate actions to correct any deficiencies
Financial:
Help prepare annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budget and control labour costs and expenses with a focus on rate strategy, building initiatives and inventory management. Oversee night audit function and preparation of daily financial reports. Develop plans to increase occupancy and ADR through walk-ins and upselling at the front desk
Responsible Business:
Check billing instructions and guest credit for compliance with hotel credit policy and ensure all transactions are handled in a secure manner. Train team members on PBX procedures and serve as a central communications point during emergency/crisis situations; develop and maintain relationships with local fire, police, and emergency personnel. Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty Accountability This job is the top Front Office job and reports to the General Manager of the hotel. Typically supervises all front desk agents, Night Auditors, guest services, reservations, PBX, Accounts Receivable, etc. May oversee a team of 4-5 individuals. Qualifications Proven experience as a Front Office Supervisor, Front Manager or in a similar administrative role is preferred. Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle inquiries professionally. Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with calendar management and scheduling is a plus. We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It's what connects every colleague in all IHG hotels. Each IHG® hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.
True Attitude:
being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests.
True Confidence:
having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay•
True Listening:
focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs.
True Responsiveness:
is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner There's so much more to the job than we can capture here. It's simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person