What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Manager position at Peregrine Hospitality?
Essential Functions:
- Maximize revenue through the effective management of room inventory through checking arriving reservations, monitoring no-shows, and encouraging creative upselling whenever possible.
- Check accommodations, making sure any special requests are carried out, greet guests upon arrival and ensure escort to accommodations if appropriate.
- Work closely with the Housekeeping Department to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communication.
- Ensure that the Front Office budget is adhered to, and that supplies for the Department are replenished in accordance with established par levels.
- Coordinate daily activities with the hotel management team, and the Front Office staff in the form of a pre-shift meeting.
- Spend most of the shift on the desk ensuring a high level of guest service. Coach and counsel agents as needed.
- Be aware of the Fire and Emergency procedures, and the Front Office’s responsibilities in emergencies.
- Be aware of the Security policies and procedures of the Hotel, and ensure these policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Perform all other duties as requested.
Job Responsibilities:
- Actively recruit and retain top talent.
- Manage and monitor activities of all employees in the Front Office department making sure they adhere to the Trail Guides and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook, and hotel policies and procedures. Maintain a professional and high-quality service-oriented environment at all times.
- Act as manager on duty for the hotel, dealing with complaints, problem solving, disturbances, special requests and any other issues that may arise.
- Monitor and enforce asset controls, such as cash, wristbands, etc., in accordance with established procedures. Maintain accurate logs.
- Inform all Front Office staff of daily activities, group and VIP arrivals as well as special requests and repeat guests.
- Be well-informed regarding the Guest Recovery program, ensuring adherence to the program by all staff members authorized to issue guest recovery adjustments.
Job Qualifications/Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- College course work in a related field preferred
- Previous hotel or customer service experience at a supervisory level required.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: selectserviceshr@kslresorts.com.
KSL Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free workplace.
