What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Manager position at Ascent Hospitality?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Scheduling of guest services front desk representatives, night audit staff and breakfast attendants (as applicable)
- Fulfill shift(s) as Manager on Duty as assigned.
- Hands on approach to leading the Guest Services team.
- Maintains staffing levels of the department.
- Maintains supplies and inventory controls for the Front Office and Pantry.
- Provide management support and coverage in other areas of hotel (as needed)
- Review all schedules, ensuring all issues are identified and addressed
- Conduct guest services meetings and ensure employees are kept informed
- Be very familiar with the hotel computer system for training maintenance and trouble shooting.
- Complete credit check daily. Adhere to all Systems & Controls of the Front Office and appropriate areas of responsibilities.
- Assure knowledge and training of Marketing Programs of company and hotel.
- Recruit, manage, and train, Front Office Team
- Train front desk / guest services, night audit staff on all Company and Brand standard programs
- Train front desk / guest services, night audit, staff on rewards programs and requirements
- Maximize room occupancy at best rates.
- Establish consistent Standard Operating Procedures
- Ensure staff is in compliance with Company Appearance and Grooming standards.
- Assigns duties and shifts to team members and observes performances to ensure adherence to hotel policies and established operating procedures.
- Review guest experience scores; review scores with staff; make recommendations for improvement
- Ensure that the staff is in proper uniform including name tags and in good condition
- Respond to all guest inquiries, complaints and special requests.
- Create work environment where staff are motivated, productive and positive
- Track all of corporate accounts
- May be required at any time to assume the job duties of the Front Desk Clerk or any other position which is directly supervised by this position.
- Comply with hotel security, fire regulations, and all health / safety regulations and legislation
- Oversee smooth operation of breakfast service (as applicable)
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