What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guest Services Supervisor position at Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport?
Position Summary: Primarily supervises front desk agents to ensure efficient and smooth operations for producing excellent feedback and guest satisfaction. Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
- Set the standard for guest relations at the Front Desk.
- Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations.
- Monitor all V.I.P. and special guest requests.
- Fully comprehend and execute all relevant phases of the front desk computer system.
- Ensure logging and delivery of all messages, packages and mail in a timely and professional manner.
- Be aware of all rate packages and promotions currently in effect.
- Be familiar with all in-house groups. Be aware of all black out and restricted dates.
- Be able to perform all duties of Front Desk Agent.
- Have knowledge of and assist in all emergency procedures as required.
- Oversee and ensure that all guests are checked in/out in a friendly efficient and courteous manner.
- Be able to perform complete and ensure that all tasks and duties on the shift checklist are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Answer all guest inquiries in a timely and professional nature.
- Be involved in departmental meeting planning and execution.
- Help maintain productivity levels at or above budgeted standards.
- Assist in training of new hires and current associates on a regular basis.
- Supervise daily shift process ensuring all team members adhere to standard operating procedures.
- Resolve guest issues, complaints, problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of satisfaction and quality service.
- Adhere to Brand standards and company policies.
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- High School Education and relevant hotel experience
- Must be able to work well in stressful high pressure situations including ability to handle guest objections and disputes to satisfactory results.
- Must be able to show initiative in job performance including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
