Front Office Manager-(FOM)

Who AreWe?

RAM Hotels "" a dynamic, thriving, innovative hotelmanagement company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. Over the last few years, we have quietly andsteadfastly taken our place as a leader in the hospitality industry ofcorporate America; while serving some of the most well-known midscale hotelbrands in key markets throughout the Alabama and Georgia region. We strive to meet our guests demands whilecontinuously changing the perception of the hospitality industry. When you join RAM Hotels, you do more thansimply switch companies to advance your career, you become part of the RAMHotels family!

POSITION : Front Office Manager

JOBSUMMARY

Are you friendly andenjoy "rolling out the red carpet" to guests? Do you enjoy creating stellar guestexperiences? Being a Guest Services Manager with us may be the job foryou! Guest Services Managers promotes apositive work environment amongst the Guest Services Team and with other teammembers. The Guest Services Manager isresponsible for responding to all guest requests, inquiries, problems and / orcomplaints, etc. with the ability toinfluence and provide positive resolution. The Guest Services Manager will motivate, encourage, and mentor theGuest Services Team to ensure we are providing excellent customer service toour guests in a professional and courteous manner. The Guest Services Manager will accommodateour guests to ensure their visit with us is not just a "stay" but an awesomeexperience! Think you"'ve got what ittakes?

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures Guest Services and Guest Services Front Office operate in an attentive, friendly, efficient, courteous and seamless manner that provides all guests with exceptional service prior to arriving and throughout the time that guests will spend with us; while maximizing room revenue and occupancy; establish and maintain key control system
• Operate all aspects of the front office system, including software maintenance, report generation and analysis, and basic programming; ability to perform all jobs within the Guest Services and PBX Departments when needed; monitor proper operation of the PBX system to ensure that team members maintain standard operation procedures for its use
• Manages and organizes large turn days to include guest check-ins and guest check-outs; maintain safety deposit boxes per established standards; assists in preparation of revenue and occupancy forecasts, manage sell out opportunities, review arrival reports, and check rooms inventory; ensures accurate cash handling at the Front Desk; maximize room revenue and occupancy by reviewing daily statuses; ability to analyze discrepancies, monitors credit reporting, and maintain the daily house statistics; ensures no-show revenue is maximized through consistent and accurate billing;
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain an effective Guest Relations Program utilizing persistent hospitality services, guest comment forms, and guest response program; be familiar with all brand specific programs and have knowledge of the procedures for each program and ensure the Guest Services team members are knowledgeable in understanding and implementing the programs;
• Ensures logging and delivery of all messages, packages, and mail in a professional and timely manner; monitor "out of order" or "out of service" areas to be knowledgeable and available to assist guests if needed; knowledgeable of the Accident Prevention Program including the safety committee, education / enforcement, and communication of safety issues within departmental meetings
• Knowledgeable and understanding of all policies and procedures "" including the Equal Opportunities and Fair Treatment Policy; enforce this policy by communicating consistently with the Guest Services Department
• Maintain a clean, welcoming lobby and front desk presence during peak hours and as needed; maintain constant communication with the Housekeeping Department and the General Manager; knowledge of night audit responsibilities and procedures; willingness to cover shifts at a moment"'s notice when the shift is understaffed due to various circumstances
• Perform other tasks as necessary or required to meet or exceed guest satisfaction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED SKILLS

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

BENEFITS

RAM Hotels hiresthe best people, we work extremely hard to provide benefits that make work-lifebalance that much more enjoyable. As aleader in the hospitality industry, we promote advancement opportunities, weoffer our eligible employees comprehensive health benefit packagesfor you and your family, vacation time, quarterly bonuses, 401K, and other additional perks being an employee of RAM Hotels.

RAM Hotels is anEqual Opportunity / Affirmation Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.