Join the Palmer House Hilton as a full-time Front Desk Supervisor and experience the opulence and beauty of Chicago’s most iconic hotel.

Be a part of 150 years of world-class service and carry it forward into the next century! Centrally located in downtown Chicago’s loop and accessible to public transportation makes it easy to get to. If you’re ready to welcome guests from all over the world at Illinois largest Hilton Hotel & Resorts property, then we want you to be a part of our team! 

The ideal candidate has open availability, a minimum of 2 years in customer service, and a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role. Hilton preferred but not required. 

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour 

Here are some perks you can enjoy when joining our team:
• Flexible schedules
• Health insurance 
• Career growth and development 
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Go Hilton travel discount program 
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  
• Supportive parental leave
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

• Front Office Upselling Bonus Program

What will I be doing?

As a Front Office Supervisor, you would be responsible for assigning work and ensuring the completion of daily tasks in Front Office operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Oversees front desk operations. Provides guest service, guidance and leadership to ensure consistent customer service is provided. Assigns and instructs team members in details of work

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of hotel information including, but not limited to, room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, the local area and other general product knowledge and answer guest questions and inquiries

• Use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities and to maximize room occupancy

• Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner

• Field guest complaints, conduct research and resolve and negotiate solutions for guest satisfaction

• Assign work and supervise team member performance in all Front Office procedures including, but not limited to, guest check-in and check-out, lobby traffic and flow, telephone operator services, and determining room rates and availability.

• Support and assist team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints

• Monitor, observe, and assist in evaluating team member performance

• Lead pre-shift meetings, inform, and train team members

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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