Greenwood Hospitality & Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Front Office Manager for The Hampton Inn Eagan/Minneapolis in Eagan, MN.
Job Purpose:
Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.
Maintains all standard of guest service.Manage and motivate all Front Office personnel with daily supervision to include staffing, training, discipline, scheduling and visually monitoring performance to ensure adherence to all service and productivity standards to provide the very best in guest satisfaction.Receive and resolve all departmental guest complaints in a timely manner and within the guidelines of the company.Check and control room reservations, Front Office systems, supplies inventory, scheduling, forecasting and department budget to maximize revenue. Compile and prepare financial reports (including rate and availability calendar).Communicate with guests and employees both verbally and in writing to answer questions and provide clear direction in advising and instructing staff in details of work. Organize, conduct and/or attend meetings to obtain and disseminate pertinent information.Implement and monitor all corporate marketing programs.Organize and conduct pre-shift and departmental meetings to disseminate pertinent information. Attend other hotel meetings as deemed necessary.Perform room inspections, which require bending stooping, reaching overhead and moving throughout guest floors.Assists in check in/check out of guests or any related guest service activity.Perform other duties as requested. For example, special requests from guests.Supervise the operations of the front desk to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality is provided to the guests.Train, direct the work of, resolve issues/problems and coach and counsel the front desk team members to ensure a quality operation.Resolve customer issues, complaints, problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.Greet and welcome guests upon arrival. Register guests into the computer, verifying reservation, address, and credit information. Promote “preferred” guest program and provide recognition and benefits to all current members.Accept payment for guests’ accounts both at the time of registration and at checkout. Maintain a house bank and make a deposit and accurate report of receipts daily. Cash checks and exchange currency for guests.Promptly respond to and resolve guest complaintsAnswer telephone promptly and properly being polite, courteous, and friendlyBe friendly, thorough, accurate and efficient in taking reservationsBe friendly, thorough, accurate and efficient in performing Check-insBe friendly, thorough, accurate and efficient in performing Check-outsOperate or assist with shuttle or transportation Service in a timely and courteous mannerAssist guests with luggage upon their arrival to and departure from the hotelUse the guests’ namesBe knowledgeable and helpful about the local area, the hotel and hotel servicesHandle messages, wake-up calls, mail, and faxes properlyAssist guests’ with laundry/dry cleaning needsKnow of incoming VIPsFollow all applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures.Perform other assignments as directed by the General Manger.Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the teamBe professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behaviorBe understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workersBe self-motivated and use time wiselyMaintain open line of communications with each departmentCommunicate pertinent informationRespond positively to new ideasBe knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures and security concernsAggressively seek and react to opportunities to sell rooms, including re-rents, and last rooms availableHave complete knowledge of hotel rooms, function space, restaurant (if applicable), other outlets, and services; have in depth knowledge of and regularly re-stock and sell pantry itemsIncreases revenues by offering customers upgraded rooms and promoting hotel amenities and outletsHave full understanding of the Hilton Honors programVerifies all information on reservations check-in; name, address, method of payment, etc.Retrieves proper name and address verification and proper approval codes for cash and credit card paying customersIdentifies and records special billing instructions and notifies accountingCompletes shift closing accurately by getting appropriate approval signatures and authorization codesStays current with developments in the hotel by reviewing the communication log book each shift; updates log book for next shiftReport potential sales contacts to the sales department protection of guests’ room numbers.Qualifications and Requirements:
High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.Experience with Marriott & Lightspeed PMS a plus.This job requires the ability to perform the following:
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.Must possess basic computational ability.Must possess basic computer skills.Extensive knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities; General knowledge of the city where hotel is located and its attractions.Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs occasionally.Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinatesVision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.Ability to spend extended lengths of time viewing a computer screen.Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipmentOther:
Being passionate about people and service.Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays