Front Office Supervisor

the Front Desk Supervisor is responsible for:

Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, and respond with appropriate action.

Complete registration process by inputting & retrieving information from computer, confirming pertinent information. Promote sales initiatives. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, as appropriate.

Verify/swipe credit cards for authorization. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, travelers checks, and other forms of payment.

Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate with guests. Retrieve mail/packages.

Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.

Field guest complaints, conduct research, develop effective solutions, negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance. Remain calm and alert during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity.

Owning and resolving all guest issues.

Stocking and inventory of the Dash In and Union stores, and Front Office supplies.

Building rapport with other departments for smooth functionality.

Participate in weekly staff meetings.

Train and on-board other guest service staff.

Strategize and implement ideas for upselling and increasing room revenue and sales.

Follow up on group resumes daily and weekly.

Flexibility in scheduling shifts.

Ability to walk guests on sold out nights.

Understand and implement room inventory and room assignments.

Perform any other job related duties as assigned.