Front Office Manager

Responsible for all front office functions and staff. Areas of responsibility include Guest Services/Front Desk and Retail/Gift Shop, Bell Staff, Switchboard Operations as applicable. As Front Office Manager, directs and works with managers and associates to successfully execute all front office operations, including guest arrival and departure procedures. Strives to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.·        Keeps Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.·        Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.·        Conducts department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.·        Acts as the “Service Champion” for the Front Office and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.·        Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.·        Solicits associate feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews associate satisfaction results to identify and address associate problems or concerns.·        Ensures associates are treated fairly and equitably.·        Strives to improve service performance.·        Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.·        Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service.·        Understands the impact of Front Office operations on the Rooms area and overall hotel financial goals.·        Identifies and analyzes Front Office operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.·        Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with associates and ensures associates do the same within the team.·        Ensures recognition of associates is taking place across areas of responsibility.·        Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.·        Manages associate progressive discipline procedures for Front Office Staff.·        Ensures that all Front Office areas have an atmosphere that is conducive to the overall guest experience.·        Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.·        Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.·        Interviews and hires managers and hourly associate team members with the appropriate skills and in a timely manner to meet the business needs of the operation.·        Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.·        Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.·        Observes service behaviors of associates and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.