Front Desk Supervisor

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Westin Annapolis - Annapolis, MDtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR113501

The Westin Annapolis boasts an exceptional downtown location, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages our guest to visit, enjoy, and stay awhile. By joining our team, you also benefit from the HEI Loves culture, which is dedicated to celebrating our associates. We offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, paid time off programs and Daily pay. Our associates can take advantage of a wide range of offerings, including health and wellness packages, robust retirement plans, travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more.

The Westin Annapolis is a fantastic place to work, providing a family-friendly environment where we work hard while having fun. Apply today to learn more about becoming part of our team!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.
** Overview
* * Assist the Front Office Manager in managing the Front Office operations to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service and compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Ensure that the arrival, departure, and any other guest contact experience are conducted in an efficient and friendly manner.###
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff. Assign and instruct guest service agents in details of work. Observes performance and encourages improvement.
* Greet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
* Promptly complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote
• HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand-specific marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys. Nonverbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate. Close out guest accounts at time of check out.
* Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, traveler’s checks and other forms of payment. Perform accurate moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
* Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear voice. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
* Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other associates. Resolve customer complications and complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Make decisions and take action based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising approach to accommodate unusual situation. Authorize revenue allowances to remedy problems only after other alternative solutions have been offered.
* Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
** Qualifications and Skills
*** One year of experience in customer service in hospitality or a similar industry.
* Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and a flexible schedule, including night shift.
* Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information, and resolve conflicts.
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