Assistant Front Office Manager- LSC

Assistant Front Office Manager- LSC

Lone Star Court - Austin, TX 78758

Position Type Full Time

Are you a Customer Service Super Star…. WE NEED BIG STARS LIKE YOU!!!

Come be a part of an AWARD-WINNING TEAM.

Our hotels are unique, and we are looking for outstanding talent to provide exceptional customer service to our team. Valencia Hotel Group is a collection of hotels that are created for today's passionate traveler, each of our hotels is intentionally built to showcase modern design and classic character. We are looking for team members who are ready to be empowered to go above and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY

Assist with day-to-day Guest Services and Front Desk operations. Ensuring all staff are properly trained and adhering to service standards and ensuring information is communicated to operations staff in timely and effective manner to ensure guest satisfaction. Serve as point of contact for all other departments needing to relay information to the front office. Act as manager on duty when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

• Operational Responsibilities
  • Have a strong presence at the Front Desk, assisting during peak business periods
  • Monitor Front Desk and Guest Services operations to ensure highest quality of guest relations.
  • Ensure that all guest charges have been balanced, and all appropriate reports have been run
  • Assist Front Desk Clerks with guest ins and outs
  • Ensure all rooms and guests are assigned and keys are made.
  • Accept other special duties as required by management.
  • Responsible for assisting in supervision and performance of all Front Office-related operations and personnel
  • Ensure the quality of the environment is clean and up to standards
  • Update information in the computer system as needed
  • Follow checklist for required duties and timeliness
  • Cashier functions and handling of cash. Oversee discrepancy report and monitor follow-through.
  • Maintain and promote special guest programs.
  • Record all guest request items and deficiencies into the appropriate tracking system.
  • Be familiar with POS (Tabit) and PMS system (Stay n touch) to be able to trouble shoot any issues.
  • Prepare group information sheets.
  • Maintain log of rooms in out of order status.
  • Complete check-out with balance report.
  • Complete credit check daily.
  • Block rooms for special groups.
  • Participate in room inspection programs.
• Managerial Responsibilities
  • Manage and provide leadership to the Front desk clerks, supervisors and valet associates.
  • Maintain integrity of cost controls and proper maintenance of assets.
  • Work with the Front Office Manager to monitor Front Office quality and costs.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of daily operating results and statistical information as related to revenue and expenses.
  • Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must be able to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the needs.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
  • Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
  • Complete rate discrepancy report and make needed changes.
  • Block/assign applicable arrivals for the following day, i.e. V.I.P.'s, ESP's, Special Requests, etc.
  • Work closely with housekeeping with daily room status
  • Confirm all daily duties are completed by Front Desk Agents and Valet staff.
  • Perform accurate market code and rate posting check at night.
  • Balance and prepare individual paperwork at closing of shift.
  • Assist accounting department with research and guest folio issues.
  • Review cover sheet and resume of groups to assure pertinent information is available to front office.
  • Ensure all work and storage areas are always clean and organized. Ensure supply inventories are taken to prevent any stock-outs
  • Handle special projects and reports in a timely and consistent manner
  • Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
  • Maintain regular attendance in…