Front Desk Manager - B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group

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F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt.

These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!

Are you someone who enjoys working with people, problem solving, and having opportunities for career growth? Join the amazing team at our Embassy Suites By Hilton Dulles Airport hotel and enjoy the benefits of a career in the hospitality industry as our new Front Desk Manager !

Located in Herndon, Virginia with access to the Silver Line Metro a mile from our door at the Innovation Center stop for access.

The position as the Front Desk Manager is responsible for ensuring outstanding guest service and effective operations of the front desk. Uses leadership skills to drive revenue, maximize profit and ensure quality. Effective management of assigned staff to ensure guest satisfaction, positive team member relations and achievement of overall financial results.

• Schedule based on business needs**

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F. Saul Company Hospitality Group invites you to take your career to the next level! As a leading Owner and Management Company in the Hospitality Industry, our commitment to our team is in our “One Team!” values. Our integrated approach in obtaining top talent ensures key players who are committed to their professional and personal development represent our hotels, have a sound understanding of the industry, and possess significant attributes to enhance our culture.

Joining our team says you are committed to guest satisfaction and promise to uphold the highest level of integrity.

• Guest Service:
  Accountable for guest satisfaction by ensuring service standards are met and guests’ needs and concerns are responded to in a timely manner with a focus on service recovery when applicable. Works side by side with staff to train and model appropriate guest service standards. Responsible for holding staff members accountable for anticipating needs and exceeding guest expectations. Achieves business revenue goals by developing and implementing creative service programs designed to increase guest satisfaction.
• Financial Results and Cost Control:
  Responsible for management of expenses to maximize hotel profitability. Responsible for effective labor management through proper scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting based on business needs. Seeks and implements cost saving measures and efficient purchasing strategies in order to meet/exceed budget for expenses. Follows
  
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  F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procurement guidelines and applies good business judgment. Assists with the preparation and management of the department budget. Manages and maintains company assets to stay within budget guidelines and prolong the life of company resources. Uses expertise to advise and implement changes to front desk operations as needed, while maximizing revenue and occupancy.
• People Management and Training:
  Responsible for evaluating staff performance and takes appropriate corrective action as needed to hold team members accountable. Motivates staff by setting goals, providing ongoing feedback, and rewarding/recognizing team members. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, coaching, and development of all team members. Responsible for all required training for department team members and ensuring training records are maintained. Analyzes quality issues, identifies training needs and ensures implementation to improve results.
  
  Utilizes available resources and adheres to
  
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  F. Saul Company Hospitality Group training policies. Promotes collaboration and positive, professional work environment.
• Self/Workload Management:
  Attends all daily, weekly and/or monthly department/hotel meetings to ensure proper communication/planning occurs. Responsible for all front desk initiatives. Must have high attention to detail,…