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    Guest Services Manager - Kingston, Canada - Easton's Group of Hotels

    Easton's Group of Hotels
    Easton's Group of Hotels Kingston, Canada

    4 days ago

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    JOB OVERVIEW

    Manage all aspects of the front office areas which may include, but is not limited to guest registration, bell services, business center, telephone services, concierge services, and guest reservations to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize hotel profitability. Adhere to all brand standards and desk merchandising.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage day-to-day operations and assignments of the front office staff; schedule, plan, and assign work. Develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
  • Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with Company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
  • Ensure all staff is properly trained on systems, security and cash handling procedures, and service standards and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
  • Monitor front office staff to ensure guests receive prompt, professional attention and personal recognition. Ensure guests are greeted upon arrival. Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
  • Motivates staff and establishes a productive working environment for hotel.
  • Schedule and regularly conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas to ensure the appearance of such areas reflects highly on the hotel, brand, and Company. Develop actions plans to correct any deficiencies.
  • Analyze guest satisfaction data and develop and implement plans to achieve established goals related to the brand
  • Achieve budgeted revenues, control labor costs & expenses, and maximize profitability within all areas of the front office.
  • Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel.
  • Assists revenue management with the implementation and execution of programs to ensure that the hotel's room occupancy and Average Daily Rate objectives are met.
  • Maintain procedures for security of monies, credit and financial transactions, and guest security. Check billing instructions and guest credit for compliance with hotel credit policy
  • Develop and maintain procedures for monitoring calls to ensure that all calls are answered and recorded according to established scripts and procedures. Coordinate the dispatch of amenities, services, and/or work orders to the appropriate departments and staff. Ensure that all methods of tracking (i.e. systems) are monitored and activated in an appropriate manner.
  • Establish, implement, and maintain training and procedures for front desk/ to serve as a central communications point during emergency/crisis situations.
  • Knowledgeable of hotel property, amenities, area attraction and transportation.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Accounting, Revenue Management, Sales and Marketing, Catering, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, and Maintenance.
  • Interact with outside contacts:Guests – to ensure their total satisfactionRegulatory agencies – regarding safety and emergency mattersOther contacts as needed (professional organizations, community groups)
  • Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.

    • ACCOUNTABILITY:

    This job is the top Front Office job at a full-service hotel or at a regional extended-stay hotel or reporting to a General Manager at a full-service or focused hotel. Typically supervises front desk agents, and bell/van services, reservations, PBX, etc. May oversee subordinate supervisors

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management/Business Administration, plus 3 years Front Office/Guest Service experience including management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

    This job requires ability to perform the following:

  • Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas
  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Handling various objects
  • Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.

    • Other:

  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Leadership skills
  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training.
  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
  • Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
  • Ability to travel to attend workshops, specialized training and/or certifications, etc.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
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