Assistant Front Office Manager

Job summary

The Assistant Front Office Manager supports the Front Office Manager in overseeing daily operations, including supervising staff and managing guest services. They are responsible for ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction, maintaining service standards, and optimizing departmental financial performance.

Job details

JOB SUMMARY Assists the Front Office Manager in administering front office functions and supervising staff on a daily basis. Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, Switchboard and Guest Services/Front Desk. Position directs and works with managers and employees to carry out procedures ensuring an efficient check in and check out process. Ensures guest and employee satisfaction and maximizes the financial performance of the department. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area. OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Supporting Management of Front Desk Team • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. • Supervises and manages employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence. • Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts. • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees. Monitoring and Supporting Progress Toward Guest Services and Front Desk Goals • Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. • Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. • Strives to improve service performance. • Collaborates with the Front Office Manager on ways to continually improve departmental service. • Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results. • Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans based on review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results. • Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service • Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed. • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. • Sets a positive example for guest relations. • Displays outstanding hospitality skills. • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. • Interacts with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction. • Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors. • Handles guest problems and complaints effectively. • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Managing Projects and Policies • Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process. • Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures. • Monitors adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates. Additional Responsibilities • Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. • Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. • Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner. • Functions in place of the Front Office Manager in his/her absence. • Communicates critical information from pre- and post-convention meetings to the Front Office staff. • Participates in department meetings. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. Notification to Applicants: Delta Hotels Quebec takes seriously its obligations under the applicable provincial legislation and will provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call 905-366-5227 or email CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com [CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com] and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. 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What you’ll do

The Assistant Front Office Manager supports the Front Office Manager in overseeing daily operations, including supervising staff and managing guest services. They are responsible for ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction, maintaining service standards, and optimizing departmental financial performance.

Requirements

Candidates must possess either a high school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience or a 2-year degree in a hospitality-related field. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for managing team performance and guest relations.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program
• Retirement plan
• Competitive benefits
• Exclusive Marriott travel discounts

Listed skills

• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Front office management
• Staff supervision
• Guest services
• Conflict resolution
• Customer satisfaction
• Financial performance management
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Hospitality management
• Check-in and check-out procedures
• Team building
• Policy compliance
• Employee coaching
• Data analysis
• Project Management
• Communication
• Management
• Operations
• Influencing Skills
• Honesty
• Prioritization
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Business Administration
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Employee Satisfaction
• Customer Service
• Advocacy
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Cooperation
• Writing Systems
• Guest Relations
• Front Office
• Hotel And Restaurant Management
• Credit Policies

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Front Office Assistant Manager
• Office Manager (General)
• Office Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

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