Front Desk Supervisor

Salary: 23.00-24.00/hr * Supervise the operations of the front desk to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality is provided to the guests. * Train, direct the work of, resolve issues/problems and coach and counsel the front desk team members to ensure a quality operation. * Resolve customer issues, complaints, problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service. * Completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests and facilitates guest departure in order to close the guest account and make the room available for the next guest. * Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records. * Courteously and accurately answers inquiries from potential guests and accepts hotel reservations. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue. * Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses in person and on telephone. * Operates the PBX equipment, including, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests. * Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy. * Driving hotel guests to and from the airport and other assigned trips, obeying all traffic rules and regulations constantly throughout shift to ensure a safe, accident-free trip. * Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times. This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel's employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible for compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee. Embassy Suites Irvine is part of the amazing Sage Hospitality portfolio, where we dare to be different not only in the experiences we provide our guests, but also in the experiences we create for our associates. As a Front Office Supervisor, you'll bring this spirit to life by leading our front office team and creating memorable guest experiences. You'll help ensure an efficient operation while delivering the warm, professional service that sets us apart. Supervises front office staff, ensuring efficient operations and excellent results for our guests. Responds professionally and courteously to arriving, departing, and in-house guests, providing accurate and timely information and services. Handles telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information, and guest concerns. Education/Formal Training High school education or equivalent experience. Must have a valid California driver's license and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). Experience 1 or more full years employment experience in a related position with this company or other organization(s). Knowledge/Skills * Requires understanding of all hotel front office procedures. * Requires high school graduate level mathematical aptitude and knowledge of standard cash handling procedures and computerized cash register systems. * Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills. * Requires knowledge of company/hotel policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. * Requires supervision/management skills. * Ability to communicate information and hotel services to management and guests. Second language may be required. * Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ability to communicate in person and on telephone frequently. * Ability to read written communiqués, analyzing reports and seeing monochrome computer screen. * Excellent speech communication skills required for continual interaction with guests. Frequent use of phone. * Excellent literacy necessary to analyze report data, prepare reports and initiate correspondence. * Continuous standing 90% of time -communicating with guests. EOE, including disability/vets