Assistant Guest Service Manager

Assistant Front Office ManagerFirst opened in 1904, The Bellevue-Stratford quickly established itself as one of the most celebrated hotels in the nation—designed in the French Renaissance style and renowned as a vibrant gathering place for presidents, royalty, and cultural icons. After decades of prominence, the historic property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and underwent an extensive restoration beginning in 2021. Reopened in 2024, The Bellevue now stands as a reimagined, multifaceted destination that honors its legacy while welcoming a new generation of travelers, reaffirming its place as The Grand Dame of Broad Street. Its revival has already earned significant industry recognition, including the 2025 AHEAD Americas Awards for Hotel of the Year and Best Guest Rooms, a #6 ranking in Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards for the Mid-Atlantic, and Gold Key Awards for Best Midscale Lobby and Best Midscale Hotel.The Assistant Front Office Manager is responsible for ensuring the operation of the Front Office in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with quality service prior to and throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.ResponsibilitiesWorks closely with Sales and Reservations in order to fulfill all special requests for groups, VIP's, etc.Assist daily in the guest reception.Responds daily all social media feedback, follow up with guest as well as internally.Communicates effectively and genuinely with guests, team members and other departments.Assists and often leads guest service training initiatives within the front office departmentMaintains a friendly and caring demeanor at all times in a fast paced environment.Maintains a professional image at all times that falls within the hotel and company guidelines for appearance and dress.Demonstrates team work by co-operating and assisting colleagues as needed.Provides all Front Desk Assistant job duties like registering guests into the hotel in a prompt and courteous manner, using up-selling techniques to maximize room rates; preparing for group check-ins and check-outs, and VIP arrivalsMaintains and updates all guest profilesReviews all daily and future reservations in order to accommodate special requests, makes amenity cards, works closely with IRD and PH to communicate all F&B requestsWorks with all new hires for FD training.QualificationsA 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience required.Supervisory experience required. Labor experience and OPERA experiences preferred.Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.Long hours sometimes required. Two overnight shifts with this position.Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Ability to stand during entire shift.Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.