Front Desk Supervisor/Manager on Duty

Company: Benchmark
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Come be a part of something bigger!

More than 10,000 dedicated employees around the world bring their unique talents, expertise and experiences to work every day with Benchmark. Our strength lies in our diversity , positive service attitude and determination to succeed. Come be a part of our "Be the Difference" culture, where every employee, at every level, in every job strives to capture moments when they can provide memorable, personalized service to our guests, coworkers, and communities.

We are a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:

+ Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs

+ Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)

+ 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)

+ Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn't love to get away)

+ Paid Time Off

+ Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)

+ Employee family events (bring the kids!)

+ Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few

+ Many more, please inquire for more details

The Front Desk Supervisor/MOD is a key facilitator of the hotel guest's arrival and departure experiences. The main focus of the position is to provide a consistent, accurate friendly and sincere level of guest service to all guests at the hotel. The Front Desk Supervisor/MOD will be a dedicated individual who will aggressively seek out resolutions to operational and guest related challenges. This person will be responsible for motivating coaching and developing their staff.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

Responsibilities include:

+ The ability to display, at all times, a friendly, courteous and professional manner in all dealings with Residences owners, Hotel guests and other employees.

+ The ability to welcome and register Residence owners and Hotel guests, with an emphasis on fulfilling requests; following special handling instructions and adhering to established credit policies and procedures.

+ The ability to handle a multitude of keys.

+ The ability to quote and be familiar with room and rate availability for current and future dates.

+ The ability to successfully complete a room reservation for any given time period knowing what types of accommodations, and rates are available. In addition, the ability to properly distinguish all said reservations as Residences or Hotel.

+ The ability to recite all information regarding the Hotel Valley Ho facilities, hours of operation, key personnel, special events and activities, and functions in the hotel.

+ The ability to assist Residence owners regarding their use options

+ The ability to handle several telephone calls at any given time.

+ The ability to offer adequate directions to the hotel from any location.

+ The ability to select and block Residential rental units and hotel rooms for arriving guests

+ The ability to assist Residence owners and hotel guests with Concierge-type requests; knowledge of the local area as well as Arizona areas and attractions.

+ The ability to handle owner and guest problems or complaints in conjunction with Management, keeping them well informed as to the problems and actions taken.

+ The ability to utilize the computer system in running daily reports and posting charges and credits.

+ The ability to communicate to all support departments any necessary information or requests.

+ The ability to complete key packets and modify registration cards.

+ The ability to check guests and owners in and out of the Residences and Hotel in accordance with specific procedures.

+ The ability to make change, cash checks, and exchange foreign currency.

+ The ability to maintain a balanced bank assigned to you from the Resort and to reconcile all transactions at the close of the shift and to cash out.

+ The ability to speak clearly and communicate via radio to other staff members.

+ The ability to understand the tasks performed by a Telephone Operator, Reservationists, Concierge, Housekeeper, Houseman, Valet, and Bellmen.

+ The ability to handle Hotel emergency procedures and situations with maturity and professionalism.

+ The ability to perform other tasks and projects as delegated by the Director of Guest Operations, Front Office Manager, or Revenue and Reservations Manager.

Specific job knowledge, skill and ability:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

+ Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

+ Typing skills preferred.

+ Must be proficient in spreadsheets, especially Excel and MS Word. Computer literacy essential.

+ Previous experience with hotel property management systems, especially Opera, is helpful.

+ Must be familiar with hotel PMS (Property Management Systems).

+ Must adhere to practices of occupational safety and health including wearing personal protective equipment when required.

Appearance Requirements:

+ Proper professional attire required by following appearance guidelines as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

+ Appearance must always be neat, clean and professional.

+ Name badge and proper/uniform must be worn at all times.

What are we looking for?

Benchmark Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY, EVERY DAY

More than a slogan, our Be the Difference service philosophy drives our way forward. Every employee, at every level, in every job strives to capture moments when they can provide memorable, personalized service to our guests, coworkers, ownership and communities.

BUILD YOUR FUTURE

Benchmark University offers continuous learning for Benchmark employees in every department and discipline. From webinars and self-study courses to on-site training, conferences and certifications, there are myriad opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

SHOW YOUR COMMUNITY YOU CARE

Our commitment to service doesn't end when we leave work for the day. We're actively involved in our own communities through a company-wide service initiative, Hometown Hospitality: Caring for Our Communities. Benchmark employees across the country and around the globe are making a big difference for their neighbors.

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