Job Description
Job Description
Assists the General Manager with the daily operations, primarily at the front desk. Assists in handling all aspects of Operations to ensure quality service to guests, fellow employees, vendors, and ownership. Handles many of the administrative duties of the front desk, including the following :
- Reports directly to the GM, followed by the Regional Director of Operations, and ownership
- Ensures that all FD staff are delivering the highest level of guest interaction and satisfaction
- Reviews required Audit Reports daily, assesses for mistakes, and corrects any problems ASAP
- Ensures Advance Deposits, No Shows, and 3rd parties are billed correctly on a daily basis, with support from the GM
- Works with GM and the front desk team to manage efficient check-in / check-out processes to drive room revenues, i.e., Perfect Sell Strategy, qualifying reservations, proper room assignments, proactively anticipating VIPs and members, etc.
- Responsible for the FD inventories and supply requests in this department
Compensation : $12 - $14 hourly
Responsibilities :
Typically appointed as Champion and upholds all responsibilities of the title according to the StandardResponsible for making the front desk schedule and posting in a timely manner (team reports changes to him / her). Ensures properly manned and trained personnel for all FD shifts at all timesAssists in hiring processes for all departments, especially front desk agentsManages FD training to ensure IHG and ownership standards are met at all timesAssists the GM in ensuring all Direct Bill accounts are handled, billed, and collected accurately and in a timely mannerAssists the GM in the upkeep of all QA documentation log books, i.e., ADA, Service Recovery, 100%, etc.Assists the GM in answering all surveys and Guest Assistance queries in a timely manner that meets Brand requirements and that of ownershipResponsible for daily Tax Exemption documentationFollows up on Shift Logs with the team, and reports issues to GM for resolutionActs as liaison and support between all departments for communication and smooth operations as a whole to ensure Brand expectationsInspects 5 rooms once per week and communicates findings to the GMPartner with GM on Sales efforts, including but not limited to : group inquiries, bookings, contracts, and communication with POCs, and work to secure future business on the books while maintaining budget goalsAttends Sales Meetings and communicates any information / strategies to the front desk teamAssist the GM in hosting morning huddles with housekeeping when possibleAttend Revenue calls when scheduling allowsQualifications :
Submit reports and checklist information in a timely manner to GM / OwnershipBecome proficient with all computer systems and all reporting functionsUnderstand that as demand fluctuates in the hotel with events group occupancy, scheduling is subject to change. Must be able and willing to work as needed to fit the needs of the hotel and teamThe position includes weekends, nights, audit shifts, and holidays if necessaryMust be available at all times via cell phone or emailPerform any and all duties not specifically outlined above that are an inherent part of the position. Perform and execute any requests made by the corporate or supervisor in a cooperative and expeditious mannerAbout Company
At Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Albany, our mission statement is simple :
“To provide legendary service to our guests by empowering our team to consistently deliver the spirit of hospitality in a safe and respectful working environment."
What We Offer :
A great environment! We pride ourselves on being one of the best places to workBetter pay, while everyone else pays minimum wage, we have competitive wages 65% above standard in the areaDaily payPaid Time OffBirthday (Paid Day Off)401(k)Tip ProgramEmployee Hotel DiscountsBonus PayOpportunity for Growth and so much more