Front Desk Manager

Aloft Mountain View Front Office Manager

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

At the Aloft Mountain View, we are seeking qualified and talented candidates to fill our current job openings! We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• RSP/401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Marriott Employee Room Rate Discount Program

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As our Front Office Manager, you will supervise the daily operations of the Front Desk staff to maximize revenues and profits while attaining optimal guest satisfaction. A leader who will guide and motivate the front office team to create unforgettable experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Respond to guest's special requests, needs, problems, issues and concerns and accommodate groups to ensure optimal levels of guest satisfaction and repeat business.
• Implement company programs and supervise the daily operations of the Front Desk to comply with SOPS and LSOPs, maximize revenues, and motivate associates to ensure an optimal level of quality service and hospitality are provided to the hotel customers.
• Supervise the Guest Service Agents.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other employees. Resolve customer complications and complaints by conducting thorough research into the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Make decisions and take action based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising approaches to accommodate unusual situations. Authorize revenue allowances to remedy problems only after other alternative solutions have been offered.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

You are a natural leader who demonstrates strength by motivating the team to deliver exceptional service. You have outstanding conversational skillset and can engage in a meaningful conversation with our guests. You don't shy away from difficult situations and turn them into opportunities. You have a self-starting personality with an even disposition. You can communicate well with guests. You are willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their Crescent job duties and embrace the culture of teamwork.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That's why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Required skills and abilities:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts. Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error. Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system. Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform behind the front desk. Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and prepare complex reports of room availability and revenues generated. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.

Previous hotel Front Desk Manager experience a plus!

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