Director of Front Office
Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by FAIRMONT
Los Angeles, CA
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description
Director of Front Office
Providing engaging, sincere, personalized service is one of the ways our Front Office Colleagues and Leaders are turning moments into special memories for our guests at Fairmont Century Plaza! As Director, Front Office, you will lead our team of service ambassadors, maximize Front Office operations and ensure exceptional guest service.
What you will be doing:
Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all Front Office functions and related services to achieve maximum sales and guest satisfaction, while adhering to established company policies and procedures.
Responsible for the Front Desk, Guest Services and Royal Service/Reservations departments to ensure the smooth, efficient operation and highest level of guest satisfaction
Helps to overlook the Fairmont Gold department
Seeks feedback on guest satisfaction and resolves problems in accordance with our Mission Statement and philosophy of employee empowerment.
Ensure that a high level of guest service is achieved at all times in all Front Office departments and that complaints are handled efficiently.
Monitor house count during the day via stay over analysis, cancellations, early departures, no show, and bed assignments to maximize revenue and occupancy.
Carefully oversee group arrivals which include: Pre-assigning rooms, pre-keying and ensuring availability of special requests, reviewing resumes and assigns Resume Reviews.
Ensure proper assignment of rooms of the VIP and Loyalty guests and the distribution of the VIP report to all departments.
As often as time permits, help inspect the allocated rooms and escort VIP guests to their rooms.
Proper management of the expenses within the Front Office Division
Handle guest requests for credit with Night Manager and Accounting
Work closely with the Front Office Managers and ensures smooth shift transitions.
Keeps accurate records of daily events in the designated log books.
Ensure key inventory control.
Assist in creating and maintaining manuals relevant to safety procedures, hours of operation, promotions, guest service requirements etc.
Knowledgeable of all policies, procedures and systems, including Micros PMS relating to all Front Office Departments
Promote a cooperative team spirit amongst colleagues by listening, giving positive feedback, monitoring and ensuring follow up.
Responsible for recruiting Front Office positions.
Responsible for colleague performance reviews and progressive disciplinary action.
Design, implement, and follow up on colleague incentive programs.
Conducts monthly department meetings with the Front Desk, Guest Services and Royal Services colleagues.
Facilitate and manage colleague training as necessary
Contribute to a fun, positive work environment for the Front Office Team and other colleagues
Encourages colleague participation in special events.
Assist with IT functions, including but not limited to: configuration of PC’s, server/system updates, basic networking, troubleshooting, etc.
Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
Other duties as assigned
Director of Front Office
Providing engaging, sincere, personalized service is one of the ways our Front Office Colleagues and Leaders are turning moments into special memories for our guests at Fairmont Century Plaza! As Director, Front Office, you will lead our team of service ambassadors, maximize Front Office operations and ensure exceptional guest service.
What you will be doing:
Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all Front Office functions and related services to achieve maximum sales and guest satisfaction, while adhering to established company policies and procedures.
Responsible for the Front Desk, Guest Services and Royal Service/Reservations departments to ensure the smooth, efficient operation and highest level of guest satisfaction
Helps to overlook the Fairmont Gold department
Seeks feedback on guest satisfaction and resolves problems in accordance with our Mission Statement and philosophy of employee empowerment.
Ensure that a high level of guest service is achieved at all times in all Front Office departments and that complaints are handled efficiently.
Monitor house count during the day via stay over analysis, cancellations, early departures, no show, and bed assignments to maximize revenue and occupancy.
Carefully oversee group arrivals which include: Pre-assigning rooms, pre-keying and ensuring availability of special requests, reviewing resumes and assigns Resume Reviews.
Ensure proper assignment of rooms of the VIP and Loyalty guests and the distribution of the VIP report to all departments.
As often as time permits, help inspect the allocated rooms and escort VIP guests to their rooms.
Proper management of the expenses within the Front Office Division
Handle guest requests for credit with Night Manager and Accounting
Work closely with the Front Office Managers and ensures smooth shift transitions.
Keeps accurate records of daily events in the designated log books.
Ensure key inventory control.
Assist in creating and maintaining manuals relevant to safety procedures, hours of operation, promotions, guest service requirements etc.
Knowledgeable of all policies, procedures and systems, including Micros PMS relating to all Front Office Departments
Promote a cooperative team spirit amongst colleagues by listening, giving positive feedback, monitoring and ensuring follow up.
Responsible for recruiting Front Office positions.
Responsible for colleague performance reviews and progressive disciplinary action.
Design, implement, and follow up on colleague incentive programs.
Conducts monthly department meetings with the Front Desk, Guest Services and Royal Services colleagues.
Facilitate and manage colleague training as necessary
Contribute to a fun, positive work environment for the Front Office Team and other colleagues
Encourages colleague participation in special events.
Assist with IT functions, including but not limited to: configuration of PC’s, server/system updates, basic networking, troubleshooting, etc.
Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
Other duties as assigned
Reference: 202019312
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Director of Front Office
Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by FAIRMONT
Los Angeles, CA
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description
Director of Front Office
Providing engaging, sincere, personalized service is one of the ways our Front Office Colleagues and Leaders are turning moments into special memories for our guests at Fairmont Century Plaza! As Director, Front Office, you will lead our team of service ambassadors, maximize Front Office operations and ensure exceptional guest service.
What you will be doing:
Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all Front Office functions and related services to achieve maximum sales and guest satisfaction, while adhering to established company policies and procedures.
Responsible for the Front Desk, Guest Services and Royal Service/Reservations departments to ensure the smooth, efficient operation and highest level of guest satisfaction
Helps to overlook the Fairmont Gold department
Seeks feedback on guest satisfaction and resolves problems in accordance with our Mission Statement and philosophy of employee empowerment.
Ensure that a high level of guest service is achieved at all times in all Front Office departments and that complaints are handled efficiently.
Monitor house count during the day via stay over analysis, cancellations, early departures, no show, and bed assignments to maximize revenue and occupancy.
Carefully oversee group arrivals which include: Pre-assigning rooms, pre-keying and ensuring availability of special requests, reviewing resumes and assigns Resume Reviews.
Ensure proper assignment of rooms of the VIP and Loyalty guests and the distribution of the VIP report to all departments.
As often as time permits, help inspect the allocated rooms and escort VIP guests to their rooms.
Proper management of the expenses within the Front Office Division
Handle guest requests for credit with Night Manager and Accounting
Work closely with the Front Office Managers and ensures smooth shift transitions.
Keeps accurate records of daily events in the designated log books.
Ensure key inventory control.
Assist in creating and maintaining manuals relevant to safety procedures, hours of operation, promotions, guest service requirements etc.
Knowledgeable of all policies, procedures and systems, including Micros PMS relating to all Front Office Departments
Promote a cooperative team spirit amongst colleagues by listening, giving positive feedback, monitoring and ensuring follow up.
Responsible for recruiting Front Office positions.
Responsible for colleague performance reviews and progressive disciplinary action.
Design, implement, and follow up on colleague incentive programs.
Conducts monthly department meetings with the Front Desk, Guest Services and Royal Services colleagues.
Facilitate and manage colleague training as necessary
Contribute to a fun, positive work environment for the Front Office Team and other colleagues
Encourages colleague participation in special events.
Assist with IT functions, including but not limited to: configuration of PC’s, server/system updates, basic networking, troubleshooting, etc.
Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
Other duties as assigned
Director of Front Office
Providing engaging, sincere, personalized service is one of the ways our Front Office Colleagues and Leaders are turning moments into special memories for our guests at Fairmont Century Plaza! As Director, Front Office, you will lead our team of service ambassadors, maximize Front Office operations and ensure exceptional guest service.
What you will be doing:
Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all Front Office functions and related services to achieve maximum sales and guest satisfaction, while adhering to established company policies and procedures.
Responsible for the Front Desk, Guest Services and Royal Service/Reservations departments to ensure the smooth, efficient operation and highest level of guest satisfaction
Helps to overlook the Fairmont Gold department
Seeks feedback on guest satisfaction and resolves problems in accordance with our Mission Statement and philosophy of employee empowerment.
Ensure that a high level of guest service is achieved at all times in all Front Office departments and that complaints are handled efficiently.
Monitor house count during the day via stay over analysis, cancellations, early departures, no show, and bed assignments to maximize revenue and occupancy.
Carefully oversee group arrivals which include: Pre-assigning rooms, pre-keying and ensuring availability of special requests, reviewing resumes and assigns Resume Reviews.
Ensure proper assignment of rooms of the VIP and Loyalty guests and the distribution of the VIP report to all departments.
As often as time permits, help inspect the allocated rooms and escort VIP guests to their rooms.
Proper management of the expenses within the Front Office Division
Handle guest requests for credit with Night Manager and Accounting
Work closely with the Front Office Managers and ensures smooth shift transitions.
Keeps accurate records of daily events in the designated log books.
Ensure key inventory control.
Assist in creating and maintaining manuals relevant to safety procedures, hours of operation, promotions, guest service requirements etc.
Knowledgeable of all policies, procedures and systems, including Micros PMS relating to all Front Office Departments
Promote a cooperative team spirit amongst colleagues by listening, giving positive feedback, monitoring and ensuring follow up.
Responsible for recruiting Front Office positions.
Responsible for colleague performance reviews and progressive disciplinary action.
Design, implement, and follow up on colleague incentive programs.
Conducts monthly department meetings with the Front Desk, Guest Services and Royal Services colleagues.
Facilitate and manage colleague training as necessary
Contribute to a fun, positive work environment for the Front Office Team and other colleagues
Encourages colleague participation in special events.
Assist with IT functions, including but not limited to: configuration of PC’s, server/system updates, basic networking, troubleshooting, etc.
Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
Other duties as assigned
Reference: 202019312
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