Supervisor Front Desk

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by Sage Hospitality
Portland, OR
Hospitality
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Why us?:

The Bidwell Hotel and High Horse Restaurant + Bar is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be energized by the idea of providing outstanding service to our guests and stellar support to our associates.

The Bidwell is a luxury hotel in downtown Portland offering guests easy access to the city’s shopping, dining, and top attractions. Those seeking a quintessentially Portland flavor enjoy our hip High Horse Restaurant and Bar featuring an elevated selection of regionally inspired food and drinks. When a relaxing oasis is the destination, our exclusive M Club Lounge is the perfect spacious yet cozy refuge. Groups are served with VIP status in our event space, and private dining room. Our staff is tuned in to discover how we can personalize the guest experience to put The Bidwell and High Horse Restaurant + Bar among great memories shared and repeated.

Work where you belong!

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview:

Supervises front office staff ensuring an efficient operation producing excellent results for our customers. Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.

Responsibilities:

Supervise the operations of the front desk to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality is provided to the guests.

Train, direct the work of, resolve issues/problems and coach and counsel the front desk team members to ensure a quality operation.

Resolve customer issues, complaints, problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.

Completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests and facilitates guest departure in order to close the guest account and make the room available for the next guest.

Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.

Courteously and accurately answers inquiries from potential guests and accepts hotel reservations. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.

Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses in person and on telephone.

Operates the PBX equipment, including, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests.

Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.

Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.

Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications:

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

1 or more full years employment experience in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

Requires understanding of all hotel front office procedures.

Requires high school graduate level mathematical aptitude and knowledge of standard cash handling procedures and computerized cash register systems.

Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.

Requires knowledge of company/hotel policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.

Requires supervision/management skills.

Ability to communicate information and hotel services to management and guests. Second language may be required.

Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to communicate in person and on telephone frequently.

 Ability to read written communiqués, analyzing reports and seeing monochrome computer screen.

Excellent speech communication skills required for continual interaction with guests. Frequent use of phone.

Excellent literacy necessary to analyze report data, prepare reports and initiate correspondence.

Continuous standing 90% of time -communicating with guests.

No climbing required. No driving required.

Lifting up to 50 lbs. guest luggage; limited. Pushing up to 50 lbs. bell cart; limited. Pulling up to 50 lbs. bell cart; limited. Carrying up to 25 lbs. guest luggage; limited.

Continuous standing -80% of shift.

Environment

Prolonged standing at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work station under florescent lighting. Work inside 95%

Benefits:

10 paid holidays

Paid time off for vacation, sick time

Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. $500+ per referral.

Salary:

USD $23.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Reference: 202118911

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Supervisor Front Desk

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by Sage Hospitality

Portland, OR
Hospitality
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Why us?:

The Bidwell Hotel and High Horse Restaurant + Bar is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be energized by the idea of providing outstanding service to our guests and stellar support to our associates.

The Bidwell is a luxury hotel in downtown Portland offering guests easy access to the city’s shopping, dining, and top attractions. Those seeking a quintessentially Portland flavor enjoy our hip High Horse Restaurant and Bar featuring an elevated selection of regionally inspired food and drinks. When a relaxing oasis is the destination, our exclusive M Club Lounge is the perfect spacious yet cozy refuge. Groups are served with VIP status in our event space, and private dining room. Our staff is tuned in to discover how we can personalize the guest experience to put The Bidwell and High Horse Restaurant + Bar among great memories shared and repeated.

Work where you belong!

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview:

Supervises front office staff ensuring an efficient operation producing excellent results for our customers. Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.

Responsibilities:

Supervise the operations of the front desk to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality is provided to the guests.

Train, direct the work of, resolve issues/problems and coach and counsel the front desk team members to ensure a quality operation.

Resolve customer issues, complaints, problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.

Completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests and facilitates guest departure in order to close the guest account and make the room available for the next guest.

Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.

Courteously and accurately answers inquiries from potential guests and accepts hotel reservations. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.

Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses in person and on telephone.

Operates the PBX equipment, including, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests.

Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.

Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.

Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications:

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

1 or more full years employment experience in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

Requires understanding of all hotel front office procedures.

Requires high school graduate level mathematical aptitude and knowledge of standard cash handling procedures and computerized cash register systems.

Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.

Requires knowledge of company/hotel policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.

Requires supervision/management skills.

Ability to communicate information and hotel services to management and guests. Second language may be required.

Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to communicate in person and on telephone frequently.

 Ability to read written communiqués, analyzing reports and seeing monochrome computer screen.

Excellent speech communication skills required for continual interaction with guests. Frequent use of phone.

Excellent literacy necessary to analyze report data, prepare reports and initiate correspondence.

Continuous standing 90% of time -communicating with guests.

No climbing required. No driving required.

Lifting up to 50 lbs. guest luggage; limited. Pushing up to 50 lbs. bell cart; limited. Pulling up to 50 lbs. bell cart; limited. Carrying up to 25 lbs. guest luggage; limited.

Continuous standing -80% of shift.

Environment

Prolonged standing at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work station under florescent lighting. Work inside 95%

Benefits:

10 paid holidays

Paid time off for vacation, sick time

Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. $500+ per referral.

Salary:

USD $23.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Reference: 202118911

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