Guest Service Manager - Williamsburg, United States - Colonial Williamsburg Company

Colonial Williamsburg Company
Colonial Williamsburg Company
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Williamsburg, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Oversees all guest operations, including front desk and bell staff to ensure quality and guest satisfaction. Good through knowledge of property management software (PMS) or hotel reservation software. Works closely with the Guest Service Operations Manager and night audit staff to ensure maximum front office efficiency.

  • Williamsburg Woodlands offers an unexpected blend of modern luxury and southern charm. From a day spent at the spa to time on the golf course and everything in between, Williamsburg Woodlands offers a relaxing retreat in the heart of historic Williamsburg. Inspiring events happen here. With over 45,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space, the Williamsburg Woodlands is the most versatile location for corporate meetings, conference groups, family reunions, weddings, and more in Williamsburg._
  • Manage and monitor activities of all employees in the Front Office department making sure they adhere the standards of excellence and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook, hotel policies and procedures, coaching, training, and correcting where needed.
  • Maintain a professional and highquality serviceoriented environment at all times.
  • Act as manager on duty for the hotel, dealing with complaints, problem solving, disturbances, special requests and any other issues that may arise.
  • Informs all Front Office staff of daily activities, group, and VIP arrivals as well as special requests and repeat guests. Check accommodation, making sure any special requests are carried out accordingly, greet guests upon arrival and ensure escort to accommodations if appropriate.
  • Undertake full responsibility for Scheduling and Payroll of the department.
  • Complete weekly supply inventories to ensure adequate parts as well as complete rate discrepancy report and make needed changes.
  • Block/assign applicable arrivals for the following day and peak demand periods; i.e. V.I.P.'s, Special Requests, etc., and prepare group information sheets.
  • Work closely with the Housekeeping Department to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communications.
  • Coordinate daily activities with front office team on a daily basis.
  • Be aware and able to enforce all firelifesafety procedures. Remain current in all updates with regards to new procedures and training. Ensure staff is fully trained in emergency procedures. This position is a member of the hotel's emergency response team.
  • Responsible for supervision and training of all Front Office employees including but not limited to Management Trainees, Concierge, Bell and Door staff, and Lobby Ambassador/Volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • An associate degree in hotel management or related field or equivalent experience and 3 to 4 years of hotel Front Office experience, including at least 3 years as a supervisor.
  • Preferred: Graduate of a hotel school or 5 years of experience in a related field; 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills; both verbal and written.
  • Good computer knowledge
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Must be able to work all shifts, to include days, evenings, weekends, Sundays, and holidays
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  • High school diploma or general education degree
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