Assistant Rooms Manager - Washington, United States - The Darcy
Description
Job Description
I. Job Summary
Often the first and last contact for our guests, the Front Office Manager is a critical link to guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include supervising staff, welcoming guests, processing registration and check-out, anticipating guest needs and meeting or exceeding those needs, responding to and resolving guest inquires and complaints, coordinating with other departments to ensure guests feel well-cared for and valued. This person should be very comfortable interacting with guests and potential clients in a highly professional manner.
II. Job Responsibilities
Staff Supervision Guest Communication Financial Transactions Performs other duties as assigned. Source: Hospitality Online
- Assists Resort Manager in managing the staffing of positions including front desk, bell station and gate.
- Assist Resort Manager in training, motivating and inspiring staff to apply guest service standards and policies that will distinguish Cheeca from the competition.
- Attend and/or conduct team briefings as needed.
- Maintain a personal demeanor that is friendly, cheerful and courteous at all times.
- Greet guests by name.
- Ensure that all guests feel welcomed to the property.
- Register guests and assign rooms.
- Conduct check-out processes.
- Generate reservations for restaurant, transportation or hotel/resort amenities.
- Ensure guest satisfaction by responding to guest inquiries with accurate information and a positive attitude.
- Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
- Respond to phone calls, and retrieve guest mail, faxes and packages.
- Promote hotel amenities and services to guests using personal knowledge and effective selling techniques.
- Welcome and effectively resolve guest questions, issues and complaints with supervisor assistance as needed.
- Provide constant and consistent communication with other departments and supervisors/managers in order to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Attend team briefings.
- Handle cash, credit card, currency conversions and other financial transactions.
- Post charges such as room, food, liquor or telephone to ledger.
- Compute or adjust bill, collect payment, and make change for guests.