RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies service procedures and standards Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies service procedures standards Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment Use equipment only as intended Anticipate guests needs respond promptly and acknowledge all guests however busy and whatever time of day Maintain positive guest relations at all times Resolve guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction Monitor and maintain cleanliness sanitation and organization of assigned work areas Maintain complete knowledge at all times of a All hotel features services hours of operation b All room types numbers layout decor appointments and location c All room rates special packages and promotions d Daily house counts and expected arrivals departures VIP s e Room availability status for any given day f Scheduled inhouse group activities locations and times g All hotel and departmental policies and procedures Access all functions of the computer system Answer department telephone within 3 rings using correct greeting and telephone etiquette Establish par levels for supplies and equipment Complete requisitions to replenish shortages or additional items needed for the anticipated business Ensure that current information on rates packages and promotions are available at the Front Desk and that all associates are knowledgeable on such Review the daily business levels anticipate critical situations and plan effective solutions to best expedite these situations Prepare and adjust weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts Ensure that associates report to work as scheduled Document any late or absent associates Coordinate breaks for associate Assign work duties to associate Conduct preshift meeting with associates and review all information pertinent to the day s business Inspect grooming and attire of associates rectify any deficiencies Inspect plan and ensure that all materials and equipment are in complete readiness for service rectify deficiencies with respective personnel Constantly monitor associate performance in all phases of service and job functions Rectify any deficiencies with respective associates Monitor the hotel front entrance and resolve any congested situations Monitor the checkin checkout process anticipate critical situations and assist wherever necessary to help alleviate the pressure and to process the guest expediently Monitor communication logs and ensure that guest requests are followed up Monitor safe deposits boxes procedures audit accuracy of cards with proper signatures and ensure availability of keys Monitor guest mail and ensure that it is processed according to procedures Monitor and ensure that express checkouts are processed through the system Monitor the associates interaction with guests ensuring prompt and courteous service resolve discrepancies with respective associates Assist associates with their job functions to ensure optimum service to guests Observe guest reactions and confer frequently with associates to ensure guest satisfaction Adhere to hotel requirements for guest associate accidents or injuries and in emergency situations Ensure security of guestroom access Monitor and ensure that all cashiering procedures comply with Accounting policies and standards a Contracted banks b Shortages overages c Late charges d Petty cash paid outs e Adjustments f Posting charges g Making change for guests h Cashing personal travelers checks i Payment methods processing j Settling accounts k Closing reports l Cashier reports m Balancing receipts n Dropping receipts o Securing banks Review previous night s noshows verify and ensure billing of such Assist Accounting in researching all disputed charges and contact guests where required to explain disputes regarding Front Desk procedures Assist associates with expediting problem payments Anticipate soldout situations and know how many rooms are overbooked Handle overbooked or walked guests All other duties as required Conduct meeting every month to share feedback and develop the weakness point to every associate for their personal grow Involve in the hiring process until the requirement is fulfilled Arrange meeting with finance department every quarter of the year to ensure that front desk associates are following the finance guidance Arrange monthly meeting with reservation to ensure front desk and reservation team are in the same guideline to achieve the hotel goals Make sure alert is placed to all the guests who faced the challenges during their stay and ensure to meet them upon check out to farewell Make sure the team follow the Emergency Response Team procedure Give acknowledgement to front office associate when their names mentioned to on the survey platform Share the glitch report every briefing and make sure the front desk associates are aware and able to handle the situation QUALIFICATIONS Experience Minimum two years experience preferably in a luxury or ultraluxury hotel Education High school diploma General Skills Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail speed and accuracy prioritize organize and followup be a clear thinker remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment follow directions thoroughly understand a guest s service needs work cohesively with coworkers as part of a team work with minimal supervision maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data Technical Skills Familiarity with yields management and cost controls ability to perform job functions with attention to detail speed and accuracy prioritize and organize be a clear thinker remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment follow directions thoroughly understand guest s service needs work cohesively with coworkers as part of a team work with minimal supervision maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data ascertain departmental training needs and provide such training direct performance of associates and follow up with corrections when needed input and access information in the property management system computers point of sales system Language Required to speak read and write English with fluency in other languages preferred Physical Requirements Must be able to exert physical effort endure various physical movements throughout the work areas reach up and down remain stationary at times throughout work periods and satisfactorily communicate with guests and coworkers to their understanding Licenses Certifications None required Closing date Dec 19