Front Desk Manager

Job description

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels , Marriott International's flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

Budapest Marriott Hotel welcomes you to Hungary's capital city with a modern style, exceptional service, and an unbeatable location. Tucked along the banks of the Danube River, our hotel is near some of Budapest's most treasured landmarks, from the Chain Bridge to Buda Castle. Our downtown Budapest hotel offers the perfect amenities for conventioneers, foodies, families, spa mavens, or any traveler seeking an urban oasis.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Job Summary:

Assists in managing the execution of all operations in the rooms area departments (e.g., Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, Housekeeping) and managing staff. Assists the Front Office operation in administering front desk functions and supervising staff daily. Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, At Your Service and Guest Services/Front Desk Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department. Monitors compliance with standards and procedures. Leads specific team while assisting with meeting or exceeding property goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

Previous experience in leading a front desk team in a hotel is strongly recommended. Knowledge of OPERA and local language (Hungarian) is preferred.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Front Office Team

• Verifies that goals are being translated to the team as they relate to guest tracking and productivity.

• Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.

• Understands employee and guest satisfaction results and developing game plans to attack need areas and expand on the strengths.

• Verifies that the team has the capabilities to meet expectations.

• Leads by example demonstrating self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

• Assists employees in understanding guests' ever-changing needs and expectations and exceeding them.

Managing Property Rooms Operations Function(s)

• Assists in managing the execution of all operations in the rooms area departments (e.g., Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, Housekeeping).

• Follows property specific second effort and recovery plan.

• Publishes all guest satisfaction results in a timely fashion including all guest satisfaction forms, comment cards and guest letters.

• Takes proactive approaches when dealing with employee concerns.

• Extends professionalism and courtesy to employees at all times.

• Communicates/updates all goals and results with employees.

• Meets by weekly with staff on a one-to-one basis.

• Assists/teaches the team scheduling against guest and hours/occupied room goals.

• Performs hourly job functions as needed.

• Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Managing and Monitoring Activities that Affect the Guest Experience

• Understands the brand's service culture.

• Provides excellent customer service by being readily available/approachable for all guests.

• Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction.

Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.

• Extends professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.

• Responds timely to customer service department request.

• Verifies that all team members meet or exceed all hospitality requirements.

Managing Profitability

• Assists in performing required annual/ monthly and weekly Quality audit with General Manager (GM) and Director of Operations

• Verifies that a viable key control program is in place.

• Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

• Strives to maximize the financial performance of the department.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Interviews and assists in making hiring decisions.

• Receives hiring recommendations from team supervisors.

• Verifies that orientations for new team members are thorough and completed in a timely fashion.

• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Verifies property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process, where applicable.

• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

• Performs all duties at the Front Desk as necessary.

• Runs Front Desk shifts whenever necessary.

• Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Desk goals to produce desired results.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.