Assistant Front Office Manager

SWISSOTEL

Assistant Front Office Manager

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
    You are an inspiring leader who loves to create genuine and heartfelt experiences for others by building relationships and celebrating the unique differences in everyone around you. You thrive in an environment that changes in every moment and you’re often referred to as the Master of Multi-tasking! You enjoy developing others and genuinely bringing joy to peoples’ lives - and it just so happens you’ll be doing just that in an award-winning hotel.

    The Assistant Front Office Manager will support the Director, Front Office by leading our Front Desk team through building trust and relationships by nurturing a work culture that celebrates diversity, inclusiveness, belonging, growth and development and by inspiring colleagues to deliver heartfelt experiences for each and every guest.

    • To support the Director of Front Office in all aspects of the department and inspiring the Front Office team to follow all service standards
    • To consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service while creating heartfelt experiences
    • To ensure proper staffing and scheduling of all Front Office colleagues in accordance to productivity guidelines
    • To communicate through pre-shift logs, emails and departmental meetings all pertinent information for the respective shift and areas of operation
    • To develop supervisors and colleagues through a meaningful training program
    • To assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
    • To follow department policies, procedures and service standards
    • To follow all safety policies
    • Any other tasks that may be assigned

    Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to the following:

    • Frequent standing, walking and sitting throughout shift
    • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
    • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:

    • Previous leadership experience required
    • Previous PMS experience preferred
    • Computer savvy in Microsoft Window applications an asset
    • University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
    • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
    • Highly responsible & reliable
    • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
    • Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
    • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

    Additional Information

    WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

    • Position Salary: $59,000.00
    • Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
    • Learning & Development programs through our Academies
    • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
    • Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibilities, such as Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
    • Comprehensive Benefit Package which offers:
      • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance, Hospital Support, Critical Illness Insurance, 401K plan, Paid leave such as Vacation, Personal, Maternity/Paternity and Holiday.