Director, Front Desk
Apply NowCompany: MCR Hotels
Location: Jamaica, NY 11432
Description:
The Director of the Front Desk will be responsible for all front office functions and team members. As a department head this role directs and works with managers and team members to successfully execute all front desk operations, including guest front and departure procedures while striving to continually improve guest and team member satisfaction and maximize financial performance of the department.
Responsibilities:
Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
Advocate sound financial and business decision making
Demonstrate honesty and integrity, lead by example
Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with team members
Ensure recognition of team members is taking place across areas of responsibility
Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitor progress
Achieve and exceed goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Develop specific goals and plan to prioritize, organize, and accomplish them
Keep Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results
Conduct and lead department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results
Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
Understands the impact of Front Office operations on the overall hotel success
Manage department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
Ensure compliance with all Front Office policies, standards, and procedures
Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
Provide services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention
Act as the "Service Champion" for the Front Office and create a positive atmosphere
Empower team members to provide excellent customer service
Review comment cards, guest satisfaction results, and other data to identify areas of improvement
Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints
Identify the developmental needs of team and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Ensure team members are treated fairly and equitably
Manage team member progressive discipline procedures for Front Office Staff
Interview and hire supervisors and team members with the appropriate skills in a timely manner to meet the business needs of the operation
Attend facilitate all hotel required meetings and trainings
Requirements:
Previous Front Office Director experience is required
At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
4-year college degree preferred
Effective communication skills both verbally and written
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Excellent problem solving and diplomacy
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Strong leadership skills and an aptitude for self-motivation
A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach
Strong computer skills
A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel
Effective listening skills and understanding in concerns raised by both team and guests
Our Company
What we offer/What's in it for you?
Responsibilities:
Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
Advocate sound financial and business decision making
Demonstrate honesty and integrity, lead by example
Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with team members
Ensure recognition of team members is taking place across areas of responsibility
Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitor progress
Achieve and exceed goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Develop specific goals and plan to prioritize, organize, and accomplish them
Keep Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results
Conduct and lead department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results
Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
Understands the impact of Front Office operations on the overall hotel success
Manage department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
Ensure compliance with all Front Office policies, standards, and procedures
Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
Provide services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention
Act as the "Service Champion" for the Front Office and create a positive atmosphere
Empower team members to provide excellent customer service
Review comment cards, guest satisfaction results, and other data to identify areas of improvement
Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints
Identify the developmental needs of team and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Ensure team members are treated fairly and equitably
Manage team member progressive discipline procedures for Front Office Staff
Interview and hire supervisors and team members with the appropriate skills in a timely manner to meet the business needs of the operation
Attend facilitate all hotel required meetings and trainings
Requirements:
Previous Front Office Director experience is required
At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
4-year college degree preferred
Effective communication skills both verbally and written
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Excellent problem solving and diplomacy
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Strong leadership skills and an aptitude for self-motivation
A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach
Strong computer skills
A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel
Effective listening skills and understanding in concerns raised by both team and guests
Our Company
- MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
- Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
- MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
- MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
- MCR was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
- MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
- For the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA
What we offer/What's in it for you?
- Hotel Discounts
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Options
- Referral bonuses
- Career advancement & upward mobility
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members