Front Office Supervisor Grande Rockies Resort -
Canmore, AB
Job Summary
Assist the Front Office Manager in ensuring the smooth and efficient overall day-to-day
operations of the Front Desk including Switchboard, Reservations and Belldesk.
Provide excellent customer service per the standards of the hotel, and assist in situations to
ensure customer satisfaction.
Ensure guest requests, inquiries and concerns are addressed and completed in a timely manner.
Assisting with the delivery and execution of the iPrefer loyalty program including amenities, guest welcome letters and profile updating.
Reviewing guest special requests and ensure they are met or exceeded.
Working with all Hotel Departments to ensure we meet or exceed guest expectations and all guest billing is accurate and up to date at time of departure.
Acting as a liaison with the Sales & Catering, Food & Beverage, Engineering and Housekeeping teams to ensure clear communication.
Assisting in the administration and management of the Front Office, including, but not limited to payroll and scheduling.
Ensure department adherence to company policies, procedures and standards to ensure that
guest expectations are exceeded.
Assist in providing staff with ongoing coaching, training and development.
Coordinate hotel emergency procedures within the scope of defined plans.
Prepare reports, handle special projects and assignments as required.
Job Requirements
1 - 2 years of front office supervisory experience preferably in a 4 or 5 diamond hotel
property.
2 years front office agent experience, including handling large group arrivals.
Previous experience with scheduling, ordering/managing supply inventory
Excellent command of the English language is essential, both written and verbal.
A service excellence and relationship management role model with strong leadership
including dealing with all guest service situations while continually ensuring guest satisfaction about Hotel standards.
Proven effective supervisory skills including cultivating a positive, high performance team.
Able to motivate, mentor and performance manage including corrective action to ensure continually high standards.
Able to work under pressure and stressful situations while handling multiple tasks
Attentive to details and have excellent organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and be guest focused.
Neat, professional and well groomed at all times.
Self motivated and have initiative - work with little supervision.
Work flexible shifts - days, evenings, weekend and holidays.
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
Knowledge of Maestro property management system and reservations management
software is an asset.
College diploma or university degree from Hospitality related program is an asset.
Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Speaking additional languages is an asset.
Remarks: This is only a rough guideline, additional duties may be added at anytime due to any circumstances.
General Behavior His/her behavior and personal appearance will always be geared to the objective of being an example to all other staff within the Hotel. He/she will strive to use a polite language and well-groomed behavior in his/her relation with the Hotel guests, colleagues and staff.