ASSISTANT FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Job Description For Assistant Front Office Manager(HOZ) in Bal Harbour,United States.
Job Number Job Category Rooms & Guest Services OperationsLocation The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour Miami, Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, Florida, United States VIEW ON MAPSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYAssists the Front Office Manager in administering front office functions and supervising staff on a daily basis.
Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, Switchboard and Guest Services/Front Desk.
Position directs and works with managers and employees to carry out procedures ensuring an efficient check in and check out process.
Ensures guest and employee satisfaction and maximizes the financial performance of the department.
ANDIDATE PROFILEEducation 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.
ORE WORK ACTIVITIESSupporting Management of Front Desk Team• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.• Supervises and manages employees.
Managing all day-to-day operations.
Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees absence.• Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
onitoring and Supporting Progress Toward Guest Services and Front Desk Goals• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.• Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.• Strives to improve service performance.• Collaborates with the Front Office Manager on ways to continually improve departmental service.• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans based on review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results.• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
nsuring Exceptional Customer Service• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.• Sets a positive example for guest relations.• Displays outstanding hospitality skills.• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.• Interacts with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.• Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.• Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
anaging Projects and Policies• Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.• Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.• Monitors adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates.
dditional Responsibilities• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers 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.• Functions in place of the Front Office Manager in his/her absence.• Communicates critical information from pre- and post-convention meetings to the Front Office staff.• Participates in department meetings.
he hourly pay range for this position is $ to $.
Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits.
Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting.
Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
arriott International is an equal opportunity employer.
We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.
We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them.
Attracting the worlds top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
our role will be to ensure that the Gold Standards of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day.
The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next.
It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality.
As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values.
And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
n joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.