Director of Front House

Responsible for all front office functions and staff as well as security staff functions. Areas of responsibility include Bell Staff, Switchboard Operations, Guest Services/Front Desk, Retail/Gift Shop, Concierge, Valets, and Security, as applicable. As a department head, directs and works with managers and employees to successfully execute all front office operations, including guest arrival and departure procedures. Works to establish a safe and secure environment for all guests and associates. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience • High school diploma or GED; 6 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; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Front Desk, Guest Services, and Security Teams • 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. • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. • Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence. • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. • Ensures recognition of employees is taking place across areas of responsibility. • Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress. • Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

Managing Guest Services and Front Desk Teams • Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. • 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 work. • Keeps Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results. • Conducts department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding department goals to produce desired results. • Supervises and coordinates all activities for luggage attendants, garage valets, door attendants, and concierge. • Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. • Understands the impact of Front Office operations on the Rooms area and overall property financial goals. • Manages department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals. • Provide recommendations and reports for capital expenditures, repairs and maintenance programs for all front office areas. • Handle guest complaints and verify that all guest issues are resolved.

Managing Security Team • Protects property and provides a safe environment for guests and staff. • Oversees all on-duty security personnel, including dispatcher. • Supervises and coordinates job assignments and verifies that each officer is briefed on the day’s activities. • Complies information and files written security reports.

Managing Projects and Policies • Verifies compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures. • 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