Job Description Summary

The Assistant Front Office Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Rooms in managing the front office function; ensure staff is properly trained including service expectations, hotel facilities and services, local directions, property management, and reservations systems, safety and emergency procedures, etc.

Job Description

·         Performs all guest service representative tasks in a superior manner.

·         Oversees late checkout and stay over requests.

·         Oversees all room changes.

·         Oversees showrooms for sales.

·         Oversees hotel availability in the local area.

·         Ensures that all appropriate computer-generated reports are printed in a timely manner.

·         Oversees preparation of VIP arrivals.

·         Oversees preparation for group arrivals.

·         Ensures the credit check report is completed on every shift.

·         Report/log all guest issues in weblog/GroupMe and update gust profiles accordingly

·         Ensures that all room discrepancies are cleared.

·         Oversees blocking of special room requests for next day’s arrivals.

·         Maintains a neat and orderly control desk and area.

·         Consistently presents a polished and professional role model image to guests, coworkers, and other departments.

·         Complete job duties as listed on their shift checklist in a timely manner and alerts the Director of Front office if assistance is needed.

·         Perform any other duties as assigned by the Front Office Manager, Director of Operations, and General Manager.

·         Coordinates out of order rooms with housekeeping and engineering

·         Ensures posting of all charges.

·         Inspects associates at the beginning of each shift to ensure grooming standards are met.

·         Conduct pre-shift meetings before the start of each shift

·         Ensure that the department’s schedule is prepared and posted by the weekly deadline

·         Ensure that Travel Pass enrollment weekly and monthly goals are met

·         Review Guestware, update Travel Pass member status and prepare welcome letters accordingly

·         Ensure that weekly advocate goals are met

·         Monitor ADP, create schedules, correct missing punches, and approve payroll

·         Assist in controlling expenses and minimizing waste in all areas of the front office. Participate as needed in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel.

·         Conduct daily guest room and suite inspections ensuring Sonesta Standards are being met.

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Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.