Front Desk Manager at The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Sage Hospitality Group
**Why us?**
When you are looking for a new job, you know in your heart you want to work where you belong. The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, managed by Sage Hospitality, may just be your ideal location. Together we create a friendly, supportive culture that is intriguing and refreshing to those who are seasoned in hospitality as well as those putting their toes in the water for the first time. Let us show you how it’s done.
Join forces with the top hospitality team around and navigate our guests through their journey in the hotel, restaurant, bar, downtown Pittsburgh, and beyond. There are many moving pieces to the operation. With attention to detail, empathy and multi-tasking abilities you could be the perfect fit. Could this be where you belong?
At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.
**Job Overview**
The Front Desk Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the Front Desk and acts as the main contact for guests and other hotel departments. Ensures an efficient guest registration, check out and telephone service. Ensures front desk agents are completed in accordance to established policies and procedures. Assists in the training and hiring of Front Desk Agents.
**Responsibilities**
+ Ensure guest arrival and departure procedures are accurately followed in a smooth and timely manner.
+ Ensures the entire front desk team regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
+ Control cash transactions at the front desk and maintain complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
+ Assist and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager in the areas of conducting performance evaluations, discipline and terminations as appropriate.
+ Coordinate guest service efforts to include group arrivals and departures, and guest transportation, while maximizing the guest experience through top quality customer service.
+ Coordinate activities and foster good relations with our valet and taxi services.
+ Provides information and assists staff in recommending area restaurants, theaters, community events, activities, etc., to ensure optimum guest satisfaction.
+ Follow-up on any complaints or problems a guest may experience in a timely and professional fashion to ensure a quality guest experience.
+ Implement emergency training and procedures to ensure appropriate protection of the hotel’s guests, staff and company assets.
+ Ensure all Front Desk Associate duties are completed daily.
**Qualifications**
**Education/Formal Training**
High School diploma or equivalent
**Experience**
Minimum two years previous experience as a front desk supervisor or minimum of four years front office experience in hotel work.
**Knowledge/Skills**
+ Requires working knowledge of guest services and hotel services, policies or operations.
+ Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude; know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized cash register systems.
**Physical Demands**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Ability to read written forms of communication and monochrome computer screen.
+ Excellent comprehension and literacy required to review correspondence, initiate reports, conduct training, etc.
+ 90% of shift is standing, Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing,
+ Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
+ Occasional standing.
+ Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.
**Environment**
Work inside 95%Material/Equipment used. Prolonged standing at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled workstation.
**Benefits**
The Perks: Fully Loaded
+ Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
+ 401(k) with 75% Employer Match
+ Paid Vacation and Sick Time
+ Complimentary Employee Meals
+ Hotel Discounts (Both Marriott and Sage Portfolios)
+ Eligible for Referral Bonuses
+ Incentive Programs
+ Cell Phone Discounts
**ID:** _2025-26255_
**Position Type:** _Regular Full-Time_
**Property** **:** _Renaissance Pittsburgh_
**Outlet:** _Hotel_
**Category:** _Front Desk & Guest Services_
**_Address_** **:** _107 6th St_
**_City_** **:** _Pittsburgh_
**_State_** **:** _Pennsylvania_
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