Director of Front Office

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  • Onni
Job Summary
Location
Chicago ,IL
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
18 Feb 2025
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Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Supervises the front office and housekeeping teams to ensure that they are adhering to all property procedures, regulations, and standards, while striving towards total guest satisfaction.Ensures smooth, efficient, and professional operation of all front office operations.Ensures that all procedures and policies are in place and followed.Recruits, onboards, and coaches the team to ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction.Ensures smooth check-in and check-out of all guests through proper handling of guest accounts.Owns any guest requests and problems and satisfies their needs within acceptable guidelines.Performs all front desk functions when needed.Leads by example - provides gracious and aggressive hospitality towards all customers.Adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards.Assists all associates with questions and or problems which might occur.Supports the front desk during peak hours to ensure efficient and smooth service is provided to all guests.Creates a productive and positive atmosphere; has a professional relationship with all associates and other departments.Empowers all associates to provide outstanding service by using their empowerment guidelines.Audits all work for accuracy and consistency on a regular basis.Coaches and counsels staff when appropriate.Be a strong leader, who knows how to delegate tasks and follow up on work.Completes work or special projects as assigned and makes sure due dates are met.Works together with staff on the same level; trains and retrains on aggressive hospitality skills, technical skills and communication skills.Stays informed of sales strategies, packages, promotions, and discounts; knows how they relate to other departments and how they are to be handled.Develops a thorough knowledge of products - property rooms, type of rooms, amenities, services of property, brand standards etc.Have a working understanding of monies owed, as well as keeping all parties up to date on rents owed and next steps.Set up & lead monthly department meetings.Have 1 on 1 meeting with team members to better understand and evaluate department needs.Develops knowledge of frequent guests and their special requests and needs.Carries out, within capability, all reasonable requests by management.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)High school diploma or GED required.Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality management, or hotel management preferred.The ability to speak, read, and write the language used in the workplace and knowledge of one or more additional languages is preferred.A minimum of 5 years of hotel leadership experience is preferred.Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word and hospitality software.A proven track record of being able to lead a team and to multitask.Flexibility and a willingness to work beyond scheduled hours, including on weekends.An ability to identify areas in need of change or improvement to offer guests an excellent hotel experience.Understanding of and compliance with hotel policies and regulations and communicating these clearly to the staff.How To Apply:Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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