We're People People. Are you?
We're Sonesta International Hotels-the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).
With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be.
But here's the thing-we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect-delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).
What this role is all about
The Front Office Assistant 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.
What you'll be doing
- Ability to move freely within front desk area.
- Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion and/or fine motor skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests regarding all aspects of their hotel stay.
- Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner.
- Ability to read and write effectively, including understanding diagrams.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including the use of percentages.
- Ability to understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures (i.e.: fire, crowd control, inclement weather, and bomb threats).
- Ability to handle cash and credit transactions.
- Ability to utilize basic office equipment (i.e.: automated front desk systems, telephones, and calculator).
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to adhere to Sonesta grooming standards.
- Ability to exemplify Sonesta Service Excellence
- Frequently standing up or moving within and about the facility
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50lbs and pushing and/or pulling approximately 200lbs
- Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
- Frequently bending, stooping,and kneeling
Requirements
- Excellent phone & verbal communication skills.
- Minimum of 3- 5 years experience in a similar role at an upscale hotel
- 4-year college degree preferred
- Previous supervisory hotel experience preferred.
- Flexible schedule- must be able to work nights/overnights, weekends, holidays
Job Tasks:
- 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.
- Oversee airline crew arrival preparation process
- 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, 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.
- Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
Pay rate $25.00 - $26.00
Non-Union: The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.
Sonesta Recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. Employees are offered a variety of benefits including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Holidays and Personal Days (Floaters)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Our Commitment to You
Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Before You Apply
To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.