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Front Desk Supervisor

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.00 - $21.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Mental Health Resources
Paid Time Off
sick pay
Holiday pay
401(k) Plan
Employee Meals
Tuition Reimbursement
hotel discounts
Employee Referral Bonus

Job Description

The Elizabeth Hotel and Emporium is a distinctive and vibrant hotel located in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado. More than just a place to stay, it is a destination where music, art, and the Colorado spirit intersect to create a unique hospitality experience. The hotel is part of Sage Hospitality Group, a respected industry leader known for maintaining the warmth and community-rooted character of independent properties while offering the strength of a large organization. The Elizabeth not only provides guests with an energetic atmosphere through live performances at the Magic Rat, rooftop cocktails at the Sunset Lounge, and locally inspired fare at The Emporium, but also offers an inclusive, creative, and supportive workplace for its team members. The hotel's culture revolves around embracing individuality and fostering growth, where each employee’s unique contributions are valued and encouraged.

The Front Desk Supervisor role at The Elizabeth Hotel and Emporium is a full-time position offering an hourly range of $20.00 to $21.00. The position is crucial in supervising the front office staff to deliver excellent hospitality and efficient service to guests. The supervisor manages daily front desk operations, ensuring smooth check-ins and check-outs, coordinating guest services including VIP and group arrivals, and overseeing cash handling and billing procedures. This role involves training and coaching the front desk team, resolving guest issues promptly to maintain high satisfaction, and being the face of the hotel through courteous and professional communication. The position demands strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of hotel front office procedures, and excellent customer service abilities. At The Elizabeth, the Front Desk Supervisor is not just an employee but a key player in crafting memorable experiences for guests and contributing to the ongoing story of this beloved property. This job promises more than routine work; it offers real growth opportunities through mentorship, cross-functional learning, and internal advancement, emphasizing work-life balance and inclusive culture. Employees enjoy wellness resources, tuition reimbursement, team perks including meals and hotel discounts, and the chance to engage with the community. Being a part of The Elizabeth means joining a workplace that celebrates integrity, curiosity, and care while having a genuinely great time delivering outstanding hospitality.

Job Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent experience
  • 1 or more full years employment experience in a related position
  • Understanding of all hotel front office procedures
  • Knowledge of standard cash handling procedures
  • Experience dealing directly with the public
  • Knowledge of company/hotel policies and procedures
  • Supervision and management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to operate computer and office equipment

Job Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent experience
  • 1 or more full years employment experience in a related position with this company or other organization
  • Understanding of all hotel front office procedures
  • High school graduate level mathematical aptitude and knowledge of standard cash handling procedures and computerized cash register systems
  • Past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills
  • Knowledge of company/hotel policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines
  • Supervision/management skills
  • Ability to communicate information and hotel services to management and guests
  • Ability to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards for cash handling and paperwork processing

Job Duties

  • Supervise the operations of the front desk to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality is provided to the guests
  • Greet and complete established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guests are satisfied and in rooms as requested
  • Coordinate guest service efforts to include group and VIP arrivals and departures, and guest transportation, while maximizing the guest experience through top quality customer service
  • Facilitate guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts ensuring the guests are satisfied
  • Train, direct the work of, resolve issues/problems and coach and counsel the front desk team members to ensure a quality operation
  • Control cash transactions at the front desk and maintain complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy
  • Ensure 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
  • Resolve customer issues, complaints, problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service
  • Courteously and accurately answer inquiries from potential guests and accept hotel reservations using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue
  • Maintain good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses in person and on telephone
  • Operate the PBX equipment, including, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests
  • Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times
  • Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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