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Front Desk Supervisor (Overnight)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $16.50
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Work Schedule

Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Job Description

The University of Houston System is a comprehensive public university system dedicated to providing excellent education and fostering innovation and leadership. It is known for its diverse academic programs, commitment to research, and a vibrant campus community that supports students, faculty, and staff. The system is committed to equal opportunity and inclusivity, consistently striving to offer a supportive work environment where every employee is valued and can thrive. The position at hand is part of the Global Hospitality Leadership department, focusing on maintaining superior customer service standards in a dynamic hotel environment akin to Hilton hospitality standards, ensuring guests receive exceptional service. This Full-Time role comes with an hourly wage of $16.50 and involves working overnight shifts from 11 pm to 7 am, including weekends and holidays. This overnight Front Desk Supervisor role requires an individual who can provide strong leadership and operational guidance to hotel front desk operations, ensuring the highest service quality. The role involves managing the flow of lobby traffic, supervising staff including Guest Service Agents, Operators, and Bell attendants, and ensuring all front desk tasks are executed effectively. The candidate will be tasked with conducting daily briefings, addressing staff performance issues, and resolving guest complaints with tact and efficiency. Having hotel experience, especially with Hilton, is preferred to help align with the company’s high standards. A minimum of three years of pertinent experience is necessary alongside a high school diploma or GED. This position emphasizes the ability to communicate effectively, manage time efficiently during late hours, and uphold security sensitive protocols, including criminal history background checks, as part of employment. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about hospitality and leadership within a reputable educational institution’s hotel operations environment, offering a stable and rewarding career path with room for growth and development.

Job Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc.
  • Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience
  • Ability to work overnight shifts from 11 pm to 7 am
  • Willingness to work weekends and holidays
  • Must pass a criminal history check
  • Security sensitive position
  • High school diploma or GED

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience
  • Preferred hotel experience, preferably with Hilton
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to manage and lead a team effectively
  • Knowledge of customer service practices and standards

Job Duties

  • Assign and instruct Guest Service Agents, Operators, Bell attendants in details of work and monitor lobby traffic to make staffing adjustments
  • Supervise front desk operations by completing checklist of important daily tasks and determining room and rate availability
  • Resolve customer complaints by conducting thorough research of situation and the most effective resolutions
  • Prepare and conduct daily pre-shift meetings, communicate effectively with all staff and provide them with any information necessary to provide guest service in accordance with Hilton standards
  • Monitor performance of staff with performance evaluations and make recommendations for training when inconsistencies develop at the Front Desk
  • May perform the duties of Front Desk Clerk when needed
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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