Front Office Manager

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.25 - $26.00
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Benefits

Medical
Vision
Dental
401k
Immediate Pay
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holiday pay
Bonus opportunities
Employee Discounts
long term disability
short term disability
Life insurance

Job Description

Kana Hotel Group is a renowned hospitality company committed to being one of the most admired and service quality-driven hotel companies in the industry. With a steadfast mission to deliver the highest quality service and value to guests, Kana Hotel Group fosters an atmosphere of friendly employee behavior that ensures exceptional guest experiences across its properties. The company is recognized for its dedication to employee growth, promoting many of its leadership team members from within, highlighting its supportive culture and investment in professional development. Kana Hotel Group offers a dynamic work environment for those passionate about hospitality and eager to advance their careers in a thriving industry. The culture at Kana Hotel Group emphasizes teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement, providing its employees with both the opportunity and encouragement to contribute their unique talents towards enhancing the quality of service and operational excellence.

As part of the team, individuals are expected to actively support the company’s goals by improving the work environment and service standards. This dedication extends from front-line team members to general managers and the regional support team, all working collaboratively to uphold the group’s reputation for excellence. Kana Hotel Group prioritizes career advancement, offering numerous training and development opportunities designed to help employees grow within the company structure. Known for its positive workplace culture, the group combines a strong service ethos with competitive benefits that include medical, vision, dental insurance, and a 401K plan, ensuring employee well-being and secure futures.

The role at Kana Hotel Group centers around managing and overseeing the Front Office Department, a pivotal area responsible for guest interactions and satisfaction. The position entails supervising day-to-day operations, ensuring that all team members uphold the company’s service standards while providing a welcoming and professional environment. Responsibilities include scheduling staff in alignment with occupancy forecasts, conducting training and performance reviews, and participating in hiring processes to attract top talent. Additionally, managing guest complaints, problem-solving, and managing special requests are critical components of the job, underscoring the hands-on approach required to maintain excellent guest relations.

The Front Office Manager also plays a key role in financial planning and achieving budget objectives. They develop short-term and long-term operational plans aligned with the hotel’s overall goals, manage reservations to optimize room occupancy and revenue, and collaborate closely with housekeeping and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery. This role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure, with the flexibility to act as the manager on duty when necessary. By fostering a high-quality, service-oriented environment, the Front Office Manager directly contributes to the hotel’s reputation for outstanding guest experiences and operational success. The group’s commitment to equality and diversity further supports a respectful and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and treated fairly.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-3 years of experience in hospitality
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Customer service experience required
  • Experience handling cash and credit card procedures
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of hotel layout, amenities, procedures, and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with local geographic area businesses, services, major highways, and community events

Job Qualifications

  • Associates degree in hospitality preferred
  • 1-3 years experience in hospitality
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Customer service experience
  • Experience handling cash and credit card procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Knowledge of the hotel layout, amenities offered, and procedures
  • Knowledge of local geographic area, area businesses, services, highways, and community events

Job Duties

  • Manage and monitor activities of all employees in the Front Office department making sure the team adheres the standards of excellence
  • Schedule guest service team members according to labor standards and forecasted occupancy
  • Conduct employee training and development
  • assist in performance reviews and disciplinary action
  • Conduct applicant screening and initial interviews of guest services applicants
  • Maintain a professional and high-quality service-oriented environment at all times
  • Act as manager on duty for the hotel, dealing with complaints, problem solving, disturbances, special requests and any other issues that may arise
  • Develop short term and long term financial and operational plans for the guest service department which relate to the overall objectives of the hotel
  • Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget
  • Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximizes profitability related to the guest services department
  • Inform all Front Office staff of daily activities, group and VIP arrivals as well as special requests and repeat guests
  • Check accommodations, making sure any special requests are carried out
  • Manage the reservation function to maintain highest possible room occupancy and average daily rate through suggestive selling by employees
  • Greet guests upon arrival and ensure escort to accommodations if appropriate
  • Track employee performance with upselling guest rooms
  • Work closely with the Housekeeping Department to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communication
  • Maintain procedures for credit control and handling of financial transactions, security of monies, guest security and emergency procedures
  • Coordinate daily activities with hotel management team on a daily basis
  • Hold monthly department meetings keeping staff informed of all activities in the hotel
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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