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The Hotel Assistant Manager directs and controls the activities of the Front Desk team. Acts as the manager on duty in the hotel when senior managers are not available. Manages shifts at the Front Desk. Responds to a wide variety of guest requests by accurately assessing the guest needs and requests and then adding personal recommendations and touches to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.
Job Responsibility
Manages the staff at the Front Desk
Directs all activities of the Hotel Assistant Managers and the Night Manager to ensure communications and follow-up on any problems, guest requests or special requirements
Interviews, trains and schedules the staff
Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed
Reviews and monitors schedules of staff in other department of responsibility
Monitors their activities to assure that standards are being met, staff is being supported and guest needs are being met
Resolves customer complaints from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible
assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc
Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner
Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone
Coordinates arrivals, departures and billing requirements
Blocks rooms for arrivals and ensures any discrepancies are resolved
Reviews daily arrivals to ensure proper handling of Special Attention Guests, Return Guests, and Groups
Requirements
At least 1 year of Supervisory or Assistant Management experience in a luxury hotel or resort
Proven leadership and management skills
Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills
Extensive knowledge of front office and housekeeping operations
Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions
Willing to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to operate all computer equipment necessary to perform the job
Knowledge of Opera preferred/is a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests
Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and guest complaints
Nice to have
Knowledge of Opera
What we offer
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort