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Supervises a given shift at the Front Desk. Directs staff that performs the following duties and will also perform these duties on own: welcomes and registers hotel guests, explaining the accommodations and establishing credit or method of payment. Checks guest out of the hotel, preparing and explaining the bill. 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
Coordinates arrivals, departures and billing requirements with Sales and Catering Department
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
Assures that all financial and credit procedures are followed
Follows up on credit problems with Front Office Manager and/or Credit Manager
Reviews all paid-outs, rebates, Petty Cash disbursements and Direct Billings
Checks cashiers’ work at end of shift to ensure all transactions are reconciled with proper approvals and endorsements
Takes action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and wellbeing of hotel guests and employees when senior managers are not available
Responds swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation
Checks guest in and out in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible
Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged
Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room
Issues correct keys to the guest
Checks out guest at end of stay
Ascertains guest satisfaction, collects keys, posts late charges and presents bill to guest
Settles bill accurately through credit card or cash transaction
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
Requirements
Two years previous hotel management experience, preferably in the front office
Requires a working knowledge of the Front Desk and Concierges aspect of Four Seasons services, policies or operations and general knowledge of Housekeeping, the hotel and area
Requires knowledge for the ability to operate computer equipment and the reservations system