Assistant Manager, Front Office - InterContinental San Francisco

Front Office Manager

A little bit about your day-to-day : Assist in managing all aspects of the front office areas which may include but is not limited to guest registration, bell services, concierge services, InterContinental Club Lounge, and guest reservations to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize hotel profitability. Adhere to all brand standards and desk merchandising. Serve as Director of Front Office in their absence. Every day is different but mostly you'll :

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Front Office staff and overnight shift when MOD (manager on duty). Schedule employees to ensure proper coverage.
• Work closely with Security and will be responsible overseeing safety and security for the hotel.
• Recommend and / or initiating salary, disciplinary, or other staffing / people + culture-related actions in accordance with Company rules and policies.
• Ensure all staff is properly trained on systems, security, cash handling procedures, service standards, and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Manage the guest experience by ensuring guests receive prompt, professional attention and personal recognition, responding appropriately to guest complaints and implementing appropriate service recovery gestures in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Schedule and regularly conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas to ensure the appearance of such areas reflects highly on the hotel, brand, and Company.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling labor costs and expenses and achieving revenue and profitability goals.
• Assist in maintaining procedures for security of monies, credit and financial transactions, and guest security.
• Train staff on all call procedures to serve as a central communications point during emergency / crisis situations.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Interact with outside contacts : Guests to ensure their total satisfaction Regulatory agencies regarding safety and emergency matters Other contacts as needed (professional organizations, community groups, local media)
• Perform other duties as assigned including assisting staff with their job functions during peak periods.

What we need from you : Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Business Administration or related field plus two years front office / guest services experience including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. While you must be able to communicate clearly in English, candidates with other languages skills are highly sought after. This job requires ability to perform the following :

Other : Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company. Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training. Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit / loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently. Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often. May be required to work nights, weekends, and / or holidays.

What you can expect from us : The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. This role is eligible for bonus pay. As the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you'd like to embrace a world of opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.