Front Desk Supervisor

Sonesta Es Suites Front Desk Agent

Sonesta ES Suites is a surprisingly different and welcoming extended stay hotel brand where guests can easily relax, get some work done and hang out in our local community. We work hard to build meaningful relationships with our colleagues and guests. Every Sonesta ES Suites team member plays an important role in our guest experience; therefore we invest in the personal and professional growth of all associates. We are part of the Sonesta International Hotels Corporation with 25 US-based and 31 International hotels and cruises. If you are a creative people person and want to have some fun at work, then look no further.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.
• Ensure all staff is properly trained on all front desk operations, hotel facilities and services, local directions and safety and emergency procedures. Ensure all staff has the supplies needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Supervise the front desk and reservation functions to ensure the delivery of superior guest services, the security of monies, credit card transactions and guest information.
• Responsible for the supervision of the security of cash, credit card transactions, and guest information.
• Supervise the overall seasonal demand reservation strategy as communicated by the hotel management team with regard to room type and length of stay pricing. Work with the hotel's property management system (Opera) and reservation system (Synxis) to maximize revenue through occupancy and rate adjustments based on market conditions.
• Establish effective Front Desk communication and information system through logs, department meetings, and one-on-one interaction with the staff.
• Ensure guest special requests are fulfilled and proper delivery of guest services is delivered.
• Supervise the daily execution of the shoppe and the pour by ensuring each is stocked and maintained in an orderly and appealing manner.
• Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction. Respond to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
• Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location. Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Supervising the accurate processing all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposits, and counting / securing assigned cash bank(s).
• Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
• Regularly sell hotel rooms through direct client contact.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, and alcohol services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

Benefits

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.