Front Office Supervisor job at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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Vacancy title:
Front Office Supervisor

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Deadline of this Job:
30 June 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nyeri , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Front Office Supervisor
The Front Office Supervisor is a supervisory level role that will be involved in Front Office operations. This developmental role will focus on growth and learning in management of the front desk operations, guest services, and colleague management.

What is in it for you?
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What You Will Be Doing:
• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to ensure service standards are followed
• Provide leadership support for Front Desk, Royal Service and Guest Services in the daily operational duties for these areas
• Assist with MOD shift coverage at the Front Desk (all shifts including overnight)
• Handle guest concerns and react quickly, logging and notifying the proper areas
• Settle guest accounts while ensuring all services standards are followed
• Perform all functions of guest registry including check in and check out, updating reservations and guest profiles to 100% accuracy, swift but correct room assignment while meeting luxury standards
• Drive revenue through room upsells and cross-promotion of other hotel outlets
• Utilize Royal Service Manager and understand how to analyze reports to track service challenges and inconsistencies
• Communicate and prioritize rooms on queue for Front Office and Housekeeping
• Facilitate communication and relay information between Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage teams to better anticipate guest needs
• Actively participate in daily department shift briefings, daily Ops meeting, and department monthly meetings
• Contribute to a fun and engaging work environment for all Front Office staff
• Report necessary maintenance items via Royal Service Manager and Engineering Department
• Maintain a company issued bank and accurately report receipts daily, while adhering to company cash handling policies
• Builds strong rapport with support departments
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Other duties as assigned

Your Skills and Qualifications Include:
• Proficient in English (verbal & written) essential
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year experience in a supervisory capacity in a hotel Housekeeping or Front Office environment preferred
• Proven training skills
• Experience with Hotel Property Management System(s)
• Proactive with a meticulous eye for detail
• Strong organizational, supervisory and communication skills
• Able to convey information and ideas clearly
• Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by colleagues and guests
• Must be able to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work well with limited supervision

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 12

Job application procedure
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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 30 June 2022
Duty Station: Nyeri
Posted: 17-06-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-06-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 17-06-2065
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