Compensation: $50-$55K

The Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown/City Center is seeking a Front Office Manager to lead a very high performing team at this highly successful property.

JOB OVERVIEW: Supervise the daily operations of the Front Desk and Night Audit to maximize revenues and profits while attaining optimal guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.

2. Respond to guest’s special requests, needs, problems, issues and concerns and accommodate groups to ensure optimal levels of guest satisfaction and repeat business.

3. Implement company programs and supervise the daily operations of the Front Desk to comply with SOPS, maximize revenues, and motivate associates to ensure an optimal level of quality service and hospitality are provided to the hotel customers.

4. Supervise the Guest Service Agents.

5. Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other employees. Resolve customer complications and complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Make decisions and take action based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising approach to accommodate unusual situation. Authorize revenue allowances to remedy problems only after other alternative solutions have been offered.

6. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

7.Responsible for developing comprehensive and efficient schedules tailored to the operational requirements of the hotel, ensuring optimal staffing levels while carefully considering labor constraints, and adeptly managing shift coverage, including overnight shifts as necessary.

8. Perform any other job related duties as assigned.