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Front Desk - Supervisor

Hotel Barrière Fouquet's

456 Greenwich St
New York, NY 10013

Hotel

Competitive Medical​, Vision and Dental Packages Excellent Training and Development Opportunities Complimentary Employee Meals TransitChek- Pre-tax Commuter Program 401k Retirement Parking Discounts, and MORE!

Compensation: $64 500 to $68 000 per year, plus commission, Temps plein
morning, evenings and overnights

Join the elite team at Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s, where the charm of France meets the vibrant energy of Tribeca! We are seeking an experienced Front Desk Supervisor to be the welcoming face of our exclusive hotel, renowned for providing an unparalleled luxury experience akin to the finest establishments worldwide.

As a vital liaison for our esteemed guests, you will have the unique opportunity to ensure that every moment spent at our five-star hotel exceeds expectations. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service to esteemed global travelers who have a passion for excellence, this is the opportunity for you.   

At Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s, you will collaborate with a team of extraordinary professionals, all dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our world-traveling guests. Embrace the opportunity to work in an environment that celebrates exquisite service and elegance. Elevate your career with us and be part of something truly extraordinary! The Front Office is responsible for seamless registration and cashiering service for our guests.  The individual must be able to handle various guest requests, inquiries, and issues, and be responsible for the follow up of such circumstances.

The person we seek must have excellent interpersonal and verbal skills, and good problem solving ability. The individual will be fluent in reading, writing and spoken English language skills.  Previous front office experience is preferred and a flexible schedule is a must.

Qualifications Required:

  • College degree or coursework in hospitality related fields preferred.

  • At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required.

  • Supervisory Experience is needed

  • Prior OPERA PMS or compatible platform experience is required.

  • Proficient computer skills, including Google Applications (Gmail

  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.

  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking , lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching; may occasionally require lifting guest luggages.

  • Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights). Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends.

  • Fluency in English is a must and additional language competency is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time 

Hotel Barriere Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

  • Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor and provide excellent customer relations, with confidentiality and discretion.

  • Assist guests with check-in and check-out processes (Register guests, verify registration, issue room keys and provide information on hotel services and room location)

  • Maintain knowledge of hotel policies including room rates, discounts, special offerings, and events.

  • Review monthly P&L’s with the General Manager and Department Managers and assist with monthly forecasting.

  • Accept payments, post miscellaneous charges and ensure prompt delivery of final bills to guests.

  • Resolve customer complaints,and anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring operational issues, business flow and associate performance.

  • Monitor all front of the house financial operations and ensure front office compliance with accounting controls and procedures.

  • Review correspondence from guests and incident logs and direct staff according to information obtained.

  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.

  • Preparing and adjusting weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts;

  • Ensuring the safety of people, goods entrusted to you, safes and cash registers.

  • Implementing and monitoring corrective actions under the framework of work practices reviews.

  • Participating in and facilitating audits carried out by internal or external auditors.

  • Ensuring operating procedures are followed in terms of professional practices and techniques (check-in and check-out...)

  • Supervising the distribution of the tasks for different roles and supervising daily tasks for each role based on business needs and events.

  • Supervising actions that require coordination with other departments depending on customer needs (priority, relocation, change, etc.)

  • Ensuring customer complaints are handled expeditiously and addressed with the utmost care and professionalism. 

  • Identifying employee training needs and training your team on changes in working practices and techniques.

  • Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize revenue.

  • Actively participating in department meetings and working closely with department heads.

Publié Le 4 Janvier 2025

Hotel Barrière Fouquet's

Join Us

Be a part of the Barrière family as they embark on their journey to opening the first hotel in the United States.  

With Paris and New York culture as our building blocks, we aim to foster an environment that places value on the individual experience and build a cohesive team balance that helps promote the lifestyle, experience, and vision of the company. 

How we treat each other…how we treat our guests…and the experience we want to deliver all go into the core values of creating exemplary service.

Professionalism. Team Spirit. Enjoyment. Innovation. Tradition. Customer Appreciation. 

Our core values help us create teamwork and solidarity, to help convey and share enjoyment from the innovation of services while still paying homage to the traditions that created this brand over 100 years ago. 

If you’re one to enjoy bringing a smile to a customer’s face and making one feel at home, you are Barrière material! Come and help introduce New York to this infamous French staple and take Tribeca  and the nation at storm. 

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