Front Office Manager

Description

The beautiful Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center is looking for a Front Office Manager to join their team! This 384-suite property is set in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of D.C. This individual will oversee a team of around 15 direct reports including supervisors, guest service agents, night auditors and bellstaff. Seeking a motivational leader with strong guest service skills and 3 years of front desk experience in a full-service hotel. Preferred knowledge of OnQ.

Shift Pattern: varies with AM and PM shifts. Weekend/holiday availability required.

Pay Rate: The annual salary range for this role is $68,000-$73,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location. 

Health insurance includes Medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, and short- or long-term disability insurance. 

Complimentary parking and complimentary employee meals.

The Benefits – Hilton is recognized as the best hospitality workplace in the world and the #2 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place To Work US and Fortune! 

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay 
• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family  
• Mental Health Resources 
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Go Hilton travel discount program 
• Supportive parental leave 
• Matching 401(k) 
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount 
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more) 
• Career growth and development 
• Team Member Resource Groups 
• Recognition and rewards programs 

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable. 

What will I be doing?

As Front Office Manager, you would be responsible for directing and administering Front Office operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all Front Office operations to include, but not limited to, guest service and registration (check-in/check-out), room inventory and availability, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, cost controls and overall profitability, marketing initiatives, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, department management, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement and meeting participation and facilitation
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
• Ensure compliance with Company standards
• Meet and greet guests and respond to guest inquiries, requests and issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner and resolves guest concerns
• Initiate and implement up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities to maximize room occupancy and overall revenue
• Ensure team members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies and knowledge of the local area and events
• Complete audit procedures, as needed
• Recruit, interview and train team members

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Requirements

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!