Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North
5975 Lusk Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92121
The Country Inn & Suites by Radisson is seeking an experienced Front Desk Supervisor to join our hotel team.
Front Desk Supervisors are an essential part of our Front Office. In addition to processing daily Guest Service Representative tasks, Front Desk Supervisors also assist the Front Office Manager by implementing and supporting systems and procedures that maximize the consistency, speed, and passion of the front desk team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the development and implementation of business strategies for the hotel which are aligned with Country Inn & Suites’ overall mission, vision values and strategies
- Develops and implements strategies for front office that support achievement of the hotel’s goals
- Monitors status regularly and adjusts strategies as appropriate
Manages the operation of the front office and related areas
- Creates the first impression by supervising front office areas and general guest experience
- Develops and implements processes and procedures for assigned departments which support achievement of service and financial goals
- Monitors achievement of budget and takes corrective steps as appropriate
- Prepares and analyzes reports in order to develop an informative database for decision making and to communicate upcoming business throughout the hotel
- Analyzes business forecasts and maximizes productivity by adjusting schedules accordingly
- Ensures front desk handles billing and cash in accordance with hotel’s standards
- Plans and coordinates hotel housing activities by working closely with Sales, Catering, Housekeeping and other departments
- Ensures front office is in compliance with all hotel policy and procedures
Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement
- Recruits and selects qualified candidates
- Provides employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities
- Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback
- Provides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential
Aligns with our “Yes I Can” service standards to build and reinforce skills that create a lasting service culture that provides lasting memorable moments
- Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service
- Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems
- Provides genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
- Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and works to resolve
- Performs other duties required to provide the service brand behavior and genuine hospitality
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum one to three years front office experience
- Minimum one year hotel experience
- Strong knowledge of Opera PMS preferred
- Valid California driver's license and clean driving record to operate hotel Van/Shuttle
- High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong computer systems skills including; reservations and reporting systems
- Strong financial acumen
- Excellent communication skills, ability to influence situations
- Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork
- Strong Microsoft Office suite and reporting system skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds with assistance
- Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment
Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.
What We Do
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world’s largest and most successful lodging franchisors. On August 11, 2022, Choice acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands and approximately 67,000 rooms to its portfolio in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With 22 brands, Choice Hotels has more than 7,500 hotels and nearly 650,000 rooms in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a broad range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in the Washington metropolitan area (North Bethesda, MD), our IT center in Scottsdale, AZ, and St. Louis Park (MN), and through our associates across the globe, we keep those hotels humming by serving as a champion for our franchisees. When you #MakeItYourChoice, you will have the environment, the tools, and the momentum to drive your career and organizational success