Front Desk Supervisor

The Courtyard in Lynnwood is looking for a Front Desk Supervisor! this position is responsible for the supervision of front desk operations; assisting guests upon check-in/out, processing reservations in a friendly, professional and timely manner, while following high standards of quality to ensure guest satisfaction. Effective supervision of assigned staff to ensure guest satisfaction and positive employee relations and achievement.
Job Duties

• Accountable for guest satisfaction by ensuring service standards are met and guests’ needs and concerns are responded to in a timely manner with a focus on service recovery when applicable.
• Works side by side with staff to train and model appropriate guest service standards.
• Responsible for holding staff members accountable for anticipating needs and exceeding guest expectations.
• Process check-ins and check-outs, verify billing, create reservations, and process special requests.
• Assists guests by having knowledge of hotel property, local attractions, and hours of operation of hotel outlets and services.
• Assists in achieving business revenue goals by developing and implementing creative service programs designed to increase guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, coaching, and development of front office associates.
• Evaluates staff performance and coaches to ensure standards are met.
• Works in conjunction with manager to deliver discipline/corrective action and make termination decisions.
• Motivates staff by setting goals, providing ongoing feedback, and rewarding/recognizing employees.
• Ensures all required training for department employees is completed and training records are maintained.
• Analyzes quality issues, identifies training needs, suggests changes and ensures implementation to improve results.
• Utilizes available resources and adheres to CSM training policies.
• Promotes collaboration and positive, professional work environment.
• Responsible for assisting in effective labor management through proper scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting based on business needs.
• Follows proper selling techniques and ensures strategies are utilized to maximize room revenues.
• Monitors room availability, follows restrictions, and all booking policies and procedures.
• Drives sales and maximizes revenue by up-selling rooms and amenities.
• Uses expertise to suggest and implement changes to front desk operations as needed, while maximizing revenue and occupancy.
• Must have high attention to detail, good communication skills and leadership ability.
• Must have excellent organization skills, a high degree of creativity to facilitate efficient problem solving.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work in an environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines Adheres to all CSM Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of front desk operations to maintain standards per CSM, local, state and federal regulations.
• Ensures a clean and safe work environment and follows all CSM procedures for guest/employee incidents.

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have previous hotel front desk or operations experience, preferred one (1) year.
• Experience with: Fosse, Marsha, PDQ, Quore, and MGS are preferred but not required.

Hourly Rate: $20.00 - 21.00
Benefits: CSM is proud to offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes health and wellness resources, income protection, and retirement planning. CSM provides and pays for benefits such as: basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and disability insurance. Full-time CSM employees are eligible to enroll in benefits such as: medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and additional insurance options.