Hotel Assistant Manager

Job highlights
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Qualifications
At least 1 year of Supervisory or Assistant Management experience in a luxury hotel or resort
Proven leadership and management skills
Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills
Extensive knowledge of front office and housekeeping operations
Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions
Willing to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests
Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and guest complaints
Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S
Benefits
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals
Complimentary Parking
Full Time
Responsibilities
Directs and controls the activities of the Front Desk team
Acts as the manager on duty in the hotel when senior managers are not available
Will manage shifts at the Front Desk
Responds to a wide variety of guest requests by accurately assessing the guest needs and requests and then adding personal recommendations and touches to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies
Manages the staff at the Front Desk
Directs all activities of the Hotel Assistant Managers and the Night Manager to ensure communications and follow-up on any problems, guest requests or special requirements
Interviews, trains and schedules the staff
Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed
Reviews and monitors schedules of staff in other department of responsibility
Monitors their activities to assure that standards are being met, staff is being supported and guest needs are being met
Resolves customer complaints from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc
Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner
Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone
Coordinates arrivals, departures and billing requirements
Blocks rooms for arrivals and ensures any discrepancies are resolved
Reviews daily arrivals to ensure proper handling of Special Attention Guests, Return Guests, and Groups
Job description
About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Oceanfront elegance within an iconic social club setting. From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1+30, The Surf Club has hosted history. It is here that you will find Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. An icon in the Miami Beaches, located near Sunny Isles, this beachside hotel brings a new era of luxury, with celebrated dining and a world-class spa, to its Surfside shores.

About The Role

Directs and controls the activities of the Front Desk team. Acts as the manager on duty in the hotel when senior managers are not available. Will manage shifts at the Front Desk. Responds to a wide variety of guest requests by accurately assessing the guest needs and requests and then adding personal recommendations and touches to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.

What You Will Do
• Manages the staff at the Front Desk. Directs all activities of the Hotel Assistant Managers and the Night Manager to ensure communications and follow-up on any problems, guest requests or special requirements.
• Interviews, trains and schedules the staff. Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed.
• Reviews and monitors schedules of staff in other department of responsibility. Monitors their activities to assure that standards are being met, staff is being supported and guest needs are being met.
• Resolves customer complaints from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc.
• Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone.
• Coordinates arrivals, departures and billing requirements. Blocks rooms for arrivals and ensures any discrepancies are resolved. Reviews daily arrivals to ensure proper handling of Special Attention Guests, Return Guests, and Groups.

What You Bring
• At least 1 year of Supervisory or Assistant Management experience in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of front office and housekeeping operations.
• Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions. Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate all computer equipment necessary to perform the job; knowledge of Opera preferred/is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests. Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and guest complaints.

What We Offer
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Complimentary Parking

Schedule & Hours
• Full Time

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S. Internal Four Seasons Management Employees outside of the US may qualify for an L1 Visa. Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized