Supervisor Front Desk
Why us?**
Sage Hospitality is set to hire an accomplishedteam memberatHomewood Suites by Hilton
Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard. We are seeking a teammate to contribute to the property by
being influential, driven, and ultimately committed to the continued growth and success of the hotel
and community!
Nestled in the heart of DC’s fastest emerging neighborhood along the Anacostia River, Homewood
Suites by Hilton™ Washington DC Capitol Navy Yard is the premier choice for your getaway. Our all-
suite Washington Navy Yard hotel is just footsteps away from the Washington National’s ballpark
and is proud to be an official partner and passionate supporter of the Nationals. With many new
restaurants, stores, outdoor concerts, and a vibrant waterfront along the Anacostia River, guests will
find it’s easy to ‘Be At Home’ during their stay.Featuring a modern glass façade and contemporary
décor, our hotel celebrates the energy of the Navy Yard neighborhood with floor-to-ceiling windows
and Washington Nationals memorabilia along with all the other amenities of the Homewood
Suites.Unique to our property we have modern rooftop terrace equipped with gas grills, a pop-up
bar, and panoramic views of Washington DC, including historic attractions such as the U.S. Capitol
and the Washington Monument.
**Job Overview**
Supervises front office staff ensuring an efficient operation producing excellent results for our customers. Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services.Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
**Responsibilities**
+ Supervise the operations of the front desk to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality is provided to the guests.
+ Train, direct the work of, resolve issues/problems and coach and counsel the front desk team members to ensure a quality operation.
+ Resolve customer issues, complaints, problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.
+ Completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests and facilitates guest departure in order to close the guest account and make the room available for the next guest.
+ Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
+ Courteously and accurately answers inquiries from potential guests and accepts hotel reservations. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
+ Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses in person and on telephone.
+ Operates the PBX equipment, including, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests.
+ Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
+ Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
+ Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
**Qualifications**
**Education/Formal Training**
High school education or equivalent experience.
**Experience**
1 or more full years employment experience in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
**Knowledge/Skills**
+ Requires understanding of all hotel front office procedures.
+ Requires high school graduate level mathematical aptitude and knowledge of standard cash handling procedures and computerized cash register systems.
+ Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.
+ Requires knowledge of company/hotel policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
+ Requires supervision/management skills.
+ Ability to communicate information and hotel services to management and guests. Second language may be required.
+ Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing.
**Physical Demands**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Ability to communicate in person and on telephone frequently.
+ Ability to read written communiqués, analyzing reports and seeing monochrome computer screen.
+ Excellent speech communication skills required for continual interaction with guests. Frequent use of phone.
+ Excellent literacy necessary to analyze report data, prepare reports and initiate correspondence.
+ Continuous standing 90% of time -communicating with guests.
+ No climbing required. No driving required.
+ Lifting up to 50 lbs. guest luggage; limited. Pushing up to 50 lbs. bell cart; limited. Pulling up to 50 lbs. bell cart; limited. Carrying up to 25 lbs. guest luggage; limited.
+ Continuous standing -80% of shift.
**Environment**
Prolonged standing at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work station under florescent lighting. Work inside 95%
**Benefits**
The Perks:
+ 2 Medical plans to choose from, available on the first day of the month coinciding with or following the hire date.
+ Dental, & vision insurance
+ Health savings and flexible spending accounts
+ Basic Life and AD&D insurance
+ Company-paid short-term disability
+ Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
+ Employee assistance program
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
+ Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
**ID:** _2024-25777_
**Position Type:** _Regular Full-Time_
**Property** **:** _Homewood Suites Navy Yard_
**Outlet:** _Hotel_
**Category:** _Front Desk & Guest Services_
**_Address_** **:** _50 M St SE_
**_City_** **:** _Washington_
**_State_** **:** _Washington, DC_
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability