Director of Front Office - Thompson Hotels : Job Details

Organization- Thompson Central Park New YorkSummaryAt Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. This position reports to the hotel Rooms Director/Hotel Manager.The Front Office Director is responsible for all duties of the front desk operation which includes: staff training, inter-department communications, and staff scheduling. The Front Office Director should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate leadership abilities. In addition to assisting in the operation of the Front Office operation, Front of the House Guest Services and Guest Services Heart of the House, this position will respond quickly to guest requests and/or complaints in a friendly manner and ensure that appropriate action is taken to guarantee guest satisfaction.Duties include:

• Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the hotel's Front Office operations
• Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Maintain guest room inventory
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures
• Perform all tasks of a Front Office Staff as needed to facilitate service
• Ensure all operations and cash handling are done per policies and procedures
• Maintain excellent communication with the housekeeping department
• Maintain information on prices, rates, specials, packages, programs, etc., while ensuring all staff are trained in all areas
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve guest complaints
• Create expectations, lead people, manage processes, and hold people accountable for the agreed upon activities and time tables
• Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.QualificationsQualificationsDemonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

• 4 years or more of progressive hotel Rooms Management experience (typically with Hyatt)
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• At least 2 years progressive management experience within the Rooms Division of an union hotel
• Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.

Salary Range - $85,000 - $110,000 annuallyAll qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteranstatus.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesHospitality

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