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Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
The Front Desk Manager acts as Front Office management presence in covering Manager on Duty (MOD) shifts. This position will require close cooperation with all hotel departments emphasizing guest service and satisfaction. Supervision of all front office line staff would be a primary focus.

Job Description

Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

Key Job Functions
- Act independently as MOD, covering morning and evening shifts.
- Supervise all front office staff including front desk, communications, uniform services and concierge.
- Offer MOD support to other unsupervised departments as needed.
- Act as Travel pass champion.
- Distribute minutes and conduct Manager’s Meeting.
- Oversee VIP arrivals.
- Perform VIP Escorts.
- Act as Lobby Ambassador
- Track and follow up on in-house guest challenges.
- Resolve guest related issues.
- Liaison with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Assist with post-stay guest follow up.
- Perform Property rounds.
- Act as Front Office representative during Pre-Cons.
- Monitor and coordinate concierge requests.
- Provide site tours of the hotel.
Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
- You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
- You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
  - Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
  - Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name
  - Establish/anticipate needs
  - Solve and own all requests/complaints
  - Thank everyone
Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Qualifications and Skills

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
Knowledge of Opera and internet software preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
Bi-Lingual communications skills a plus.
Strong communication skills.
Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay range is $60,000 - $67,000 and are eligible for a Bonus Plan.

The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account with Company Match

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

• Sonesta Hotel Discounts

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

• Hospital Indemnity

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Accident Insurance

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago, IL

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