Front Office Manager - Military Veterans

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Colwen Management, Inc. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Renaissance Patriot Place, a Colwen Hotels Property, is seeking an engaging, friendly and detail oriented Front Office Manager to join our team. In this role you will be directly responsible for the front desk and night audit teams, with a focus on guest and associate satisfaction. To be successful in this position you should have passion for delivering a superior service experience, and developing our associates.

Colwen Hotels is a hospitality group built on hard work, character and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward- thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 40 hotels in our portfolio operating across 10 states. With our continued growth and project pipeline, we are able to provide our associates with exciting career advancement growth and opportunities.

General Responsibilities:

Recruit, interview and hire associates for front office positions.
Meet regularly with Human resources to review staffing, morale and any disciplinary situations/investigations
Train and support all associates and ensure performance in accordance with established hotel brand/Colwen standards
Ongoing review of staff to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures
Conduct monthly reward and recognition meeting /celebrate hotel and associate achievements
Establish and maintain open collaborative relationships with direct reports, team members
Compliance with Federal & State Labor laws
Respond to inquiries concerning hotel policies and service
Receive and process advance registration payments
Send letter of confirmation/return checks when registration denied
Greet VIPs when applicable
Arrange for special services as requested
Enforce all cash handling, check cashing and credit policies
Verify banks and deposits at end of shift
Analyze rate variance, monitor credit report and maintain close watch on daily house count
Review daily front office work and reports generated by Night Audit
Tour public rooms, investigate disturbances and quiet agitators
Active participation in budgeting and forecasting to maximize hotel revenue and profits
Perform technical and administrative duties, including, but not limited to; Profit and Loss Statements, Analysis, Yield Management, Capital Planning and Payroll
Ongoing financial reports review to analyze budget, revenue and profitability targets and take action as needed
Participate in revenue management calls, sales calls and owner meetings
Identify areas of concern and develop strategies to improve performance
Coach and support hotel team to effectively manage occupancy, rates, wages and controllable expenses
Identify service issues and trends. Facilitate creative solutions to overcome obstacles and insure continuous guest satisfaction results
Balance cost controls with exceptional customer service and associate satisfaction

Requirements:

Two year college degree or equivalent hospitality experience preferred
One least one year front desk supervisory experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Reliable with ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Familiar with common computer software programs
Must be willing to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays

Weve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
Paid Time Off Programs
Employee Assistance Program
401K Plan Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
Exclusive Associate Discounts Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
Training and Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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