Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Front Office Manager

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts$83K — $88K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in hospitality management or a related field.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills with an emphasis on inclusion.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • Knowledge of financial procedures and revenue management in a hotel setting.
  • Physical capacity to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Front Office operations and act as manager on duty.
  • Direct and manage staff in Front Desk, Guest Services, and Concierge.
  • Coordinate closely with Sales and Catering on guest arrivals and billing.
  • Monitor hotel's revenue opportunities and drive upsell initiatives.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and staff training sessions.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and hotel policies.
  • Address guest needs and safety concerns effectively in manager's absence.

Benefits

  • Access to a robust benefits plan.
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement globally.
  • Engagement in diverse and challenging work.
  • A sense of pride from delivering exceptional service.
  • Recognition for contributions and excellence in performance.
Full Job Description
About the location:
An architectural icon in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Diverse, inspiring and vibrant - where art meets architecture in the heart of TriBeCa, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is steps away from the city's most authentic neighbourhoods. Come and discover a new kind of urban chic with us, whether you choose to rejuvenate in our globally inspired Spa with a heated indoor pool, or dine at CUT by renowned celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. We look forward to welcoming you.

OUR VISION:

We are New York's Luxury Lifestyle Icon.

OUR MISSION:

To inspire meaningful connections...

To curate exceptional experiences...

To deliver passionate service...

...with kindness, care and a commitment to excellence

Our value proposition is to provide our guests with a catalog of experiences for a life well lived, in addition to the Four Seasons service excellence promise.

OUR PURPOSE:

To Enrich the Lives of Employees, Guests and the Community around us

OUR VALUES:

We think differently

We are client obsessed

We have passion

We own it

We truly care about each other

We have integrity

Join Our Team

The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is looking for a Assistant Front Office Manager who share a passion for excellence and who infuse enthusiasm into everything they do. Our Assistant Front Office Manager has the opportunity to shape guest experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned hotels. This position reports to the Front Office Manager. Work authorization for the location is required.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is diverse, inspiring and vibrant. As Assistant Front Office Manager, you will be part of a team that prides itself on excellent service, driving inclusion & belonging, working collaboratively, demonstrating mutual respect and having a passion for providing exceptional client experiences. Your role is vital to the success of Four Seasons New York Downtown. You will be able to shape your work environment by contributing to new ideas, offer solutions and find ways to collaborate with all departments being at the heart of the operation. In return you will be provided with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our employees and all backed by our impressive Employee Value Proposition.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are enthusiastic, optimistic and passionate. You are self-driven and solution oriented. You are invested in your team, you listen, care about their development and celebrate your team's success. You set expectations and know to 'inspect what you expect'. You foster inclusion and embrace diversity. You take feedback as an opportunity to help you grow. You work smart, you are organized and have a strategy to achieve your goals. You plan your tasks carefully, you are pro-active and organized ensuring you're effective. You are client obsessed and create opportunities to connect in meaningful ways, building lasting relationships. You have integrity and your actions match your words.

Essential Functions:

The Assistant Front Office Manager oversees the Front Office operations and acts as the manager on duty in the hotel when senior managers are not available. The Assistant Front Office Manager directs staff that performs the following duties: welcomes and registers hotel guests, explains the accommodations and establishes credit or method of payment, checks guest out of the hotel, and prepares and explains the bill. The Assistant Front Office Manager will oversee multiple operational departments in the absence of senior management presence and responds to a wide variety of guest requests by accurately assessing their needs and adding personal recommendations to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons' policies.
  • Manage the staff of the Front Office (Front Desk, Guest Services and Concierge).
  • Interview, train and schedule staff. Conduct Performance Evaluations and disciplines of staff when needed.
  • Coordinate arrivals, departures and billing requirements with Sales and Catering Department.
  • Block rooms for arrival and ensure any discrepancies are resolved. Review daily arrivals to ensure proper handling of Special Attention Guests, Return Guests, and Groups.
  • Monitor and assess revenue opportunities for the hotel, maximize red date conversion and keep team on track to meet Upsell Goal.
  • Drive all Key Performance index scores relating to service.
  • Establish training and accountability with the team to achieve high results above benchmarks.
  • Assure that all financial and credit procedures are followed.
  • Take action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well being of hotel guests and employees when senior management is not available.
  • Respond swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation.


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

We are looking for individuals who have a knowledge of housekeeping with good communication skills. Applicants are required to have physical mobility as lifting, walking, bending and moving objects up to 50 lbs. Speaking, writing and reading English is required. Positive attitude and willing to learn is must. This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.

What to Expect: You Will...
  • Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
  • Have access to a robust benefit plan
  • Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work
  • Derive a sense of pride in work well done
  • Be recognized for excellence


Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons - visit us:

https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/

http://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts

https://twitter.com/fsnydowntown

https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsHotelNewYorkDowntown

Salary Range- $83,000 - $88,000

We look forward to receiving your application.

******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. ******

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hotel and resort company that was founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates more than 100 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries. Four Seasons is known for its high-end amenities and personalized service, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. The company is privately held and has been owned by Cascade Investment, a company controlled by Bill Gates, since 2007.
Learn more about Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
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45,000 employees
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Founded
1993

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