Front Desk Supervisor - One Ocean Resort & Spa - Jacksonville, FL

Where Every Stay Becomes a Story Worth Retelling.
The newly reimagined Dune House blends soulful design with the laid-back rhythm of the beach. Our rooms and public spaces are
crafted to spark curiosity and comfort, filled with fresh ocean views, thoughtfully curated touches, and surprises that invite guests
to slow down and savor the moment.
As part of our guest services team, you will help create the very first memories guests have of this new experience. From the
moment they step inside, you will guide them into the spirit of the brand by offering warmth, a sense of place, and a feeling of
belonging.
If you love helping people feel effortlessly at home and take pride in creating heartfelt connections, you belong here.

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.

• 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.

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%

▪ If the position receives tips: Supplemental Pay: Tips
▪ Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with
wellness credit
▪ Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision
insurance
▪ Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting
safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
▪ Eligible to enroll in Health savings accounts with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000
company contribution
▪ Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter flexible spending accounts
▪ Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental
coverage
▪ Eligible to enroll for short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
▪ Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity
Insurance
▪ WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan
▪ Calm Health Application Subscription
▪ Employee assistance program
▪ Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
▪ Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
▪ Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.