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Front Office Manager - Houston

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Full Time

Salary

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Work from home

No

Weekly Working Hours

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Positions

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Working Location

Houston, Houston, United States   [ View map ]

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A lone star welcome in the country's capital of southern cool. We can’t wait to welcome you to Houston, the country’s capital of southern cool, where urban sophistication meets bold Texas hospitality. Gather where business deals get done, friends and family reconnect and celebrities and athletes make their home. After a day exploring our city, unwind at our rooftop pool oasis, enjoy the ultimate in entertainment at our Topgolf Swing Suites, indulge and pamper at The Spa and our Krigler perfumery boutique and savour flavourful dishes from Chef Partner Richard Sandoval at Toro Toro and Bayou & Bottle.

Our Mission 

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would like to be treated ourselves. We are looking for talented, passionate, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help us meet our objective of being recognized as the company that manages the finest hotels, resorts, and residence clubs wherever we are located.   

 

Our Team 

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Front Office Manager to join our team.

 

The Role 

1. Manages the staff at the Front Desk. Directs all activities of the Assistant Front Office Managers and overnight supervisors to ensure communications and follow-up on any problems, guest requests or special requirements. Interviews, trains and schedules the staff. Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed. 

2. Reviews and monitors schedules of staff in other department of responsibility. Monitors their activities to assure that standards are being met, staff is being supported and guest needs are being met. 

3. Resolves customer complaints from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc. Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone. 

4. Coordinates arrivals, departures and billing requirements. Blocks rooms for arrivals and ensures any discrepancies are resolved. Reviews daily arrivals to ensure proper handling of Special Attention Guests, Return Guests, and Groups. 

5. Assures that all financial and credit procedures are followed. When taking a shift at the desk, follows up on credit problems. Reviews all paid-outs, rebates, Petty Cash disbursements and Direct Billings. Checks cashiers’ work at end of shift to ensure all transactions are reconciled with proper approvals and endorsements. 

6. Takes action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well being of hotel guests and employees when senior managers are not available. Responds swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation. 

7. Checks guest in and out in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible. Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged. Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room. Issues correct keys to the guest. Checks out guest at end of stay. Ascertains guest satisfaction, collects keys, posts late charges and presents bill to guest. Settles bill accurately through credit card or cash transaction. 

8. Utilizes a variety of computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports and select and block rooms for arriving guests. 

 

About You 

An ideal candidate will have three to five years of luxury hotel operations experience. Previous supervisory experience is required.  The candidate will possess strong communication, organization and leadership skills, with the ability to multi-task and problem solve. Working knowledge of Opera is preferred.

 

Four Seasons Hotel Houston 

Welcome to Houston, the country’s capital of southern cool, where urban sophistication meets bold Texas hospitality. After a day exploring our city, guests unwind at our rooftop pool oasis, enjoy the ultimate in entertainment at our Topgolf Swing Suites, indulge and pamper at The Spa and our Krigler perfumery boutique and savour flavourful dishes from Chef Partner Richard Sandoval at Toro Toro and Bayou & Bottle. 

 

Four Seasons Culture 

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. 
  
We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. Culture has always been a key pillar at Four Seasons and is core to who we are. We pride ourselves on creating a fun and supportive environment where our people are motivated to be their very best: where radical empathy, creative bravery and celebrating individuality are at the forefrontOur people see our culture come to life through social events, community support initiatives, and employee recognition like service awards, employee of the month and year awards, and ongoing guest appreciation. We support personal growth through structured training and continued career development within properties and through exciting global transfer opportunities. And of course, we provide a support structure of strong benefits, great perks, and industry leading compensation. 

 
Our Benefits 

  • Rewarding Work Culture 

  • Excellent Mentoring, Training and Development Opportunities 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Program 

  • Complimentary Stays at Four Seasons Worldwide after 6 Months 

  • Holiday and Vacation pay (9 paid Holidays including Mardi Gras) 

  • Complimentary employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team  

  • Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms  

  • Discounted parking   

  • 401k participation with a company matching program 

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf


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