COMPLETE Hotel Assistant Manager - Miami

Four Seasons Hotel Miami is looking for a Hotel Assistant Manager who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our employees have the opportunity to shape our guests experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned organization.

About Us

Dominating Miami's sparkling 70-storey skyline, Four Seasons Hotel Miami is a sleek landmark that combines contemporary luxury with resort-style amenities, just a block from Biscayne Bay. Conveniently accessible to the city's prime attractions, the Hotel offers 182 guest rooms and 39 suites, an extensive spa and health club, bars and restaurants. As a centerpiece is a magnificent two-acre terrace featuring three outdoor swimming pools surrounded by 12 cabanas. The terrace also features a unique wading pool designed to resemble a palm orchard planted in the water and a poolside bar and lounge.

Four Seasons has been on FORTUNE magazine’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ every year since 1998... Come and find out why! With over 99 hotels in 38 countries, Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees – people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service.

About the Position

• Manages the staff at the Front Desk, Guest Services, and Concierge (in absence of Concierge). Interviews, trains and schedules the staff.
• Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed. Coordinates arrivals, departures and billing requirements with Sales and Catering Department.
• 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.
• Assures that all financial and credit procedures are followed. Follows up on credit problems with Front Office Manager and/or Credit Manager.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Utilizes a variety of computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports and select and block rooms for arriving guests.
• Complies with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
• Accepts reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of Reservations Department Staff.
• Can answer guest calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a Communications Operator.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills　

• Excellent written and verbal grammar and composition skills.
• Preferred experience in a luxury hotel in Front Office and/or Concierge responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the city, activities, and restaurants. Willing to experience various restaurants and/or activities in the city to gain more knowledge of venues.
• Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment, utilizing a variety of computer systems to check in and out, run daily reports, select/assign rooms arriving guests, and restaurant/activity/spa reservation systems.

What to Expect

• Competitive Salary & Wages
• Complimentary Medical, Basic Dental and Basic Vision Insurance for Employee
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

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