Guest Services Supervisor
Heeton Concept Hotels
- Gloucester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage day-to-day staffing needs, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to improve team member performance
- Educate and train team members in compliance with UK laws and safety regulations. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties
- Ensure your team is properly trained on systems, security, service and quality standards
- Oversee night audit function and preparation of daily financial reports
- Develop plans to increase occupancy and ADR through walk-ins and upselling at the front desk
- Ensure your team delivers great service, professional attention and personal recognition.
- Ensure guests are greeted upon arrival and make time to engage with guests. Respond appropriately to guest complaints, solicit feedback and build relationships to drive continuous improvement in guest satisfaction
- Conduct routine inspections of the front office and all floors and public areas of the hotel and take immediate action to correct any deficiencies
- Co-ordinate individual and group arrivals and departures
- Daily monitoring of rooms by conducting and documenting inspections of assigned rooms.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the rooms is to the brand standard
- Check billing instructions and guest credit for compliance with hotel credit policy and ensure all transactions are handled in a secure manner
- Train team members on PBX procedures and serve as a central communications point during emergencies/crises
- Stock control - reception items, F&B items, chemicals and linen.
- Maintain a visible presence in the public areas to assist guests and lead the team.
- Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as Manager on Duty
- Previous experience in a hotel reception or reception supervisory position
- Must speak fluent English with excellent verbal communication skills
- Good presentation and appearance
- Customer care skills
- Experience of working as part of a team / leading a team
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
- Willingness to multi-skill
- Exclusive access to the employee recognition & reward scheme - Heeton Rewards
- Service-based annual leave (increasing up to a maximum of 5 extra days)
- Employee & Friends/Family discounted rates at Heeton-operated hotels
- Life Assurance, Income Protection and Employee Assistance schemes
- Referral scheme
- Numerous voluntary benefits, including buy holiday scheme, Cycle to Work, Medicash Health Plan and many more
- Heeton is an expanding company which offers excellent career, training and development opportunities
- Fantastic career potential with one of the UK's fast-growing hotel operators
- Retention bonus on completion of 3 and 6-month service
- On-site parking