Director of Front Office - Omni Hotels & Resorts
Hot Springs, VA 24445
About the Job
The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa
Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa what it is. Since 1766, they’ve helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.
The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.
Job Description:The DIrector of Front Office is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our Front Office and Guest Services areas. From ensuring impeccable cleanliness to fostering a culture of excellence in guest service, the Director of Front Office will drive continuous improvement in guest satisfaction metrics and associate morale.
Our team members enjoy a wealth of benefits and perks, including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage with options for medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid time off for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Financial security through a 401(K) matching plan and pre-tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- A great voluntary benefits program that includes: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage, life and AD&D insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection, access to whole life insurance, telemedicine, and pet insurance.
- Support services including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), TravelConnect for emergencies while traveling, and adoption services.
Join us and thrive in an environment where your well-being is valued and supported.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight of all day-to-day Front Office Operations including the Front Desk, Guest Services, and Transportation departments.
- Ensure all needed reports are run.
- Continued training done with all associates. Ensure MOS& POE program is consistent.
- Communicate with all departments on continuing basis. Especially the communication with Assistant Front Office Managers each evening/morning.
- Handle all guest complaints maintaining a satisfactory impression with the guest on resolving any complaints.
- Be familiar with the hotel computer system for training, maintenance and trouble shooting
- Complete rate discrepancy report and make needed changes.
- Block/assign applicable arrivals for the following day; i.e. V.I.P.'s, Select Guests, ESP's, Special Requests, etc.
- Complete check-out with balance report.
- Complete credit check daily.
- Adhere to all Systems & Controls of the Front Office and appropriate areas of responsibilities.
- Assist with departmental scheduling and monitoring payroll productivity.
- Directly oversee all aspects of Front Office, Guest Services and the PBX department.
- Assist with projects related to the Spa and Housekeeping Divisions.
- Attend meetings as assigned by Director of Rooms.
- At least 5 years directly related experience (Hotel-Front Desk) in a managerial role.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivelant experience preferred.
- Must be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, customer service skills.
- Must be able to work well under stressful situations and handle challenges in a professional manner.
- Must have a 4 diamond presentation.