Front Office Supervisor

Location

The 1,054-room Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is the newest luxury hotel in the City of Boston, and the most significant hotel project in the city for the last forty years. The property features seven outlets for drinking and dining, a signature spa, fitness center, and rooftop pool. It boasts more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and caters to the most discerning clientele.

Front Desk Supervisors are responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, as well as serving as ambassadors throughout the guest’s stay. They make the first impression upon our guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the hotel and local area, and offering our full range of upscale hotel amenities and services. Front Desk Supervisors are also responsible for settling guest accounts upon check‑out, resolving guest issues, and completing special requests.

They work closely with all hotel departments, especially Concierge, Bell/Door, and Ideal Services teams.

• Process guest check‑ins and check‑outs according to Omni’s Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures
• Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses
• Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.)
• Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements
• Pre‑register designated guests and prepare key packets
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery)
• Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information
• Employ attention to detail to ensure security of guest room access
• Understand and execute all Omni accounting standards to ensure accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments
• Maintain guest history files on all guests
• Accommodate room changes expediently
• Document all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolving the situation; follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction
• Issue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of keys
• Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes
• Generate, print and distribute daily and weekly reports
• Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping
• Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages and promotions
• Ensure public areas (lobby) are maintained, clean and tidy by partnering with the Housekeeping Department
• Interact with other departments to ensure guests’ needs are satisfied
• Speak to guests in a friendly, warm manner, making them feel welcome at the hotel
• Proactively seek ways to improve the hotel experience for our guests
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among co‑workers; treat co‑workers fairly and equitably
• Maintain a professional, neat and organized appearance according to Omni Boston Seaport standards
• Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situation; ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury or accident
• Attend all required department trainings and meetings
• Perform any other duties required by management

• Previous luxury hotel experience is required
• Previous Front Office experience is required
• Customer service oriented, ability to multi‑task, detail orientation, and excellent organizational skills needed
• Knowledge of the surrounding area and all of its attractions
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high‑profile events, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Highly developed customer service skills; friendly, approachable demeanor and strong problem‑solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to engage guests at all levels; passion for providing warm, engaging and personalized service
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations; maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure…