Front Desk Manager - Oasis at Death Valley

Front Desk Manager - Oasis at Death Valley

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Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Lodging team at the Oasis at Death Valley! The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring‑fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course.

Both hotels are open year‑round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

The Front Office Manager will oversee Front Office operations, Reservations, PBX, Concierge, and Bell Staff at the Inn or the Ranch. This position requires achieving maximum revenue and occupancy, maintaining the Oasis at Death Valley quality standards, and meeting guests’ expectations and services. The role works closely with Housekeeping and Maintenance departments.

• Position Type:
  Full‑time, Year‑round
• Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible on the next available start date
• Pay: $25.55/hr
• Schedule:
  
  Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America’s lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community that work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

• Employee housing (dormitory‑style) and on‑site employee meals (cafeteria‑style) provided at low cost
• Free on‑site laundry facility, Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast‑paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym, and sports court
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Supervise staff daily and consistently evaluate job performance of all front‑of‑house staff, including Guest Service agents, PBX, Concierge, and Bell staff
• Schedule Front Office Staff to establish an efficient and economical operation
• Coordinate training of new employees and continual training of front office staff
• Conduct annual reviews for assigned staff and administer corrective action as necessary
• Perform rooms balancing to prevent booking errors and over‑sales
• Manage the blocking of VIP rooms, tour rooms and special requests
• Work closely with Sales Office on tour group bookings, ensuring proper room counts, rooming lists, and billing
• Ensure that all groups, FITs, and special requests are blocked accordingly to our occupancy requirements
• Ensure deposits, reservation cancellations, and accuracy of reservations through the OTA’s are monitored
• Assume all functions and responsibilities of a Guest Service Agent, Night Audit, Lead, Supervisor when necessary
• Maintain the shift log and respond to issues and occurrences noted
• Maintain key control and guest security procedures
• Work closely with housekeeping to ensure public areas are maintained and cleaned
• Maintain room inventory by keeping abreast of all revenue lost through out‑of‑order rooms, Not Available For Sale, and other maintenance problems
• Ensure departmental staff is adhering to all Oasis at Death Valley lost and found policies and procedures
• Complete all reports (Accident, Lost & Found, Lost Credit Card, etc.) accurately and timely
• Other duties as assigned

• Possess at least 2 years of management experience in a hotel front‑desk or guest service setting
• Prior experience in hotel front desk management strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with guests, clients, and employees
• Previous experience with front desk operating systems, telecommunications systems, and ordering systems
• Advanced computer skills to quickly learn POS systems and other front office systems
• Knowledge of and implementation of AAA 3 and 4 Diamond standards
• Working knowledge of Front Office operations
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and comply with the Oasis at Death Valley Company Vehicle Policy

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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