Assistant Front Office Manager

About Easton’s Group of Hotels Looking for a career change? Join one of Canada’s most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level. With 22 hotels owned and managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, and a further 6 in development, your passion, collaboration, and voice will be an excellent addition to our growing Organization. As a company, we strive to provide exceptional benefits, perks, and growth opportunities to all our employees. If you have a passion for exceptional service delivery, are results driven and appreciate the recognition, Easton’s is your career partner of choice. Easton’s team believes that excellence is achievable only in an environment that embraces and promotes Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). Our company is challenging the way we work, think, and develop an inclusive workplace. Our commitment to ED&I allows us to achieve our vision and mission and ensure a more equitable future for all. About the Hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport is a 255-room full-service hotel, owned and operated by Easton's Group of Hotels. Located near to the Toronto Pearson airport, it features a restaurant and bar with over 1000 square feet of banquet space. Benefits Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
Employee referral incentives
Educational reimbursements
GoodLife corporate discount
Auto-insurance discount
Employee Social Events
Career Development
Worldwide Hotel Discounts at Hilton Hotels.
Perkopolis – discounts on 500+ brands Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport is looking for someone with Front Desk or Customer service experience in the Hospitality industry, friendly & focused to join our team as Assistant Front Office Manager! JOB OVERVIEW Assist Front Office Manager in Managing all aspects of the front office areas which may include, but is not limited to guest registration, bell services, business center, telephone services, concierge services, and guest reservations to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize hotel profitability. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage day-to-day operations and assignments of the front office staff; schedule, plan, and assign work. Develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with Company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
Ensure all staff is properly trained on systems, security and cash handling procedures, and service standards and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
Monitor front office staff to ensure guests receive prompt, professional attention and personal recognition. Ensure guests are greeted upon arrival. Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
Motivates staff and establishes a productive working environment for hotel.
Schedule and regularly conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas to ensure the appearance of such areas reflects highly on the hotel, brand, and Company. Develop actions plans to correct any deficiencies.
Analyze guest satisfaction data and develop and implement plans to achieve established goals related to the brand
Achieve budgeted revenues, control labor costs & expenses, and maximize profitability within all areas of the front office. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel.
Assists revenue management with the implementation and execution of programs to ensure that the hotel’s room occupancy and Average Daily Rate objectives are met.
Maintain procedures for security of monies, credit and financial transactions, and guest security. Check billing instructions and guest credit for compliance with hotel credit policy
Develop and maintain procedures for monitoring calls to ensure that all calls are answered and recorded according to established scripts and procedures. Coordinate the dispatch of amenities, services, and/or work orders to the appropriate departments and staff. Ensure that all methods of tracking (i.e. systems) are monitored and activated in an appropriate manner.
Establish, implement, and maintain training and procedures for front desk/ to serve as a central communications point during emergency/crisis situations.
Knowledgeable of hotel property, amenities, area attraction and transportation.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Accounting, Revenue Management, Sales and Marketing, Catering, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, and Maintenance.
Interact with outside contacts:
Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
Regulatory agencies – regarding safety and emergency matters
Other contacts as needed (professional organizations, community groups)
Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available on request during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If accommodation is needed during the recruitment and selection process, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. APPLY TODAY!