Front Desk Supervisor

About Us

Step into a sophisticated world at Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection.

Our upscale hotel provides easy access to vibrant attractions in downtown Chicago.

Discover Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and the River North Gallery District just minutes away.

Let your adventure begin at Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection!

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Overview

Assist the Front Office Manager in managing the Front Office operations to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service and compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

Ensure that the arrival, departure, and any other guest contact experience are conducted in an efficient and friendly manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

Assign and instruct guest service agents in details of work.

Observes performance and encourages improvement.


* Greet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.

Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.


* Promptly complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate.

Promote • HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand-specific marketing programs.

Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs.

Code electronic keys.

Nonverbally confirm the room number and rate.

Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate.

Close out guest accounts at time of check out.


* Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods.

Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank.

Accept and record vouchers, traveler's checks and other forms of payment.

Perform accurate moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator.

Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.


* Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear voice.

Input messages into the computer.

Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest.

Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.


* Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role mod...