Assistant Front Office Mgr OEM

About Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome the Freehand New York to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties.

Freehand is a collection of hotels that combine the social culture of a hostel with innovative design, award winning food and beverage, and a community-driven atmosphere.

At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people.

Our continued success is driven by our associates - the heart of every guest experience.

Where people choose to work matters.

In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence.

Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them - ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.

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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 all other guest contact are conducted in an efficient and friendly manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Ensure efficient guest registration, checkout, guest service, and telephone service, while ensuring all brand standards are being applied.


* Implement company and franchise programs.


* Prepare forecasts and reports and assist in the development of the Rooms Division budget.


* Monitor and maintain the front office systems and equipment to ensure their optimum performance.


* Track guest satisfaction surveys and maximize usage of the guest response tracking system.


* Provide training for entry level associates and supervisors.


* Develop and implement controls for expense management.


* Utilize labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.


* Interview, hire, train, develop, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.

Ensure timely completion of performance appraisals.


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


* Interact positively with customers and take action to resolve problems to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.


* Ensure compliance of front office, guest service, and PBX standard operating procedures and policies.

Ensure all Front Office Quality St...