Hilton Waikoloa Village is searching for a Front Office Manager!

Sitting among swaying palm trees and white sand beaches and overlooking the glistening blue Waiulua Bay, Hilton Waikoloa Village is a destination in itself. This oceanfront oasis is blended with exceptional resort accommodations and classic Hawaiian hospitality. Featuring 647 guest rooms and over 100,000 square feet of meeting space the choices are abundant at this award-winning venue.

In this role you will manage the front office staff of 50 team members providing useful coaching opportunities and providing a positive experience for the guests! We are searching for someone who has previous guest services and leadership experience in a hotel. Apply today!

For more information on the property, please visit:

• https://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/hiltonwaikoloavillage/

What will I be doing?

A Front Office Manager is responsible for managing Front Office Operations to insure profitability, control costs and quality standards to ensure total guest satisfaction. Oversees room reservations, front office systems, supplies inventory, scheduling, forecasting and department budget to maximize revenue. Compiles and prepares financial reports, including: rate and availability calendar. Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff. Provide leadership and guidance to Front Office staff ensuring consistent quality service is provided. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Encourages a team spirit amongst staff members with leadership and guidance.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff. Assigns and instructs guest service, front office, reservations and front desk agents in the details of work. Observes performance and encourages improvement.
• Uses creative management skills to solve problems. Ensures compliance with Hilton standards to ensure consistent high quality guest relations.
• Manages desk through times of stress, and emergencies, resolves guest concerns, and implements resolutions by using discretion and judgement.
• Greets customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome, uses a positive and clear speaking voice, listens to and understands requests, issues, and situations from both guests and team members.

Essential Functions:

• Directly manages Front Desk. Encourages a team spirit amongst staff members with leadership and guidance. Assigns duties and instructs all Front Desk, Concierge, Lobby, and PBX personnel in the details of their daily assignments.
• Provides transition and oversight to all Guest Experience Managers. Provides administrative support to Director and Assistant Director of Front Office Operations. Observes performance and encourages improvement throughout the Front Office Operations department, ensuring compliance with all Hilton standards, and the delivery of consistently high levels of service.
• Resolves guest concerns and implements corrective procedures that ensure a reduction in future occurrences. Greets guests immediately with friendly and sincere welcome, using a positive and clear speaking voice. Listens to and understands requests, issues, and situations from both guests and team members, and takes appropriate action.
• Observes all areas of the Front Office Operations department, implementing and overseeing evaluations that support positive growth in our SALT performance. Coach and counsel all team members to ensure understanding and compliance with all hotel service standards. Reward and recognize when appropriate, as well as provide discipline and improvement planning when necessary.

The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking#2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. (https://hilton.taleo.net/enterprise/Hilton named#2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S)

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

·Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

·Health insurance

·Career growth and development

·Team Member Resource Groups

·Recognition and rewards programs

·Go Hilton travel discount program

·Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

·Supportive parental leave

·Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

·Debt-free education (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-announces-new-education-benefit-through-partnership-with-guild-education): Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

*Please note, benefits may vary depending on the classification and union status of the position.

What are we looking for?

EXPERIENCE

Two years combined prior hotel front office and supervisory experience is preferred.

GROOMING

All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

OTHER

Additional language ability preferred.

NOTICE

The hospitality business functions seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be always projected.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Basic mathematical comprehension to understand and interpret numbers as they apply to operations in hotels.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate effectively with guests and employees.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to analyze information and make effective judgements.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands (http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php) . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Salary Rate Range : The Salary Range for this role is $58,000-$70,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location. #LI-JL2

Job: Guest Services, Operations, and Front Office

Title: Front Office Manager - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0AGBD

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