Director of Front Office- InterContinental New York Times Square
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budget and control labor costs and expenses with a focus on rate strategy, building initiatives and inventory management.
• Oversee night audit function and preparation of daily financial reports.
• Prepare and submit statistical, performance, and forecast analyses and reports as required.
• Maintain procedures for security of monies, credit and financial transactions, guest security, and inventory control.
• Use company systems and processes to maximize revenue. Develop plans to increase occupancy and ADR through walk-ins and upselling at the Front Desk.

PEOPLE:

• Direct day-to-day staffing requirements, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
• Educate and train team members in compliance with brand standards, service behaviors, and governmental regulations. Ensure staff has the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other actions.

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Ensure Front Office staff provides guests with prompt service, professional attention and personal recognition.
• Ensure guests are greeted upon arrival and make time to interact effectively with guests. Respond appropriately to guest complaints, solicit feedback and build relationships that drive continuous improvements in guest satisfaction.
• Conduct routine inspections of the Front Office and public areas and take immediate actions to correct any deficiencies.
• Ensure that guest satisfaction data is analyzed and that plans are developed and implemented to achieve established goals.
• Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information related to the expected arrival and departure of VIPs and other key guests, or other special guest needs.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Regularly audit all financial transactions to ensure governmental regulations and data privacy requirements are met.
• Act as a central communications point during emergency/crisis situations; develop and maintain relationships with local fire, police, and emergency personnel.
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and brand in the local community and promote team member involvement in community outreach efforts. Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager-on-duty.

ACCOUNTABILITY

This is the top Rooms Division job in a large full-service, luxury, resort, or major flagship hotel with an extensive range of facilities and services, demanding competitive pressures, and a large number of VIP and key guests. Directly and indirectly supervises a large number of Front Office and Housekeeping employees.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Administration or Business Administration and four years of guest service/hotel experience with two years in a management capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must speak local language(s). Other languages preferred.

The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000 USD. This reflects the minimum to maximum salary range. This range is only applicable for this job to be performed in NY. This is the pay we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

Who we are

As the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s. We are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity.

We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you'd like to embrace a world of opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

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