Discover the essence of Maui at Fairmont Kea Lani, Hawai‘i’s only all-suite and villa luxury resort. Nestled on the pristine white sands of Wailea’s Polo Beach, this award-winning oceanfront paradise defines quintessential Hawaiian luxury with a state-of-the-art spa, island inspired cuisine and authentic cultural experiences.
From full-moon staff hikes and beach clean-ups to appreciation luncheons and birthday holidays, our team provides endless opportunities to learn and grow in both your personal and professional development. Live and work in a place you love!
What Is In It For You
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision and Dental) including extended benefits like; Basic insurance, TDI and Long-Term Disability for regular Full-time and Part-time employees
401(k)
One complimentary duty meal for all employees that work more than 6 hours per shift
Food & Beverage discount at Fairmont Kea Lani (venue specific and discount may vary)
Wellness Offerings
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Job Description
As a Front Office Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of guest service is offered through sustained standards at the Front Desk. You will also serve as a resource to the overall operations of the hotel by providing assistance and direction as needed.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000
What You Will Be Doing
Coordinate management of the Front Desk to ensure a smooth operation and the highest level of guest satisfaction through colleague adherence to Fairmont Service Promise and Leading Quality Assurance standards at all times.
Champion the iAuditor program to maintain standards
Align colleagues to achieve and deliver on the strategic goals of the department
Ensure effective utilization and productivity of all staff through staff planning, hiring and scheduling
Develop strong teams through active involvement in the operations and through the development and support of a continually evolving team, including conducting and coordinating timely performance reviews
Develop, implement and maintain new incentives to motivate employees and maximize hotel revenue through upgrades
Seek feedback on guest satisfaction and resolves problems in accordance with our Mission Statement and philosophy of employee empowerment
Liaise with all hotel departments to ensure the smooth management of resort operations, maintaining a close relationship with Engineering, Rooms, Sales and Food & Beverage Divisions
Actively contribute to the Guest Experience committees
Consistently work towards improving VOG (TrustYou), Guest Service Index and LQA scores by responding to all surveys in a timely manner
Support the Director of Front Office by extracting, analyzing and identifying trends
Maximize room revenue through participating in yield management group meetings and implementing and supporting Revenue Management strategies and practices
Review incoming group information and attend all pre-convention meetings to understand the planners’ needs, ensure group expectations exceeded and serve as a liaison with Conference Services & Catering
Review arrival reports to ensure all special requirements are met at a minimum
Effectively maximize inventory levels during high occupancy/sold out nights with the Rooms Controller
Ensure all suites/villas are checked out in a timely manner to ensure a seamless accommodation turnover
Control and provide feedback on labor and operational expenses.
Effectively communicate and support resort events.
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
High School diploma or equivalent or vocational training
College or University degree in Hotel Management preferred
Minimum two (2) years experience in a Luxury Hotel or Resort Management position
Extensive knowledge of Front Office operations and brand standards
Experience in a fast-paced environment involving multi-tasking, attention to detail, and customer service
Must be service oriented and capable of communicating effectively with persons involved in all levels of authority, both internally and externally.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail functions.
Knowledge of computerized Front Office systems required with emphasis in Micros-Fidelio based programs (Opera)
Superior leadership and coaching skills with a proven track record of developing and motivating career minded professionals
Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
Additional Information
All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in the United States as defined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.
Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Join our ‘ohana today: Visit our website to learn more about living and working for Fairmont Hawai’i. www.fairmonthawaiijobs.com
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitality
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