Front Desk Supervisor

About the role

• City, State: Ocean City,, Maryland
• Title: Front Office Supervisor
• Location: Ocean City, MD
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Status: Full-Time
• Reports to: Front Office Manager
• Supervises: Front Office Department

Job Summary

The Front Office Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily front office operations, including guest reception, reservations, and telephone services, ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction. This role supports the Front Office Manager and supervises the front office team to maintain established service standards and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Ensure that guests are greeted, checked in, and allocated rooms promptly and courteously.
• Oversee adherence to check-in procedures, ensuring accurate guest information and billing details.
• Be available to handle guest problems or complaints in a timely manner.
• Ensure rooms are maintained to the company's established standards.
• Maximize room occupancy while adhering to the overbooking policy.
• Maintain effective communication between reservations, front office, and other departments such as housekeeping.
• Ensure that all guest charges are accurately entered and that accounts are balanced daily.
• Supervise and expedite the check-out process for departing guests.
• Ensure efficient delivery and collection of luggage to and from guest rooms.
• Oversee and maintain cleanliness and order in all front office areas.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs for front office staff.
• Act as Duty Manager when required and attend management meetings as necessary.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• 2+ years of front office or guest services supervisory experience in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with guests, staff, and management.
• Proficiency in property management systems, reservations, and check-in/check-out processes.
• Ability to manage guest issues and resolve complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Experience with scheduling, training, and staff development.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure smooth front office operations.

Work Environment

• Primarily an indoor role, working in the front office, lobby, and guest areas of the hotel.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods while overseeing front office operations and assisting guests.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate guest needs and operational requirements.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.