Front Desk Supervisor Hampton by Hilton Sandton at Hilton

What will I be doing?

To be a passionate host and highly collaborative member of the Guest Operations team, assisting the Front Office Team Leader and Guest Operations Manager in leading the department, developing a high performing guest operations team, and delivering brand-specific customer experiences (mainly in FO but also across Guest Operations as well as Food & Beverage):

• Come to work every day with a smile on your face 
• Execute duties as assigned by the Guest Operations Manager and GM
• Work within the FO team and carry out the same roles like our FO Hosts, but take on additional ‘supervisor’ responsibilities
• Be a role model for others concerning brand-specific behaviours and passionate, friendly guest service
• Assist in providing a positive work environment to Front Office team members that allows everyone to thrive and fulfil their potential
• Supervise and support FO Hosts in delivering outstanding, brand unique  customer service in all shifts (early, late, night)
• Be willing to roll up your sleeves and help in other departments during busy periods and as required
• Regularly attend mandatory F&B service trainings to be ready to work shifts in F&B service if required. Duties of a FO Supervisor who is scheduled to work in F&B can also include the order-taking, delivery of any food and/or beverage items, and clearing of tables
• Monitor Guest Feedback (SALT; Social Reviews) in every shift and initiate corrective actions immediately if necessary, to ensure positive guest experiences in our hotels at all times
• Plan and train new and existing FO and F&B Hosts on processes, products, systems and brand-specific guest service delivery as per guidance of the FO Team Leader and Guest Ops Manager
• Be a positive and very active contributor in meetings (e.g. Huddles) with the FO team to help achieve / maintain a high level of trust & engagement 
• Volunteer to participate in company campaigns such as Travel with Purpose and become an outstanding Brand Ambassador
• Every 6 months, rotate to a new ‘Champion’ area (e.g. Hilton Honors, CleanStay, rostering) – our supervisors are responsible for taking ownership of their specialist area and ensuring the hotel is meeting and exceeding expectations in relation to this
• Coach 2 – 4 guest experience team members, as assigned on a rotating six month schedule
• In regular (e.g., monthly) departmental leadership meetings, update HOD and/or Team Leader on the performance and progress of ‘coachees’ and suggest development opportunities for them in the coming month
• On-board and supervise assigned ‘coachee’ team members, ensuring execution of agreed development or performance improvement actions
• Demonstrate an awareness of guest priorities, anticipate needs, build rapport and resolve guest problems very quickly and in a brand-specific manner 
• Close guest transactions in FO effectively, solicit feedback, and deliver a memorable brand-specific goodbye (Check out)
• Provide constructive suggestions/feedback to the GOM and FO Team Leader on products and processes

What are we looking for?

A Front Desk Supervisor serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Front Office experience in the hotel, leisure, and/or retail sector
• Strong commercial/business awareness and demonstration of sales capabilities
• Calm, organized work ethic with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent supervisory, inter-personal, and communication skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional levels of Guest service

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• A relevant supervisory/management certificate/diploma or degree