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Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

Front Office Supervisor

Hotel Guest ServicesUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeParadise Valley, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Computer experience is required.
  • The ability to stand during the entire shift is required.
  • The role requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with employees and guests at all levels.
  • The role requires listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • The role requires multitasking and prioritizing departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • The role requires maintaining regular attendance according to the hotel's scheduling needs.
  • The role requires maintaining personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
  • The role requires handling problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them.
  • The role requires understanding and applying complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
  • The role requires maintaining confidentiality of information.
  • The role requires being able to cross-train in other hotel-related areas.

Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive, courteous, and efficient service to guests during check-in, throughout their stay, and at checkout while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.
  • Greet and welcome guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with hotel standards.
  • Maintain proper operation of the PBX console and ensure hotel standards are met, if applicable.
  • Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities, and hours of operation in a timely manner.
  • Log and deliver packages, mail, and messages to guests and meeting rooms.
  • Review the Front Office log and Trace File daily.
  • Answer guest inquiries regarding restaurants, transportation, entertainment, and related topics.
  • Follow cash-handling and credit policies.
  • Stay informed about rates, packages, and special promotions listed in the Red Book.
  • Stay familiar with all in-house groups and closed-out or restricted dates.
  • Obtain necessary information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario.
  • Maintain knowledge of hospitality terminology and emergency procedures, and assist as needed.
  • Handle check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner, using proper two-way radio etiquette when communicating with employees.
  • Operate relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
  • Complete all tasks and duties on the shift checklist in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Complete bucket checks, room rate verification reports, and housekeeping reports.
  • Balance and prepare individual paperwork for closing the shift according to hotel standards.
  • Maintain and market promotions and guest programs.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
  • Assist guests with safe deposit boxes.
  • Supervise team members in their respective Front Office roles.
  • Attend required hotel meetings and trainings.
  • Comply with hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient operations.
  • Improve productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Show initiative by anticipating guest and operational needs.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Desired Qualifications

  • College coursework in a related field is helpful.
  • Experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.

About the Company

Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

HTV is the venture capital arm of Highgate, funding early-stage and growth-stage technology companies that serve the hospitality and travel industries, with a focus on Seed and Series A rounds in North America and Europe. It backs startups in areas like revenue management, B2B marketplaces, business intelligence, alternative accommodations, and restaurant tech, providing capital and strategic support to help them scale. HTV stands out by combining hospitality domain expertise with venture funding, leveraging Highgate’s asset base of over 500 owned or managed hotels, 84,000+ rooms, and more than $20 billion in assets under management to accelerate portfolio growth. Its goal is to grow tech-enabled hospitality and travel ecosystems by aligning portfolio company success with Highgate’s network, resources, and strategic interests.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
Not listed

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