We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
Skills: Front Office Management, Guest Relations, Housekeeping Management, Food And Beverage Operations, Budgeting
We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Sanitizing, Laundry operations, Customer service
We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
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We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
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We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Sanitizing, Laundry operations, Customer service
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We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Sanitizing, Laundry operations, Customer service
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We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Sanitization, Laundry operations, Customer service
We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
Skills: Night audit, Front desk operations, Accounting, Revenue balancing, Guest services
We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
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We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
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We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, an…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Sanitization, Laundry operations, Customer service
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$28/hr–$31/hr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account With Company Match, 401(k) Retirement Plan With Company Match, Paid Vacation
Posted 5d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Assistant Front Office Manager leads daily hotel operations, overseeing the front desk, housekeeping, and food service to ensure guest satisfaction. They are responsible for financial reporting, expense control, and managing the recruitment and training of departmental staff.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Hotel or Business Administration and two years of supervisory experience are preferred. Candidates must be fluent in English, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to obtain a ServSafe certification.
Full job description
We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.
An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.
Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.
Job Description Summary
The Assistant Front Office Manager is the onsite leader of daily operations of the hotel. In absence of the General Manager the Assistant Front Office Manager represents the hotel and the company with all guests, clients, and associates. The Assistant Front Office Manager is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the front desk, food service, housekeeping and administration of the business. The Assistant Front Office Manager is responsible for preparing the hotel for the day’s business. The Assistant Front Office Manager’s focus is on guest and associate satisfaction, expense control and product and service quality and will lead to their contribution to the overall goals of the hotel.
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel. Create processes and procedures to ensure the hotel is properly supplied with all guest amenities, all food and beverage outlets are meeting guest expectations, and the hotel is properly maintained and clean.
Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
Manage the front office and reservation functions to ensure the delivery of superior guest services, the security of monies, credit card transactions and guest information.
Responsible to manage all approvals, billing, and collections of hotel’s Accounts Receivables.
Prepare Month End Reporting for the preparation of hotel financial reports.
Manage all housekeeping and laundry functions to ensure compliance with quality and brand standards in all areas of the hotel. Establish, implement, and inspect that procedures to ensure all guest rooms and public areas are clean and in proper condition to meet guest expectations and brand standards.
Provide regular direction and manage hotel operations to establish and implement procedures to ensure routine inspections of all guest rooms/suites and public areas to ensure all are clean and/or in good repair.
Manage both the daily execution of the breakfast, evening social and the pour food and beverage operation, to ensure standards of operation and quality and guest satisfaction are maintained. Ensure the shoppe convenience store is stocked and maintained in an orderly and appealing manner. Monitor inventory and order replenishments in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report on department expenses. Work with the General Manager on the identification of budget variances within the Front Desk, Food and Beverage and Housekeeping departments.
Purchase and/or requisition for the inventory to ensure adequate minimum and maximum stocks of all food, beverage, material, and equipment.
Monitor and control food and beverage costs and ensure procedures are followed to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory, and equipment and to minimize waste.
Ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report on the human resources and benefits programs within the Front Desk, Food and Beverage and Housekeeping departments. This includes the recruiting, onboarding, training, ongoing performance management, and offboarding of all associates of the three departments.
Ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report on the proper use, maintenance and location of all information technology hardware and software provided to the Front Desk, Food and Beverage and Housekeeping departments.
Ensure the proper process is in place to manage and report on the purchasing of all supplies needed to manage the hotel. This includes the proper use of any platforms and/or programs to leverage purchasing power and the analysis of hotel spending to identify efficiencies.
Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction. Respond to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
Attend Evening Social and Breakfast events as a representative of the management team of the hotel and to prospect for additional sales leads.
Enforce hotel standards, policies, and procedures are in place within the operations departments.
Act as “Manager on duty” as required.
Regularly sell hotel rooms through direct client contact.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, and alcohol services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred.
Two years of previous supervisory experience preferred.
Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems preferred.
Ability to travel including some overnight travel is required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
Will be exposed to commercial cleaning chemicals.
Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequently handling objects and equipment.
Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification.
Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
Hourly Compensation Rate: $28.85-$31.25
Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience.
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
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Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta.
With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of Sonesta's hotels.
Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 85 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in!
As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It’s our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past.
Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can’t wait to meet you.
Offices: 400 Centre St, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, US
Integrity. Authenticity. Quality. Concern. These four cornerstones keep the Sonesta family of hotelsguestsemployees and communities strong. We invite you to experience our Culture of Caring for yourself.LifestyleLeisureHospitalityHotelAsset ManagementReal EstateEvents
Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta.
With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of Sonesta's hotels.
Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 85 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in!
As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It’s our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past.
Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can’t wait to meet you.
Offices: 400 Centre St, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, US
Integrity. Authenticity. Quality. Concern. These four cornerstones keep the Sonesta family of hotelsguestsemployees and communities strong. We invite you to experience our Culture of Caring for yourself.LifestyleLeisureHospitalityHotelAsset ManagementReal EstateEvents