Job Details

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the Rooms Division consisting of Front Office, Concierge, Guest Recognition, PBX, Housekeeping, Valet laundry, and Valet parking. Provide leadership and direction while maximizing revenue opportunities and maintaining guest satisfaction levels to the standard of the hotel and the company at all times. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Exempt managers must customarily and regularly direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time, and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgment more than 50 percent of the time.

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5 years related experience in a hotel environment preferred.
• Must be proficient in Windows Operating Systems, company-approved spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Must have a valid driver's license from the applicable state.
• Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of hospitality terms.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Approaches all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Maintains regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality dress code and wearing a name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Complies at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintains a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Responsible for the proper, efficient, and profitable functioning of the Front Office.
• Maximizes room revenue and occupancy by effectively controlling rates and availability.
• Clarifies duties and responsibilities of Front Office personnel and ensures that work flows are in a logical and good order.
• Ensures proper staffing at all times.
• Ensures that Legendary Quality Standards, policies, and rules are properly understood and followed through.
• Assists in preparing annual departmental operating budgets as well as capital expenditure and manpower budgets.
• Assists in controlling and analyzing departmental costs to ensure performance is within budget.
• Performs all aspects of personnel and training functions including hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, coaching, training, disciplinary action, etc.
• Ensures and maintains a very high standard of personal hygiene, behavior, and grooming standards of staff.
• Attends daily morning briefings and any other management meetings as scheduled.
• Analyzes rate discrepancy reports to ensure room revenue control.
• Handles all guest complaints and comments relating to the department tactfully.
• Participates in required M.O.D. program as scheduled.
• Ensures all end-of-the-month report dates are met, i.e. Central Reservations, Market Segment, AAdvantage, Travel Agent check registers, etc.
• Maintains a professional working relationship and promotes open lines of communication with managers, employees, and other departments.
• Works closely with Accounting on follow-up items, i.e. returned checks, rejected credit cards, employee discrepancies, etc.
• Operates all aspects of the Front Office computer system including software maintenance, report generation and analysis, and simple programming.
• Monitors proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensures that employees maintain Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s in its use.
• Monitors the process of taking reservations, ensuring that Aimbridge Hospitality courtesy and upselling techniques are maintained.
• Greets and welcomes all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s.
• Ensures implementation of all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and house rules.
• Coordinates all aspects of the ongoing implementation of the Aimbridge Hospitality philosophy of service.
• Ensures correct and accurate cash handling at the Front Desk.
• Attends monthly all-employee team meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and provides training on a rotational basis using steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Obtains all necessary information when taking room reservations.
• Follows and enforces all Aimbridge Hospitality hotel credit policies.
• Ensures employees are at all times attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and other employees.
• Focuses the Guest Services Department on their role in contributing to the guest service scores.
• Monitors all V.I.P.'s, special guests, and requests.
• Maintains required pars of all front office and stationary supplies.
• Reviews daily Front Office work and activity reports generated by Night Audit.
• Reviews Front Office log book and Guest Request log on a daily basis.
• Familiar with all corporate-sponsored programs such as airline mileage, Triple Upgrade, or V.I.P. programs and the standards and procedures for each.
• Conducts meetings according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by management.
• Other duties as required.

Property Details

Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, this Hilton is conveniently located at the crossroads of the Financial District, Chinatown, and North Beach. It features an on-site restaurant and bar and an award-winning concierge service.

A coffee machine and a 55-inch flat-screen smart TV are included in all of the air-conditioned rooms at Hilton San Francisco Financial District. Each room is furnished with a large work desk and an ergonomic desk chair.

Company Overview

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in 49 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts, and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full-time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income.
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k Retirement Plan.