Assistant Front Office Manager

Our Company:

Timbers Company is a developer and operator of exceptional boutique hotels, residence clubs and resort communities located in some of the most sought-after destinations in the world. We are passionate about creating remarkable experiences with world-class hospitality while exposing our Owners and guests to the humble authenticity of every location that we call home.

Our Property:

There’s no better place to ski and no better place to stay than The Sebastian – Vail. Vail’s premier hotel and Private Residence Club features impeccable amenities amid the unadulterated surroundings of the White River National Forest. Our staff at The Sebastian – Vail make the most of all four seasons in Vail Valley, with year-round outdoor sports and a thriving arts and entertainment scene.

Our Core Values:

We are in the business of creating an authentic sense of place for families to return to time and time again while committing ourselves to creating memorable and fun experiencers through passionate, attentive service. This mantra is reflected in everything we do and every interaction we have whether it be in hospitality operations management, asset management, development, or sales & marketing. Our values define who we are.

• Be Authentic
• Practice Humility
• Cultivate Teamwork
• Value Time
• Be Trustworthy

Summary:

Responsible for supervising and coordinating activities and staffing of the Front Office and PBX to ensure proper completion of all required tasks in a courteous and friendly atmosphere; assists guests and owners to maintain and exceed The Sebastian Vail standards and driving financial performance.

Employment Type: Full Time, Year Round

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $65,000 - $70,000/ year (DOE), plus 5% annual bonus potentia

Schedule: Flexible schedule. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, schedules, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; prepares and manages assigned budget.
• Oversees the selection, training, professional development and discipline of staff.
• Develops, implements and oversees the execution of service standards.
• Identifies guest needs and provides information regarding policies, services and amenities.
• Facilitates problem resolution to presented guest challenges.
• Drives guest engagement and problem resolution.
• Ensures all assigned department operations are operating in an efficient and effective manner.
• Utilizes suggestive selling skills and company sales guidelines to maximize revenue and occupancy levels. Creates measurable up sale goals for front desk agents
• Maintains knowledge of room details as well as rates, packages, discounts and group package plans in order to process reservation requests or cancellations if needed.
• Maintains awareness of group reservations and activities on and off site.
• Performs all Front Office and PBX duties as required.
• Performs all Concierge and Bell duties as required
• Conducts investigations and completes incident reports for guest incidents and reports to applicable parties.
• Oversees and assists with charges and payments to guest, club owner and house accounts.
• Oversees and assists with the balancing of the Front Desk cash drawers and all applicable Front desk city ledgers.
• Oversees the daily night audit to ensure all postings are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Oversees and reviews shift and time card reports daily.
• Manages logistics of large check-ins and check-outs coordinating with housekeeping to execute flawlessly and meet all guests and owners requests and needs pre -arrival.
• Ensures assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and tidy manner and all assigned staff are in compliance with our grooming standards.
• Maintains accounting of lost & found items and forwards to Housekeeping.
• Ensures all call logs, MOD reports, Daily reports and opportunity logs are filed and communicated appropriately and timely to applicable parties.
• Ensures all guests and owners are notes are entered in SMS.
• Develops and directs the implementation of driving policies, procedures and work standards for assigned staff.
• Assists with supervising of daily concierge and bell call logs and daily reports.
• Coordinates transportation with third-party vendors and assists owners and guests with reservations, ensuring appropriate follow through and communication.
• Coordinates grocery delivery program with local grocery vendors and assists with facilitating delivery.
• Ensures maintenance of required supply inventory; replenishes or requisitions any supplies needed.
• Ensure proper processing of hotel wake-up call program.
• Ensures adherence to safety and emergency procedures and observes safety precautions required to protect hotel and guest property as well as meeting and implementing energy and sustainable conservation efforts.
• Oversees safe deposit box operations.
• Notifies engineering of areas needing attention in respect of maintenance.
• Resolves customer complaints/queries satisfactorily while maintaining a courteous and helpful demeanor.
• Leads all department and interdepartmental communications.
• Assists with all information necessary for budgeting purposes annually, seasonally or quarterly as requested.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in hotel management or a related field; AND four (4) years of hotel operations experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Vail & Beaver Creek Ski Mountains and the Vail Valley.
• Principles, practices and techniques of the hospitality industry.
• Computer software applications in work processing, spreadsheets and hotel information systems (SMS).
• Policies and procedures of the department and company.
• Inventory and record keeping principles and practices.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Performing budgeting and accounting functions for assigned operations.
• Efficiently and effectively performing front office operations management duties.
• Focusing on quests and provision of quality customer service.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Reading, understanding and following reservation policies and procedures.
• Producing standard written communication and reports.
• Maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and materials.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

Mobility to work in a hospitality setting, stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; dexterity to utilize computer equipment; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Benefits:

• Free onsite shift parking
• Discounted bus pass for Eagle County & Lake County routes
• Discounted F&B, Spa Treatments & Retail up to 40% off
• 401K with Match
• PTO for Full Time Year Round up to 4 weeks a year
• Wellness Bonus if worked through full season until ski area closing
• Full Time Year Round possible, with full benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance.
• Merchant Ski Pass Program
• Free onsite Chef prepared employee dining room with hot meals and salad bar
• Some full time seasonal positions offer discounted living onsite in employee housing, shared dorm style units during the season hired only up to the 1st 6 months of that particular season. Long term and single living arrangements are offered for management positions or those working overnight shifts available for on call outside of normal work hours.