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Job #117924
Front Office Manager
Posted: May 5th
$37,450 - $41,757 +Bonus
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Holiday Inn Joplin
Joplin, MO
Hotel Profile
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Rooms262  
Year Built1979  
Employees105  
Job Openings1  
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Job #117924 - Front Office Manager

Front Office Manager

Industry leader with over 70 hotels and many more under development. This can be your opportunity to advance your career long-term with one employer.

Property:
Holiday Inn Joplin
Joplin, MO
Managed by:
John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC
Springfield, MO

 Who Will this Job Appeal To?

  • A person with truly exceptional customer service skills
  • People who are able to run their portion of the business; while operating within stated operational guidelines.
  • Individuals who enjoy working at a property that develops people for promotion.
  • Someone who wants to join a very progressive company.
  • An individual looking for promotion.
  • A person who enjoys a property that provides ongoing training to Front Office employees.

 Scope of this Position

  • Guest Services Managers, Front Office Managers, or Rooms Division Managers who want to join a 47 year old industry leader.
  • Company operates over 73 full service Marriott, Embassy Suite, Hilton, Radisson, Renaissance, Crowne Plaza, larger Holiday Inns and upscale independent hotels and resorts.
  • Position will be responsible for supervising/managing/overseeing the following departments: Front Desk,PBX, Bellstaff, Reservations
  • Requires a minimum of 2 year(s) of supervisory experience.
  • Requires a minimum of 3 year(s) of experience.
  • Approximate full time staff under this position: 12
  • This position reports to: AGM
  • Position will be required to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and week-ends.

 Job Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Technical Requirements:
  • Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.
  • Solid experience in Front Office including Front Desk, Night Audit, PBX, Reservations, Bell staff, and Guest Services.
  • Ability to motivate Front Office & Reservations Employees to continuously upsell.
  • Understand scheduling to optimize financial performance while meeting employee scheduling.
  • Track record resolving customer complaints to benefit of guests and the property.
  • Assure guest expectations are exceeded through proper employee training.
  • Work closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Catering and Sales to assure groups and special functions are handled smoothly.
  • Participate in MOD program.
Managerial Requirements:
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to sell concepts and ideas to management, peers, and employees.
  • Demonstrate team building experience.
  • Track record promoting an atmosphere of teamwork.
  • Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
  • Solid career progression up through the ranks.
  • Abilities to inspire, train, and develop people for promotion.
  • A mentor who has inspired, trained, and developed people for promotion.
  • Experience training and cross-training employees.
  • Instill a guest service attitude in all employees.
  • Experience training and developing employees with limited education/experience.
  • Coach employees how to resolve and de-escalate conflicts.
Business Skills:
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Good knowledge of computers.
  • Strong customer service orientation and skills.
  • Exceptional detail in follow-up.
  • Solid scheduling experience.
  • Resolve problems.
  • Assume responsibility/accountability.
  • Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
  • Forecasting skills.
Educational Requirements:
  • High School degree or equivalent.
  • Specific degree in: BA/BS a plus

 Compensation

Salary$37,450 - $41,757
Bonuspayable annually
RelocationWe will pay relocation costs as agreed upon at time of hiring

 Benefits

Paid Time OffYes
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Matching 401-k
  • Employee Funded 401-k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Company Hotel Travel Discounts
  • EOE/AA

 How to Apply

Job #117924 — Front Office Manager

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Holiday Inn Joplin
Holiday Inn Joplin logo

Holiday Inn Joplin

3615 Rangeline Road
Joplin, MO 64804

Phone (417) 782-1000

Holiday Inn Joplin photo

 Management

Managed by 

John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC - Springfield, MO

Owned by 

John Q. Hammons

 Property Description

The Holiday Inn-Joplin is the Four States Area's premier corporate and convention hotel and is Joplin's only 3-Diamond hotel. With 262 newly renovated guestrooms, one casual-style bistro restaurant, one casual lounge, an indoor pool area with exercise facility, an outdoor pool, 42,000 sq ft of meeting/convention space (including the 30,000 sq ft John Q. Hammons Convention/Trade Center), the Holiday Inn-Joplin is uniquely appointed to provide the best in services and products.

 Why People Like to Work for Us

  • Owned and operated by John Q. Hammons Hotels which is the nation's leading hotel developer.
  • Committed to the personal and professional development of our team members.
  • Consistently ranks higher than the brand average in service and products.
  • Consistently outperforms the market.
  • Benefits include a 401K plan that is recognized as an industry leader. This hotel has the highest 401k participation in the company.
  • Associate Opinion Survey scores consistently rank in the top for the company.
  • Committed to the professional development of our Team members through the sponsorship of various certification programs.

 Awards

  • Recipient of the Torchbearer Award.
  • First place in company for 401K plan participation.

 Property Statistics

Year built1979
Last year renovated2004
Number of rooms262
Meeting rooms17
Sq. ft. of meeting space42,000
Banquet capacity2,500
Number of employees105
 
Our top markets  Corporate
 Group
 SMERF
Peak seasonMay through August
Computer softwareMicros, Opera, Various Window Applications
Revenues
ADR
$69.00
Annual Revenue
$5.9MM
Rooms Revenue
$3.8MM
F&B Revenue
$2.1MM
 
Market share110%
Guest satisfaction ratingAbove Brand Average
Last inspection score94%
Number of F&B outlets2
F&B revenues split
Outlets
Banquets
40%
60%

 Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
 Casual/3 meal
Lounges
 Lounge

 Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • 1 Indoor Pool
  • 1 Outdoor Pool
  • 1 Fitness Facility
  • 1 Health Club
  • 1 Spa
  • Business Center
  • Concierge services
  • Dual Line Telephones
  • Data ports
  • High Speed Internet-All Rooms
  • In-room coffee/tea
  • Newspaper (Mon-Fri)
  • Complimentary bicycles for our guests. Outdoor recreation area including horseshoe pits, badminton, volleyball, and picnic areas. Complimentary in-room high speed internet access, as well as complimentary wireless high speed internet access in our Atrium.

 Internet Links

Holiday Inn-Joplin
www.holiday-inn.com/joplinmo
John Q. Hammons Hotels
www.jqhhotels.com

 Map

Holiday Inn Joplin map

 How to Apply

Job #117924 — Front Office Manager

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