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Job #128506
Assistant Front Office Manager
Posted: October 14th
Highly Competitive Salary
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Marriott Hanover
Whippany, NJ
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Job #128506 - Assistant Front Office Manager

Assistant Front Office Manager

Property:
Marriott Hanover
Whippany, NJ
Managed by:
HEI Hotels & Resorts
Norwalk, CT

 Why You Want to Work for Us

HEI views our associates as our greatest resource, and we hire and develop the best.
We have a culture of winning; we embrace change, thrive on challenge and always seek to surpass our personal bests.
Defined by our unique business platform, our environment is fast-paced, expansive and ever-evolving... yet stable, consistent, enduring.
It is a high-performance culture where innovation and entrepreneurial-spirit are evident; initiative and results are rewarded.
Our people know they're "in on the ground floor" of a company with all the cornerstones of success in place: experienced leaders, steady investors, a strong track record and long-term career potential.
And in turn, each of our associates thrive because HEI's distinctly advantaged infrastructure creates a supportive, educational culture as well as unlimited opportunities for personal and professional success on every level.
An engaging, high-energy environment, HEI presents a rare career opportunity: the chance to shape a powerful leader in the hospitality industry.

 Scope of this Position

  • PROPERTY OVERVIEW
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  • Beautifully situated in the Whippany/Parsippany Area, the Marriott Hanover is located just miles outside New York City and Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Renovated in 2007 the hotel has an elegant comfortable lobby, indoor and outdoor pool and state of the art fitness center.
  • Surrounded by over 50 Fortune 500 companies, the 353-room Marriott Hanover is ideal for business meetings with over 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
  • Additionally, the hotel is home to the Auld Shebeen, an authentic Irish Pub fashioned in Ireland from reclaimed materials and reassembled at the Marriott Hanover.
  • Recently purchased by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the hotel is part of the fastest growing owner/operator in hospitality, featuring strong leadership, excellent benefits, and growth opportunities across the US.
  • JOB DESCRIPTION
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  • Assist the Front Office Manager in managing the Front Office operations to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service and compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures while meeting/exceeding financial goals.
  • Ensure that the arrival, departure, and all other guest contact are conducted in an efficient and friendly manner.
  • Ensure efficient guest registration, checkout, guest service, and telephone service, while ensuring all brand standards are being applied.
  • Implement company and franchise programs.
  • Prepare forecasts and reports and assist in the development of the Rooms Division budget.
  • Monitor and maintain the front office systems and equipment to ensure their optimum performance.
  • Track guest satisfaction surveys and maximize usage of the guest response tracking system.
  • Provide training for entry level associates and supervisors.
  • Develop and implement controls for expense management.
  • Utilize labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.
  • Interview, hire, train, develop, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.
  • Ensure timely completion of performance appraisals.
  • Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
  • Interact positively with customers and take action to resolve problems to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.
  • Ensure compliance of front office, guest service, and PBX standard operating procedures and policies. Ensure all Front Office Quality Standards are complied with and are consistently applied.
  • Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction.
  • Assist in the daily maintenance of room inventory status to achieve optimal levels of revenues while maintaining high levels of guest expectations.
  • Maintain all front desk related equipment and a par stock of supplies.
  • Resolve customer complaints; anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints, operational issues, business flow and associate performance to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality.
  • Develop strong relations with the sales team to discuss and implement sales strategies to continually improve occupancy levels and revenues.
  • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
  • Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

 Job Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
  • Minimum 1 year of front desk experience.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Hotel experience preferred.
  • Proficient with PMS system and computer literacy a must.
  • Advanced knowledge of brand’s reward program.
  • Able to handle cash and credit transactions.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
  • Communicate well with guests.
  • Must possess thorough knowledge of all front office operations and individual job requirements.
  • Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high level of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
  • Able to manage multiple tasks at all times and have excellent organizational skills.
  • General knowledge of local area attractions and transportation.
  • Must be able to stand up for 4 or more hours at a time.
  • Able to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
  • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers.
  • Able to remain calm and alert, during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other associates.
  • Command of the English language both written and verbal.
  • HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

 Compensation

SalaryHighly Competitive Salary

 Benefits

Paid VacationYes
Personal LeaveYes
  • BENEFITS - HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits plan that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most importan
  • FOR YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS we offer competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance programs geared to you and your family's needs as well as Vacation/Sick/Holiday benefits.
  • FOR YOUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life Insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability.
  • In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our "YouDecide" and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer

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Marriott Hanover

Marriott Hanover

1401 Rt 10 E
Whippany, NJ 07981

Phone (973) 538-8811

Marriott Hanover photo

 Management

Managed by 

HEI Hotels & Resorts - Norwalk, CT

 Property Description

Located just 24 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, the Marriott Hanover hotel in Whippany is beautifully situated just 40 miles from New York City and surrounded by over 30 Fortune 500 companies in the Parsippany, Hanover and Whippany areas of NJ.

This Hanover hotel is ideal for business meetings or weekend getaways in New Jersey, featuring 353 guest rooms and suites, an elegant comfortable lobby, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, state of the art fitness center and expertly designed meeting rooms.

With an abundance of amenities, the Marriott Revive bed, and a collection of vacation deals, the Marriott Hanover is your ideal choice for a romantic getaway in New Jersey.

Additionally, this Morris County hotel is home to the Auld Shebeen, an authentic Irish Pub fashioned in Ireland from reclaimed materials and reassembled inside the Marriott Hanover hotel.

With certified wedding planners and culinary expertise, the Marriott Hanover is also an ideal wedding reception site in Northern NJ.

Dining

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Allie's American Grille
American Cuisine
Open for breakfast and lunch
Located on the Lobby Level of the Marriott Hanover.

Auld Shebeen Pub - The Real McCoy
For a trip to Ireland without crossing the Atlantic, stop by the Hanover Marriott and visit The Auld Shebeen, New Jersey’s most authentic Irish pub. Walk through our doors and you’ll immediately be welcomed in a warm, friendly environment that exudes the old-world charm Irish pubs have made famous the world over. What makes us so unique? We’ve done the traveling for you— The Auld Shebeen is actually a genuine Irish pub built in Ireland and reassembled at the hotel right down to the oak flooring.

Welcome, or fáilte as the Irish would say. Inspired by the old Irish speakeasies of times past, The Auld Shebeen takes authenticity to the next level. Constructed in Belfast, Ireland and reassembled right here, our charming pub features details like wood paneling and a fireplace from the library of an old mansion in Belfast, a whisky still from an 18th century shebeen outside Dublin, church kneelers from a seminary college in Dublin, and 200 year-old pine flooring in the raised bar area from Stormont Castle. It’s these details—as well as the traditional, hearty Irish pub fare and famed whiskies, ales, and beers—that make The Auld Shebeen much more than your average neighborhood pub. It’s where you get a free side of history with the good food and company you enjoy.

Meeting Space Highlights

22 meeting rooms
18,850 sq ft of total meeting space
Largest meeting room is Grand Ballroom with maximum meeting space of 10,750 sq ft and maximum seating capacity of 1,720
Maximum of 15 breakout meeting room(s)
Exhibition space on-site

High-speed Internet access

Meeting Rooms: Wireless
Public Areas: Wireless
Guest Rooms: Wired-for-Business

 Property Statistics

Number of rooms353
 
 
 

 Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
 Grill
 Irish
Lounges
 Lounge

 Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • GENERAL ROOM AMENITIES
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee maker/tea service
  • Crib
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual climate control
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Luxurious bedding - down comforters, custom duvets, cotton-rich linens
  • Pillows: down/feather
  • Pillows: foam
  • Pull-out sofa bed
  • Rollaway bed
  • BATHROOM AMENITIES
  • Bathrobe
  • Hair dryer
  • ROOM ENTERTAINMENT
  • Cable channel: CNN
  • Cable channel: ESPN
  • Cable channel: HBO
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Color TV
  • Movies/videos, pay-per-view
  • BUSINESS AMENITIES
  • Electrical outlet: desk level
  • Electrical outlet: dual-voltage
  • Phone feature: voice mail
  • COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE
  • Coffee/tea in-room
  • Phone calls: toll-free
  • GUEST SERVICES
  • Full-service business center
  • Local restaurant dinner delivery
  • Room service, 6:00 AM-11:30 PM
  • Safe deposit boxes, front desk
  • SWIMMING
  • Sandy Hook (50 miles)
  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Indoor/outdoor connecting pool
  • ACTIVITIES
  • Biking trail
  • Bowling (6 miles)
  • Hiking
  • Jogging/fitness trail (2 miles)
  • Kayaking (30 miles)
  • Miniature golf (2 miles)
  • Mountain biking, trail
  • Nature preserve, trail
  • Rock climbing
  • Tennis (4 miles)
  • Snow skiing: Shawnee Mountain, PA (45 miles)
  • FITNESS FACILITIES
  • Fitness Center

 Internet Links

Marriott Hanover
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrho-hanover-marriott/
The Auld Shebeen
http://marriottmodules.com/hanover_marriott/auld_shebeen_irish_p ub/
HEI Hotels & Resorts
http://www.heihospitality.com

 How to Apply

Job #128506 — Assistant Front Office Manager

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