Assistant Director of Front Office
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

Job Description
Are you ready to grow your dream career while making others' vacation dreams come true? Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a world premier organization for Vacation Ownership with resorts at destinations around the globe. Join our team and help deliver unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true.

**Salary Range $66,560-$72,000 + Bonus eligible**

**Relocation Assistant Available**

This is an exempt position and will be paid on a salaried basis in accordance with state and federal law.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Director Front Office in administering front office functions and supervising staff on a daily basis. Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, Switchboard and Guest Services/Front Desk. Position directs and works with managers and employees to carry out procedures ensuring an efficient check in and check out process. Ensures guest and employee satisfaction and maximizes the financial performance of the department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
  

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.
  

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Supporting Management of Front Desk Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
  
• Encourages and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
  
• Supervises and manages employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
  
• Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.
  
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
  

Monitoring and Supporting Progress Toward Guest Services and Front Desk Goals

• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
  
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  
• Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
  
• Strives to improve service performance.
  
• Collaborates with the Front Office Manager on ways to continually improve departmental service.
  
• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.
  
• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans based on review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results.
  
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
  

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
  
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
  
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
  
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.
  
• Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
  
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  

Managing Projects and Policies

• Implementing the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.
  
• Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.
  
• Monitors adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates.
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  
• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  
• Informs and/or updating the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
  
• Functions in place of the Front Office Manager in his/her absence.
  
• Communicates critical information from pre- and post-convention meetings to the Front Office staff.
  
• Participates in department meetings.
  

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture

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