Assistant Front Desk Manager (Night)

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

An art nouveau masterpiece on the Danube. Located in the heart of Budapest, our art nouveau palace Hotel embodies the spirit of Budapest’s Golden Era glam. From the moment you enter, savour the iconic wrought-iron peacock gates, pass through the Lobby adorned with over two million mosaic tiles illuminated with its striking chandelier, and let inspiration wash over you. Outside, views of the Danube and the picturesque Buda skyline stand before you. Spend the day exploring the sights, recharge in our Spa that harnesses the city’s heritage in wellness, then enjoy an innovative cocktail in our newly opened lobby bar MÚZSA.

About The Role

Are you excited about delivering the best Rooms experience to our guests? This position may be the perfect fit for you! The Assistant Front Desk Manager (Night) is a central part of the Front Office Team. This position manages the staff of the hotel during the overnight shift, responding to guest requests and ensuring standards are met. The Assistant Front Desk Manager ( Night) ensures that staff are highly trained, motivated and supervised. The role manages a variety of positions during overnight and is responsible for understanding the hotel operation as a whole.

What You Will Do

• Directly manages the activity of the overnight staff - direct oversight of the Front Desk while providing general oversight of all other hotel employees on the third shift. This includes Guest Services, Communications (PBX), Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, etc.
• Directs staff. Ensures communications and follow-up with day shift on any problems, guest requests or special requirements.
• Frequently tours the hotel and monitors the activities of all other departments. Monitors their activities to assure that standards are being met, staff is being supported and guest needs are being met.
• Reviews late arrivals, next day early arrivals and departures to plan for the next day’s activities. Coordinates arrivals, departures and billing requirements. Blocks rooms for arrivals and ensures any discrepancies are resolved. Reviews daily arrivals to ensure proper handling of Special Attention Guests, Return Guests, and Groups.
• Takes action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well-being of hotel guests and employees when senior managers are not available. Responds swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Resolves customer complaints from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc. Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone.
• Utilizes a variety of computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports and select and block rooms for arriving guests.
• Accepts reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of Reservations Department Staff. Can answer guest calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a Communications Operator.
  
  

What You Bring

• Previous experience of 2 years required in the Hospitality Industry and Rooms Division, preferably with at least one year in supervisory role and Front Desk knowledge.
• Strong business acumen, work ethic and communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, sound problem solving ability and proficiency in Hotel Property Management Systems such as Opera.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English required
• Ability to develop and grow employees into Supervisory and Management positions.
• EU work authorization
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Annual Bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort based on your tenure with the company
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• 50% discount in Múzsa Bar and Kollázs Restaurant
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Schedule & Hours

• This is a full-time position
• The working hours will primarily be night shifts, during weekdays and weekends.