Front Office Supervisor
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Summary
We are excited to share that Andaz Ottawa has an opportunity for people who love helping people.
The Front Office Supervisor role is to provide leadership to the front desk team, ensuring understanding of policies and protocols. The Supervisor is a listening ear and a compassionate face for both our guests and our team members. The Supervisor has a strong grasp of Hyatt and Andaz knowledge and is able to distinguish when problems that arise are within their realm or whether they need to be passed along for further escalation.
The Supervisor will assist the Front Office Manager in running the day-to-day activities of the Guest Relations, Valet, and Night Audit and Bell Staff. This position will help lead the front office operations to deliver a seamless and memorable service experience for every guest, from pre-arrival to departure. By embracing and modeling Andaz’s values, they will work to ensure the complete handling of guest needs and the professional and timely resolution of guest issues. Supervisors will help monitor employees and hold them accountable; ensure that responsibilities are met, and assignments are carried out in accordance with our high standards; and will help motivate, train, and develop assigned staff.
What is expected of me in this role?
- Take initiative to begin learning the process of billing and will eventually grow to complete billing with assistance as needed.
- Engage in learnings that will familiarize team members with our Luxury and Loyalty programs for Ability to provide leadership support to desk hosts during some opening and closing shifts without a manager present.
- Ability to ensure checklist items are completed on a daily basis with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
- Ideally provides first response to emails regarding guest requests for folios, respond to other departments, as well as maintaining Call Log alongside all other leadership team members.
- Execute and maintain tasks related to supply orders, weekly inventory, and par levels as delegated by FOM.
- Communicate kindly and effectively with team members to create a smooth flow of business at the desk/bell.
- Projects and education as assigned by leadership.
- Holds the team accountable through coaching and providing guidance.
- Actively participates as the manager on duty (applicable to evening shifts)..
- Expectation to be at desk alongside hosts, if two hosts, supervisor to work nearby to be available as needed.
- Valid work authorization for Canada.
- Experience and a thorough understanding of Front Office operations.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a variety of people from many backgrounds
- Experience with Opera, Colleague Advantage, and Hyatt systems preferred
- Possess the following strengths: motivational and compassionate leader, ability to function both independently and as part of a team, unafraid to ask questions, and able to provide exceptional customer service
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work morning, afternoons, evenings and overnights
- Extended Health Benefits for you and your dependents and paid medical days.
- Employer RRSP Matching Contributions.
- Complimentary hotel nights, friends, and family discounts at Hyatt properties around the world.
- Complimentary meal during shift at the colleague cafeteria
- Discounts on food and beverages
- 2026 Great Place t o Work Certified
Hyatt Hotel Corporation has redefined the hotel experience that reflects the Hindi meaning of "Andaz: personal style". Local inspirations, simplified luxuries, uncompromised service and leading-edge design all create the Andaz concept which is growing worldwide. At Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, part of Hyatt’s distinguished lifestyle Andaz brand, we bring destination-inspired hospitality to the heart of Ottawa.
As a member of the Hyatt family, we cultivate a culture rooted in care, inclusivity, and genuine connection. Our colleagues select us because we provide amazing opportunities, growth and development, a caring and inclusive culture.
Andaz Ottawa is dedicated to offering employment accommodation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for a job opportunity, please inform the Human Resources department if you require accommodations .
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Responsibilities
Lead and support front office staff across guest relations, valet, night audit, and bell services, ensuring daily tasks and service standards are met. Resolve or escalate guest concerns, coach and develop team members, support desk operations and billing, and manage delegated inventory and administrative tasks.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience and a thorough understanding of front office operations, strong organizational and administrative abilities, and the capacity to provide compassionate leadership and exceptional customer service. Experience with Opera, Colleague Advantage, and Hyatt systems is preferred; applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and available for morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts.
Skills
- Front Office Operations
- Team Leadership
- Guest Relations
- Customer Service
- Staff Coaching And Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Guest Issue Escalation
- Billing
- Opera
- Colleague Advantage
- Hyatt Systems
- Inventory Management
- Supply Ordering
- Administrative Skills
- Organization
- Communication
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
- Paid Medical Days
- Employer RRSP Matching Contributions
- Complimentary Hotel Nights
- Friends And Family Discounts At Hyatt Properties
- Complimentary Shift Meals
- Food And Beverage Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Front Office
- Guest Relations
- Valet
- Night Audit
- Bell Staff
- Guest Service
- Guest Issue Resolution
- Guest Issue Escalation
- Billing
- Opera
- Colleague Advantage
- Hyatt Systems
- Luxury Programs
- Loyalty Programs
- Call Log
- Supply Orders
- Weekly Inventory
- Par Levels
- Manager On Duty
- Staff Coaching
- Staff Training
- Front Desk Operations
- Hotel Operations
- Work Authorization