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front desk supervisor

  • Kingston, ON, Canada

Full-time

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English
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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Hotel, motel, resort
  • Hospitality industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
  • Establish work schedules and procedures
  • Perform same duties as workers supervised
  • Prepare and submit reports
  • Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Co-ordinate, assign and review work
  • Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  • Maintain operation of computer systems, equipment, machinery and arrange repair work to ensure business continuity and customer service delivery
  • Requisition materials and supplies

Supervision

  • 11-15 people
  • Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Outlook
  • Spreadsheet

Specialization or experience

  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Large workload
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Tight deadlines
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

  • Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
  • Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
  • Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
  • Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
More about this job

Responsibilities

Coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff across multiple areas, establish schedules and procedures, and hire and train employees. Support guests, resolve operational problems, prepare reports, manage supplies and equipment, and coordinate repairs to maintain service continuity.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. The role also calls for computer skills with MS Outlook and spreadsheets, basic security clearance, and strong communication, organization, judgment, and customer-service abilities.

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Work Scheduling
  • Staff Hiring and Training
  • Work Coordination
  • Report Preparation
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Advice
  • Customer Service
  • Special Needs Assistance
  • Computer Systems Maintenance
  • Supply Requisitioning
  • MS Outlook
  • Spreadsheets
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Health Care Plan
  • Group Insurance Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Maternity and Parental Benefits
  • Employer-Paid Learning and Training
  • Team-Building Opportunities
  • Parking Available
  • Wellness Program

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Categories

  • Hospitality
  • Management & Leadership
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Hotel
  • Motel
  • Resort
  • Hospitality
  • Front Desk Supervision
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Work Procedures
  • Staff Hiring
  • Staff Training
  • Guest Services
  • Customer Service
  • Special Needs Assistance
  • Report Preparation
  • Problem Resolution
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Quality Improvement
  • Computer Systems
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Repair Coordination
  • Supply Requisitioning
  • MS Outlook
  • Spreadsheets
  • Basic Security Clearance
  • Team Leadership
  • Workplace Safety

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