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Director of Front Office

Director of Front Office

The Westin Dallas Park Central
Dallas, TX

Full-Time
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At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

The Westin Dallas has an opening for an energetic, outgoing and experienced individual to lead our Front Office Team. We are committed to providing you with:

  • Highly competitive wages
  • An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
  • 401K matching program for eligible associates
  • Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
  • Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members. Discounts at Marriott brand hotels worldwide.
  • Free meals in our Associate dining room

Here is what you will be doing each day:

In this role, you will be leading and managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Front Office to include:

  • Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
  • Respond to guest’s special requests, needs, problems, issues and concerns and accommodate groups to ensure optimal levels of guest satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Implement company programs and supervise the daily operations of the Front Desk to comply with SOPS and LSOPs, maximize revenues, and motivate associates to ensure an optimal level of quality service and hospitality are provided to the hotel customers.
  • Supervise and manage all Front Office Staff
  • Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other employees. Resolve customer complications and complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. Make decisions and take action based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising approach to accommodate unusual situation. Authorize revenue allowances to remedy problems only after other alternative solutions have been offered.

Does this sound like you:

You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position at a full service hotel. You have excellent knowledge of all aspects of the Front Office operations. You have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. You have a passion for excellence in customer service and have the skills to resolve issues that may occur. You are an experienced leader to manage a team. BA degree preferred. Marriott Brand knowledge and lightspeed system.

Our differences are what make us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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The Westin Dallas Park Central

536 Room Hotel

Experience luxury moments from everything at our North Dallas hotel. At Westin Dallas Park Central, you are just moments from downtown, Dallas’s top attractions, and upscale shopping at Galleria Dallas. For our business travelers, we are just minutes from Raytheon, Texas Instruments, and Dallas Medical City. Every detail of our hotel is designed to provide a revitalizing experience to help you live well including our WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio and impressive rooftop pool. Relax at our on-site dining experience, Urban South Dine offering a chic setting with modern cuisine or indulge in a hand-crafted cocktail curated just for you. Our guest rooms are spacious, modernly innovative, feature stunning views, and offer luxury amenities including our Westin Heavenly Bed®. This luxury hotel in Dallas offers an extraordinary 43,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space setting the stage for productive meetings or memorable celebrations featuring our top-floor event space with incredible views of the city.