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Lead the Front Office team at the Ghent Marriott Hotel
Are you an experienced Front Office professional who enjoys coaching colleagues while ensuring every guest receives an exceptional welcome? Do you lead by example and stay calm under pressure? Then this could be the perfect next step in your hospitality career.
At the Ghent Marriott Hotel, hospitality is about creating memorable experiences for every guest. As Front Office Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the daily operation, support your team on the floor, and help deliver the high service standards Marriott is known for.
What will you do as a Front Office Supervisor?
During your shift, you'll ensure everything at the Front Office runs smoothly while inspiring your colleagues to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
What will you do as a Front Office Supervisor?
During your shift, you'll ensure everything at the Front Office runs smoothly while inspiring your colleagues to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
Your responsibilities include:
•Leading the Front Office operation during your shift and ensuring smooth daily operations.
•Coaching, motivating and supporting our Front Office Hosts while leading by example.
•Welcoming guests and assisting with check-in and check-out whenever needed.
•Acting as the first point of contact for operational questions, guest requests and complaints.
•Resolving guest concerns professionally and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
•Monitoring Marriott brand standards and ensuring service procedures are consistently followed.
•Coordinating closely with Housekeeping, Reservations and other operational departments.
•Assisting with shift handovers, task planning and daily briefings.
•Supporting the Front Office Manager with training, onboarding and developing team members.
•Taking responsibility for cash handling, room allocations and operational reporting during your shift.
In short: you're the coach, organiser, problem-solver and operational leader who ensures both guests and colleagues have an outstanding experience.
What do you bring to the table?
•A degree in Hotel Management, Tourism or a similar field, or equivalent hospitality experience.
•At least 2 to 3 years of Front Office experience, preferably within an international hotel environment.
•Previous experience as a Shift Leader, Supervisor or Senior Receptionist is a strong advantage.
•Experience working with Opera PMS is preferred.
•A strong understanding of Front Office procedures, guest relations and service recovery.
•Flexibility to work alternating morning, evening and weekend shifts.
•Fluency in Dutch and English. Additional languages such as French, German or Spanish are an asset.
We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, helping others grow and creating exceptional guest experiences every single day
What describes you best?
•You are a natural leader who motivates and supports colleagues through coaching and example.
•You are highly guest-focused and always strive to exceed expectations.
•You remain calm under pressure and know how to prioritise during busy moments.
•You communicate confidently and professionally with both guests and colleagues.
•You are solution-oriented and make decisions with confidence.
•You have excellent organisational skills and enjoy coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously.
•You have an eye for detail and consistently maintain high quality standards.
Attractive salary, DKV hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers €10, eco vouchers, full reimbursement of transportation cost, flexible work schedule
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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