Front Office Supervisor

By working at the Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel  you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.

What you will be doing

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to ensure service standards are followed with friendly and engaging service.
• Ensure the daily smooth running of the Front Desk Team with regards to directing Front Desk Agents and Bell persons in conjunction with the Front Office Management team.
• Formalize and improve work processes.
• Follow corporate guidelines for operations reconciliation.
• Builds and maintains a liaison with key departments (Housekeeping, Guest Services, Security Services, Communications, Room Service, etc) to ensure smooth arrival and departure experience.
• Co-ordinates any changes with above noted departments and communicates guest satisfaction and concerns that may arise with any related problems.
• Handles guest complaints and assists in resolution.
• Communicates with appropriate department regarding any concerns or deficiencies.
• Communicates with sales/catering and all other departments as needed on the outcome, challenges and successes of all functions.
• Thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and general crisis situation procedures.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the Front Office Manager.

• Service focused personality is essential.
• Passionate about guest experience.
• Strong computer skills, especially knowledge of Opera Property Management System, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of hotel operations.
• Highly organized, career and result oriented with the ability to be flexible with hours, days off, assignments and additional duties.
• Must work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and handle conflicting priorities.
• Minimum of two years previous experience in a Rooms department, preferably Front Office operations.
• College degree in Hospitality management or related field preferred.

Our mission at the Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.

A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

As part of our team you can have:

• Free night stays in our UK hotels and 50% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality