About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city’s biggest private garden – a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees – or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.
About the role
At Four Seasons Firenze we are looking for a passionate Assistant Front Desk Manager to oversee the Front Desk operations and act as the manager on duty in the hotel when senior managers are not available.
What you will do
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Support the Front Desk Manager in supervising reception staff and ensuring all company standards are followed.
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Assist the Front Desk Manager team in recruiting, training, evaluating and coaching all front desk employees.
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Coordinate arrivals, departures and billing requirements with Sales and Catering Department. Block rooms for arrivals and ensures any discrepancies are resolved. Reviews daily arrivals to ensure guests’ recognition.
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Assure that all financial and credit procedures are followed.
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Follow up on credit problems with Front Office Manager and/or Credit Manager. Review all paid-outs, rebates, Petty Cash disbursements and Direct Billings.
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Take action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well-being of hotel guests and employees when senior managers are not available. Respond swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
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Resolve customer complaints assisting them in all inquiries and promptly inform the Hotel senior management team.
Perform Front Desk duties on own, including but not limited to guests’ checks in and out and all required cashiering transactions.
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Assist with responsibilities and duties in the absence or heavy volume in the areas of Reservations, Switchboard, Concierge and Guest Services.
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Support with any other tasks within the division and/or any tasks assigned to by the management team.
What you bring
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Education: High school education or equivalent experience.
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Experience: Must have a minimum of one year experience in a Management position and previous experience in Front Office operations.
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Must possess excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality and a can-do approach to any request.
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Sound problem solving and strong leadership skills, ability to work well in a fast paced environment.
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Proficiency in Hotel property management systems (Opera PMS) is required.
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Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the Italian and English language. A third language is a plus.
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Travel required: in case of trainings, conferences or special events.
What YOU can expect:
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of: the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. We look for talent who share the Golden Rule – people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us.
The benefits offered by Four Seasons Hotel Firenze include:
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Competitive salary
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Quality meals at our Employee restaurant
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Free Uniform or work clothes with dry cleaning available
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Employee discounts in our Four Seasons outlets and other suppliers in town
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Access to the Wellbeing hotel program
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Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee party to many ESG events throughout the year
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Employee Recognition Programs
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Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
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Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
Schedule & Hours:
This position is based at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze and the contract is full time.
You must possess the legal right to work in Italy at the time of application
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What We Do
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating more than 120 hotels and resorts, and more than 50 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.
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