The Oasis Hotel & Convention Center is currently seeking career driven individuals who are committed to providing a memorable experience to our guests.

Our award winning hotel is a full service property, offering 173 guest rooms along with over 30,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. Housed within the Oasis, you will find Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bar, featuring Springfield’s only ice bar.

The Oasis Hotel & Convention Center is a property structured upon our core values:

Passion- Passionate about who we are and what we do

Respect- Mutual respect and appreciation for our associates and guests

Extreme Service- We strive to be proactive and go above and beyond for our guests to have a positive and memorable experience.

Family & Community- All associates and guests are in the family. We desire to give back to the community and to each other.

Innovation & Uniqueness- We desire to be a true oasis in the region and embrace our identity.

Honesty & Integrity- We believe in being truthful and transparent, while maintaining professionalism, to our associates and guests in all situations, even when the situation is difficult.

The Front Desk Supervisor will assist in leading and managing the daily operations of the Guest Service Department.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Front Desk Manager with all aspects of the Guest Services department, including, but not limited to operations, planning budgeting, staffing and payroll in accordance with hotel policies and procedures.
• Keeps current with promotions and hotel pricing, to provide information to guests on request, while maximizing room sales opportunities.
• Help manage and maintain the administration of reservations, cancellations, no-shows and room walks.
• Help supervise Guest Services staff. Assists in the training of new associates. Conducts ongoing training with existing staff.
• Ensures that someone is always visible at the front desk to greet every guest with a warm hello and smile, even if they are on the phone or busy with another guest.
• Ensures that guest service is priority and all associates are providing above and beyond service to guests.
• Ensures associates come into work in proper uniform and a professional appearance.
• Constantly monitors staff performance in all phases of service and job functions; reports any issues to Front Desk Manager.
• Reviews the daily business levels, anticipates critical situations, and plans effective solutions to best expedite these situations.
• Oversees guest checkouts, check ins, and guest call backs.
• Deals with guest complaints, disturbances, special requests and any other property issues that may arise.
• Inform associates of incoming groups and VIP arrivals as well as special requests and repeat guests. Check accommodations, making sure any special requests are carried out accordingly, greet guests upon arrival and ensure escort to accommodations if appropriate.
• Assists with shuttle runs and bell service as needed.
• Communicates effectively with all departments and a
• Attends weekly meetings in Front Desk Manager’s absence as needed.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of front desk work areas. This includes the entrance doors and entrance mat.
• Maintain call back log to ensure guest satisfaction and prompt resolution of any guest complaints.
• Fills in on guest service shifts during associate time off requests and call ins.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of Front Desk experience required.
• Knowledge of full service hotel beneficial.
• Micros Opera experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgement. Resolves guest complaints, ensuring complete guest satisfaction.
• Excellent communication, guest service and time management skills required.
• Must have a positive, professional, upbeat personality with the desire to deliver extreme service to our guests.
• Class E License

Working Environment

• Primarily indoor working conditions in a fast paced environment.

• Candidate must be able to pass a physical through Carr Physical Therapy prior to beginning employment with Prime, Inc.