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Hotel Front Office Shift Manager

Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka

100 River Oaks Drive
Wetumpka, AL 36092

283 Room Hotel Casino
Managed By Wind Creek Hospitality
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Full-Time

Shift:  11pm-7:30am (Shifts are subject to change for business needs)

Job Overview

The Hotel Front Office Shift Manager  is responsible for supervising the day-to day operations of the Front Desk and Front Services ensuring that excellent service is provided using AAA Four Diamond standards in Customer Service, as well as champions and supports the values and principles of Wind Creek Hospitality Workplace Expectations.

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties And Responsibilities
  • Schedules employees to ensure excellent level of service to the customer while maintaining and controlling labor costs; Understands and manages within budgetary guidelines
  • Authorizes PTO and administers payroll
  • Supervises employees including maintaining proper employee relations, recognition, evaluating performance and administering discipline when necessary (including Hotel Supervisor)
  • Actively coaches, mentors and develops team members
  • Empowers self and team to resolve customer complaints or problems
  • Provides AAA 4-diamond services levels necessary to meet and exceed guest expectations
  • Liaises with other departments as operational issues arise
  • Cross-trains with all Hotel departments
  • Serves as role model showing exemplary guest service skills
  • Assists with check-in and check-out and other duties
  • Assists in the procurement of operating supplies and equipment (OS&E)
  • Recruits hotel staff, screen applicants and conduct auditions for employment
  • Conducts market research and collect data pertaining to rates and pricing; develop rate strategies in Opera (Hotel System)
  • Assists in the development and training of departmental policies and procedures
  • Limits number of accidents and injuries by promoting job safety
  • Other duties & responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements: (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

  • High School diploma or GED– required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field AND two (2) years Supervisory experience– required
    • OR Four (4) years’ experience in a Management position– required
    • OR Three (3) years’ experience in a Supervisory position with Wind Creek Hospitality– required
  • Must successfully pass a timed math skills test- required
  • Proficient skills with Microsoft Word and Excel (a skills test will be administered and must successfully pass with a 70% or above)- required
  • Must be able to type 25 words per minute minimum (typing test will be administered) - required
  • Excellent writing skills (writing test will be administered) - required
  • Proven track record of successful supervisory or management experience in Four-Diamond-Caliber Casino-Hotel or Resort Hotel strongly- preferred
  • Must successfully pass job interview, including a guest service audition
  • Experience with Microsoft Office; ability to create detailed excel spreadsheets
  • Must be able to create executive summaries and statistical reports including graphs and charts
  • Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
  • Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
  • Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES

On-line applications are accepted at http://www.windcreekhospitality.com/Careers.  For internal employees please submit your Internal Job Posting Form to your property’s Human Resources office.

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality.

Posted April 16, 2024

Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka

Wind Creek Wetumpka is a true Las Vegas-style experience, with over 2,500 electronic games and a luxurious 283-room hotel, and its pool and cabanas provide spectacular views of the Coosa River. Dining options include Alabama’s best steakhouse, FIRE; TASTE Buffet; all-day dining at the Grill; Grill Express; and Chilly Bean, our coffee bar. Wetumpka’s 1,200-seat Entertainment Center offers big name concert performances year-round.

As part of the Wind Creek Team, you will discover our Purpose and Values and how they are integrated into the Guest experience. We strive to inspire a genuineness and positive energy among our team by bringing a level of human caring into the workplace. Providing a sense of belonging and importance amongst our team will transition to our Guests and provide them with a winning experience every time they visit.

Our Employee Perks and Benefits
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan*
• Dental plan
• VSP vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee dining rooms
• Career training and planning
• Quarterly incentive bonuses
• Employee fitness centers with on-staff trainers*
     * Not available at every location