Front Desk Supervisor (Shift Leader) - The Park Tower Knightsbridge Luxury Collection Hotel London
Company: Marriott
Role summary
Front Desk Supervisor (Shift Leader) - The Park Tower Knightsbridge Luxury Collection Hotel London is a full-time role at Marriott in London, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-28. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Front Desk Supervisor (Shift Leader) - The Park Tower Knightsbridge Luxury Collection Hotel London
- Company
- Marriott
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Hospitality
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-28
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team and gain valuable experience in a high-end hotel environment. If you have a knack for organization and love providing excellent customer service, this role offers great training and a chance to grow within a renowned luxury brand, even without a degree.
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist staff with expediting problem payments (e.g., problems processing credit card). Follow up with guest regarding satisfaction with guest-related issues. Process all guest check-ins by confirming reservations, assigning room, and issuing and activating room key. Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit, or credit. Set up accurate accounts for each guest upon check-in (i.e., share withs, separate room/tax/incidentals, comp). Anticipate sold-out situations and obtain satisfactory alternative accommodations when the property cannot accommodate guests with reservations. Block rooms in the computer and identify designated requirements and requests. Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Bell person, Housekeeping) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem. Coordinate with Housekeeping to track readiness of rooms for check-in. Review shift logs/daily memo books and document pertinent information in logbooks. Count bank at the beginning and end of shift. Balance and drop receipts according to accounting specifications.
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested
CRITICAL TASKS
Safety and Security
Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
Notify designated departments and management of any impaired guest staying at the property.
Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.
Policies and Procedures
Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
Follow company and department policies and procedures.
Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.
Guest Relations
Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., GXP, LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response,) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
Welcome and acknowledge each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically-impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones).
Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.
Communication
Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking, and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.
Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate, and professional language.
Aid coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.
Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with coworkers, supervisors, or managers discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.
Exchange information with other employees using electronic devices (e.g., pagers and two-way radios, email).
Prepare and review written documents (e.g., daily logs, business letters, memoranda, reports), including proofreading and editing written information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Assists Management
Ensure that hourly employees are trained on company core values, job roles, responsibilities, and technical and service aspects of the job.
Assist management in establishing and communicating goals, performance expectations, timetables and deadlines for shift or departmental operations to hourly employees and ensure that they are understood.
Assist management in counseling hourly emp