Fort Lauderdale Hotel

Opening in Fall 2025, Omni Fort Lauderdale will provide South Florida with 120,000 square feet of event space, new food and beverage options, a Natural Spring inspired full-service spa and entertainment pedestrian plaza featuring high-end shopping, amphitheater, charter boat docking and beautiful promenade. The new iconic landmark offers unforgettable views of the Atlantic paired with unrivalled convenience and intelligently designed meeting spaces. The hotel will be directly connected to the Broward County Convention Center, immediately adjacent to Port Everglades cruise terminal and less than two miles from Fort Lauderdale Airport.

Be a part of the pre-opening team for the Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel!

Opening Fall 2025, the Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel will also have over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre-function meeting space with waterfront views

To ensure appropriate checking in and checking out of guests and providing services to these guests in a courteous and professional manner. To ensure all guest issues are handled and the information is passed on to a manager.               

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• To be thoroughly acquainted with all check-in and check-out procedures and policies.
• To be thoroughly acquainted with the AM and PM checklist.
• To be a main liaison between guest and the hotel.
• To appropriately protect confidential guest information and guest room key access according to front office SOP’s.
• To be thoroughly acquainted with Ideal Services Operator duties.
• Be familiar with the Phone and Alarm System in the Ideal Services Operator department.
• Be familiar with guest scenarios and follow-up on all guest requests and concerns, effectively adhering to the service recovery process.
• To be thoroughly knowledgeable of all Front Office, Guest Services and Ideal Services Moments of Service scenarios, and execute to standard.
• Be familiar with all systems and equipments as related to the Front Office (Opera, GoConcierge, Synergy, SALTO, Two-Way Radio Dispatch, ISD Firepanel).
• Be familiar with all hotel rate plans and rate codes, understanding rate strategy when making rate changes for guests.
• Must be able to train new associates.
• Must be familiar with shift checklist and be able to run the desk in absence of the   Assistant Manager.
• Understand and be able to perform rooms control duties.
• Familiar with all reservation special packages.
• Be pleasant, smile and greet all guests, using surnames when obtained.
• Maintain Four Diamond standard of guest services.
• Be actively engaged with our guests. Identify the needs of our guests and meet these needs, aiming to exceed expectations at every opportunity.
• Be familiar with local attractions and businesses. Be sure to recommend on-site venues first.
• Be familiar with all hotel amenities (to include Wireless Internet, Select Guest Program,  GHA Discovery,  Laundry Services, and Omni Kids Program).
• Be familiar with all hotel facilities (F&B Outlets, Business Center, Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Meeting Space & Parking Garage).
• Be familiar with the inter-relationship between the different departments (to include Ideal Services, Guest Services, Housekeeping, F&B Outlets, Banquets, Sales, Engineering and Purchasing).
• Attend all designated staff meetings and training sessions.
• Understand the importance of our Medallia scores.
• Proper phone etiquette; answering the phone with a smile in your voice.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Deliver personalized, memorable guest experiences by utilizing the Power of One.
• Understand all Moments of Service scenarios.
• Perform other duties & special projects as assigned by the management team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year Front Office or Guest Service experience required. Hospitality leadership experience outside of these departments may be considered.  Strong understanding of front office hotel procedures and practices required.
• Previous cash handling experience required 
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department
• Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations
• Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up
• Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Developed computer proficiencies, OPERA experience a plus.
• Able to work with management on special projects.
• Able to set priorities for the front office team and provide feedback to others that enhances performance.
• Candidate must have proven leadership skills and must be able to direct, develop and motivate staff. 
• Ability to teach employees importance of, and how to greet guests and courteously solve requests
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 30 pounds without assistance. Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.  Requires repetitive motion, including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift.  

ENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSIS:

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 30 pounds without assistance. Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.  Requires repetitive motion, including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Desktop computer (Opera, GoConcierge, SALTO, Synergy, Windows, Microsoft Office), printer, telephone, copier, fax machine, two-way radio dispatch, scanner

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance initiative for hiring.  The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement 

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.