First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Manage and direct a team of people that provide personal services.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT FIRST-LINE SUPERVISOR OF PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS CAREERS

Personal service is a mission carried out by professionals ranging from tour guides and caddies to hairdressers and spa staff. Their managers foster a culture of quality service and give staff with advice and training. Supervisors of personal service workers impact service delivery by selecting their team and training them on company policies and operating procedures. They set work schedules and ensure that employees' customer service and job performance meet company standards. Being an effective listener who is sensitive to a customer's experience is a necessary ability. When consumers complain about a service component, supervisors resolve the issues and, if required, take disciplinary action against personnel. Supervisors of personal service workers meet with managers to receive policy updates and may collaborate with colleagues and employees to organise events, new menus, or service initiatives. Some supervisors offer services or products as well. Most supervisor positions require prior experience in the sector, as well as vocational school training or an associate's degree.

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Characteristics

Communication with others
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Performing Administrative Activities Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
Clerical Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
Education and Training Know More
English Language Know More
Personnel and Human Resources Know More
Psychology Know More
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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Coordination Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Management of Personnel Resources Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
Social Perceptiveness Know More
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