Hotel Front Office Manager
Job Description
Overview The Front Office Manager leads daily operations of the Front Desk, Call Center, Concierge, and Bell/Valet/Doorman teams. This role builds a warm, guest-focused culture, ensures standards are consistently met, and partners across the hotel to deliver a seamless arrival and departure experience. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, energetic, positive, and team-oriented. Responsibilities Manage the Front Office team (Front Desk, Call Center, Concierge, Bell/Valet, and Doorman) and set an approachable, professional tone in all departments. Provide exceptional guest service and ensure all team members maintain luxury service standards. Create and uphold a positive, team-focused culture with open, timely communication. Handle service recovery with empathy and clear communication; follow up to closure. Maintain standards and SOPs; keep policies current and implement practical improvements. Hire, train, schedule, and coach a guest-focused team; recognize great work and provide timely feedback. Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed to support the operation. Manage room inventory (pre-blocking, out-of-order/out-of-service rooms, special requests, connecting rooms, VIPs). Communicate clearly on Front Office updates and resort-wide information so all team members have accurate, current details. Support the operation hands-on during peak times—assist with check-ins/outs, bell/valet, and the call center as needed. Partner with Housekeeping, Engineering, and other departments to reduce wait times and resolve issues quickly. Qualifications 3–5 years of Front Office leadership (Supervisor/Assistant FOM or similar) in an upscale or luxury environment. Calm, guest-first problem solver with strong judgment. Excellent verbal and written communication; clear, professional email/phone etiquette. Proficient with PMS and common hotel tools. Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays; MOD coverage as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr