Front Office Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Front Office, your responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:             

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Rooms departments and ensure all service standards are followed with professional, friendly and engaging service
• Provide leadership while fostering a compassionate, collaborative work environment
• Handle guest concerns and react quickly, tracking and notifying proper areas to guarantee memorable moments for our guests
• Maximize rooms revenue through participating in upsells, loyalty enrollments, and supporting agreed upon Revenue Management strategies and practices
• Responsible for all hotel operations during overnight shift hours, focusing on front office operations, night audit and hotel safety/security
• Ensure timely, accurate and complete reporting of daily operational packets, in compliance with prescribed auditing guidelines

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Competitive wages and benefits

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• High school Diploma or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in leadership role, or equivalent
• Ability to perform and oversee nightly audit functions including balancing daily revenue and posting corrections.
• Skilled in handling guest complaints professionally and diplomatically during minimal staffing hours.
• Comfortable working independently and making critical decisions without upper management onsite.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations including Front Desk, Concierge, Bell, Guest Services and solid knowledge of front desk protocol and experience working with high profile guests.
• Strong knowledge of property management systems such as Opera, SynXis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):   

• Frequent standing and walking throughout shift.
• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.
• Ability to push 20lbs+ consistently.

Additional Information

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000

Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. 

Our Values

• Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
• Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
• Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
• Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
• Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.