Auberge Collection

Luxury country inn with holistic spa

Front Office Manager

Hotel Guest ServicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFlorence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy€38k - €42k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Front Office Manager or in a similar leadership role in a luxury hotel.
Previous experience and a strong understanding of the main Front Office functions, including Reception, Concierge, Guest Relations, and Bell Services.
Good knowledge of Housekeeping operations and experience working closely with the department.
Strong knowledge of OPERA and Alice, or similar hotel management systems.
The ability to collaborate effectively with the Food & Beverage department and other hotel departments.
A strong focus on guest satisfaction, service excellence, and attention to detail.
The ability to organize, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Fluency in English and Italian.
Flexibility and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Front Office, ensuring a smooth and efficient guest journey.
Maintain a strong presence on the floor, leading by example and remaining actively engaged with guests and team members.
Work closely with the Rooms Division Manager and other department leaders to ensure seamless communication and operational alignment across the hotel.
Supervise, motivate, and develop Front Office team members, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability.
Create a warm, personalized, and memorable experience for every guest.
Handle guest feedback and complaints with professionalism, discretion, and a strong service-recovery approach.
Ensure consistent adherence to the hotel’s luxury service standards, policies, and procedures.
Oversee arrivals, departures, VIPs, repeat guests, special occasions, and special requests, ensuring a high level of personalization and attention to detail.
Monitor guest satisfaction, service quality, and operational KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support the achievement of departmental financial targets through effective upselling, cost awareness, and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, security, privacy, and hotel procedures.
Ensure timely, thoughtful, and personalized communication with guests before, during, and after their stay.

Desired Qualifications

Additional languages are considered a plus.

Job Description

This is a key leadership role, responsible for creating an exceptional experience for our guests and supporting our team in delivering the highest standards of service.

The Front Office Manager will lead, support and develop the Front Office team throughout the entire guest journey, from pre-arrival to check-out and follow-up. The role will ensure smooth daily operations, high guest satisfaction and consistent service standards, while supporting the team’s development and the hotel’s financial performance.

Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Front Office, ensuring a smooth and efficient guest journey.
Maintain a strong presence on the floor, leading by example and remaining actively engaged with both guests and team members.
Work closely with the Rooms Division Manager and other department leaders to ensure seamless communication and operational alignment across the hotel.
Supervise, motivate and develop Front Office Team Members, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork and accountability.
Set the tone for exceptional hospitality by creating a warm, personalized and memorable experience for every guest.
Handle guest feedback and complaints with professionalism, discretion and a strong service-recovery approach.
Ensure consistent adherence to the hotel’s luxury service standards, policies and procedures.
Oversee arrivals, departures, VIPs, repeat guests, special occasions and special requests, ensuring a high level of personalization and attention to detail.
Monitor guest satisfaction, service quality and operational KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support the achievement of departmental financial targets through effective upselling, cost awareness and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, security, privacy and hotel procedures.
Ensure timely, thoughtful and personalized communication with guests before, during and after their stay.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience as a Front Office Manager or in a similar leadership role in a luxury hotel.
Previous experience and a strong understanding of the main Front Office functions, including Reception, Concierge, Guest Relations and Bell Services.
Good knowledge of Housekeeping operations and experience working closely with the department.
Strong knowledge of OPERA and Alice, or similar hotel management systems.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop a diverse team.
Ability to collaborate effectively with the Food & Beverage department and other hotel departments.
Strong focus on guest satisfaction, service excellence and attention to detail.
Highly organized, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are considered a plus.
Flexible and willing to work shifts, weekends and holidays when required.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com

Compensation: 38000 to 42000 (EUR) (YEARLY)

About the Company

Auberge Collection

Luxury country inn with holistic spa

Mayflower Inn & Spa is a luxury country inn and destination spa in Washington, Connecticut, managed by Auberge Resorts Collection. Guests stay in 35 rooms and cottages, dine at The Garden Room or Tap Room, and access THE WELL, a 20,000-square-foot holistic spa with massages, body treatments, acupuncture, health coaching, fitness classes, an indoor pool, thermal spaces, and relaxation areas. The property blends a preserved historic hotel redesigned by Celerie Kemble with a large wellness spa and curated experiences like guided hikes and cultural tours, setting it apart from typical inns. Its goal is to offer a nature-forward escape that combines refined accommodations, gourmet dining, and a comprehensive wellness program for relaxation, health, and culture.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: Not listed

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Auberge Collection

See more jobs