Front Office Manager

Diamond Coast Hotel; Sligo; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diamond Coast Hotel is seeking a Front Office Manager to oversee daily front desk operations, guest services, reservations and lobby functions, ensuring outstanding guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

You will lead the Front Office team, drive projects to enhance guest experiences, manage rosters and costs, and handle guest queries to deliver 5-star service. Experience in a similar role is required, with strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hotel's Front Office.
• Lead project work to deliver enhanced guest experience and continuous improvement.
• Proactively manage rosters to ensure adequate cover and cost control.
• Resolve guest queries and support team in delivering 5-star guest experiences.
• Oversee front office operations including check-ins, check-outs, reservations and cash handling.
• Recruit, train, and develop front office staff; prepare staff schedules.

Skills

Front Office Leadership

Guest service management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Front Office Manager

About the Role

The Front Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the front desk, guest services, reservations, and lobby area to ensure outstanding guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

About The Diamond Coast

Located in Enniscrone, The Diamond Coast Hotel commands a prime location overlooking the breathtaking Enniscrone championship golf course, dune lands and stunning five kilometres of golden beaches, perfect for water sports, swimming and long walks. The luxury accommodation at the Diamond Coast Hotel comprises of 99 well appointed, spacious and tastefully decorated guest rooms. Many guest rooms enjoy views over Enniscrone Golf Course and the stunning dunes.

The Coral Restaurant at the Diamond Coast Hotel offers a warm welcome, excellent cuisine, great wines, relaxing surroundings and friendly hotel staff to attend to your every need. Additional facilities include a crystal adorned banqueting suite perfect for your wedding day, seating up to 400 guests, meeting rooms and Stir Bistro.

About Windward Management

Diamond Coast Hotel is managed by Windward Management.

Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

Lead the hotel's Front Office

Lead project work to deliver enhanced guest experience and continuous improvement

Proactively manage rosters to ensure adequate cover and cost control

Resolve guest queries and support team in delivering 5-star guest experiences

Guest Services & Experience

• Ensure the highest level of guest service is delivered consistently.
• Address and resolve guest complaints, requests, and inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Monitor guest feedback through surveys, online reviews, and direct communication; implement improvements where necessary.
• Oversee VIP arrivals, special requests, and group bookings.

Front Office Operations

• Supervise daily front office operations including check-ins, check-outs, reservations, and cash handling.
• Maintain accurate room inventory and collaborate with housekeeping to ensure room readiness.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and brand standards.
• Oversee night audit operations and verify daily revenue reports.

Staff Management

• Recruit, train, and develop front office staff including receptionists and reservations agents.
• Prepare staff schedules ensuring adequate coverage based on business levels.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Foster a positive and professional team environment.

Financial & Administrative Duties

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control measures for the Front Office department.
• Monitor and manage departmental expenses and labour costs.
• Ensure proper cash handling, billing accuracy, and adherence to financial procedures.
• Compile and present daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years experience in a similar role
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Join us today as a Front Office Manager!