Front Office Manager

Kimpton; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Room discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Kimpton in the Philippines is seeking a Front Office Manager to own guest arrivals, reservations, porter and concierge services, delivering memorable first impressions. You will lead a front office team, coach staff, manage budgets, and drive revenue through upselling and walk-ins while upholding service standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management or Business Administration, at least 3 years in Front Office/Guest Service with leadership experience, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management or Business Administration.
• 3 years Front Office/Guest Service experience including management.
• Fluent English; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach front office team to deliver memorable guest experiences and warm welcomes.
• Engage with guests to build relationships and resolve complaints.
• Conduct regular front office inspections to ensure first impressions are strong.
• Help prepare budgets and drive revenue from walk-ins and upselling at the front desk.
• Train team on PBX procedures and lead during emergencies or crises.
• Report to the Director of Rooms and manage a front desk team across specialties.

Skills

Front Office Leadership

Guest Relations

Team Coaching

Emergency Training

English Fluency

Multilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management/Business Admin

Job description

Our guests' memorable experiences have to start somewhere. So why not with you? We're looking for a new Front Office Manager to take ownership of delivering exceptional first impressions - managing everything from registration and reservations to porter and concierge services.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:

• Managing and coaching your front office team to deliver memorable guest experiences and the warmest of welcomes
• Engaging with guests to build personal relationships and remedy any complaints
• Conducting regular front office inspections to ensure we're making the right first impression
• Helping to prepare budgets and finding new ways to drive revenue from walk-ins and up-selling at the front desk
• Training team members on PBX procedures and taking the lead during an emergency or crisis
• Reporting into the Director of Rooms you'll manage a team of front desk employees across several specialisms.

What We need from you:

• Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management/ Business Administration
• 3 years of Front Office/Guest Service experience including management experience
• Must speak fluent English
• Other languages preferred

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well - both inside and outside of work - and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.