Assistant Front Office Manager

The Sanderling; Kitty Hawk (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanderling, a premier resort in Duck, North Carolina, seeks an Assistant Front Office Manager to support daily operations of the Front Office and Guest Services teams.

Two plus years in hotel front office, strong customer service, and Opera PMS expertise are essential. The role emphasizes staff training, guest satisfaction, and coordination with other departments, with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a hotel/resort front office
• Strong knowledge of Opera PMS or similar software
• Excellent customer service and communications skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with occasional overnights
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front office operations, ensuring prompt, courteous, and efficient service
• Maintain a high level of guest service by supporting Front Office and Guest Services teams
• Assist Front Office Manager in administrative tasks as assigned
• Ensure staff are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to perform their jobs
• Ensure guests receive prompt, professional attention and are greeted on arrival
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints
• Implement appropriate service recovery gestures to ensure total guest satisfaction
• Communicate VIP or special needs or requests and follow up on execution
• Assist in achieving departmental guest satisfaction, revenue and profit goals
• Ensure procedures are followed for security of monies and guest security
• Perform routine inspections of front office and public areas to reflect well on hotel/brand
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication with other departments
• Serve as manager on duty as required

Skills

Front office experience

PMS software Opera

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Opera PMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

Front Office

Direct Report

Front Office Manager

Purpose

The Assistant Front Office Manager supports the Front Office Manager in directing daily operations of the Front Office and Guest Services teams.

Overview

An elegant coastal escape with a laid‑back spirit, The Sanderling, located in Duck, North Carolina, is the region’s only full‑service resort. With its unparalleled views of the Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Seaboard, the completely revitalized property is the new gold standard for Outer Banks vacationing. From its sophisticated redesigned guest rooms, suites and residences to its casual and elevated restaurants, wellness facilities and awe‑inspiring grounds, The Sanderling offers guests more ways to relax and reconnect than ever before.

Job Summary

• Oversee daily front office operations, ensuring prompt, courteous, and efficient service
• Maintain a high level of guest service by providing support to Front Office and Guest Services teams
• Assist Front Office Manager in all administrative tasks as assigned
• Ensure all staff are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions
• Ensure guests receive prompt, professional attention and are greeted upon arrival
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints
• Implement appropriate service recovery gestures to ensure total guest satisfaction
• Communicate to staff any VIP or special needs or requests and follow up on execution
• Communicate and assist in achieving departmental guest satisfaction, revenue and profit goals and objectives
• Ensure procedures are followed for security of monies, credit and financial transactions, and guest security
• Throughout shift conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas to ensure the appearance of such areas reflects highly on the hotel, brand, and Company
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Will serve as manager on duty as required

Essential Functions of the Job

• Ability to remain standing for up to 10 hours
• Ability to remain stationary in desk/meeting environment for up to 8 hours
• Ability to move up and down stairs occasionally
• Ability to move quickly based on guest needs
• Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively
• Ability to complete a satisfactory background check
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as occasional overnights as business requires

Technology and Equipment Used

• Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel programs.
• Property Management software (Opera)
• Phone
• Computer and Printer/Copier/Scanner

Working Environment

• Work will primarily take place in a hotel resort environment

Key Skills & Experience Required

• 2+ years of experience in a hotel/resort front office or similar setting
• Strong working knowledge of hotel PMS software, Opera preferred
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and communications skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as occasional overnights as business requires
• Must know how to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion
• Ability to work under pressure, multi‑task, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality

No job description for a position can possibly include all duties which may be requested by guests or required by the hotel. The objective of all positions is to effectively provide the services personally, or to immediately refer requests to the appropriate department manager. The items listed above are a summary of the major responsibilities of the position that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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