Assistant Front Office Manager

Hyatt House l Hyatt Place LAX Century Blvd; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K) plan with employer match

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Discounted hotel rooms for team

Job summary

Hyatt Place I Hyatt House Los Angeles International Airport seeks a Front Desk Manager to oversee daily front desk operations, staff training, scheduling, and inter-department communication while upholding Hyatt service standards.

You will manage budgets and staffing plans, resolve guest concerns promptly, and mentor team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role requires strong organization, effective communication, and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressive hotel rooms management or front office leadership experience (Hyatt experience preferred).
• Previous hotel experience required; hospitality degree a plus.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate, coach, and influence a diverse team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Professional presentation and service-oriented style.
• Ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs.
• High energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and focus on driving results.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily front desk operations, ensuring brand standards, guest satisfaction, and smooth service delivery.
• Develop and manage department budgets, labor plans, and cost objectives.
• Supervise staffing levels to balance service quality, operational needs, and financial goals.
• Recruit, train, coach, and counsel team members to reflect Hyatt service standards.
• Act as a role model by performing front desk tasks when needed and ensuring adherence to policies, including cash handling.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Housekeeping, Reservations, and other departments.
• Complete audit procedures, as needed.
• Handle guest issues and complaints with professionalism, ensuring timely resolution and satisfaction.
• Ensure staff remain knowledgeable about rates, packages, and promotions.
• Maintain guest room inventory and oversee same-day selling procedures to maximize occupancy and revenue.
• Support employee development, recognition, and performance management, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Step in as acting Manager in the absence of the Director of Rooms Operations.
• Monitor and maintain the Front Office systems and equipment to ensure their optimum performance.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis and coverage as needed.
• Maintain a safe guest and work environment and protect the hotel asset.
• Perform any other job-related duties assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Team motivation/ coaching

Education

Hospitality degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

COMPENSATION

Pay range: $27.50-$29.50 hourly, based on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

At Hyatt, we believe our guests choose us because of our caring and attentive associates who deliver efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Front Desk Manager reports to the Director of Rooms and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of front operations, including staff training, scheduling, inter-departmental communication, and ensuring excellent guest service. This leader must be highly organized, an effective communicator, and able to resolve guest concerns promptly while setting the tone for a culture of service excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead daily front desk operations, ensuring brand standards, guest satisfaction, and smooth service delivery.

Develop and manage department budgets, labor plans, and cost objectives.

Supervise staffing levels to balance service quality, operational needs, and financial goals.

Recruit, train, coach, and counsel team members to reflect Hyatt service standards.

Act as a role model by performing front desk tasks when needed and ensuring adherence to policies, including cash handling.

Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Housekeeping, Reservations, and other departments.

Complete audit procedures, as needed.

Handle guest issues and complaints with professionalism, ensuring timely resolution and satisfaction.

Ensure staff remain knowledgeable about rates, packages, and promotions.

Maintain guest room inventory and oversee same-day selling procedures to maximize occupancy and revenue.

Support employee development, recognition, and performance management, fostering teamwork and accountability.

Step in as acting Manager in the absence of the Director of Rooms Operations.

Monitor and maintain the Front Office systems and equipment to ensure their optimum performance.

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis and coverage as needed.

Maintain a safe guest and work environment and protect the hotel asset.

Perform any other job-related duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 years of progressive hotel rooms management or front office leadership experience (Hyatt experience preferred).

Previous hotel experience required; hospitality degree a plus.

Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate, coach, and influence a diverse team.

Proven customer service and conflict-resolution skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong administrative and organizational abilities.

Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills in English.

Professional presentation and service-oriented style.

Ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs.

High energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and focus on driving results.

TEAM CULTURE:

Dedicated, satisfied, and engaged team members are the key to our continued success. At the Hyatt Place I Hyatt House Los Angeles International Airport, we strive for innovative ways to enhance our comprehensive selection of benefit offerings. Our employees are eligible for our extensive menu of benefit programs.

The Hyatt Place I Hyatt House LAx benefits offerings include:

• Healthcare insurance for you and your qualifying family provided at no-cost.
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(K) plan with employer match
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
• Discounted hotel rooms for team members and family

Today, Hyatt remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our employees staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Yes – To Opportunities and Positive Experiences.
• Ambitious- We believe in having a strong desire and determination to achieve success.
• Thriving- We encourage you to grow and succeed and help you accomplish your goals.
• Thoughtful- Hyatt cares and is attentive to both our guest and employees to their needs and feelings.

If you LOVE what you do, a Front Office Manager position with the Hyatt Place I Hyatt House Hotel LAx is a great opportunity for you.

The Hyatt Place I Hyatt House Los Angeles International Airport provides equal employment opportunities to all (EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Hyatt Place I Hyatt House LAx complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.