Assistant Front Office Manager

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Disability Coverage

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Front Office Manager to lead daily front office operations, guest registration, concierge services, and VIP arrivals while ensuring brand standards and profitability.

You will act as MOD on shifts, supervise front desk staff and lobby operations, resolve guest issues, and coordinate with other departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading front office teams and guest services.
• Strong communication and guest-relations skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and resolve issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front desk, bell services, concierge, and related areas.
• Act as MOD, covering morning and evening shifts.
• Supervise staff and coordinate VIP arrivals and guest requests.
• Resolve guest issues and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Front office leadership

Guest service

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Job description

We're People People. Are you? We're Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be. But here's the thing-we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect-delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

Assist in managing all aspects of front office areas, which may include but not limited to guest registration, bell services, concierge services, business center, telephone services, and guest reservations to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize hotel profitability. Adhere to all brand standards and desk merchandising. Serve as Front Office Manager in his/her absence.

What you'll be doing

Act independently as MOD, covering morning and evening shifts. Supervise all front office staff including front desk, communications, uniform services and concierge. Offer MOD support to other unsupervised departments as needed. Act as Travel pass champion. Distribute minutes and conduct Manager's Meeting. Oversee VIP arrivals. Perform VIP Escorts. Act as Lobby Ambassador Track and follow up on in-house guest challenges. Resolve guest related issues. Liaison with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction. Assist with post-stay guest follow up. Perform Property rounds. Act as Front Office representative during Pre-Cons. Monitor and coordinate concierge requests. Provide site tours of the hotel. Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests

You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations. You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile; Use eye and ear contact and guest's name; Establish/anticipate needs; Solve and own all requests/complaints; Thank everyone; Build solid relationship with your Colleagues; Treat colleagues with respect and dignity. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Pay ranges from $27.50 to $29.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific experience/overall experience.

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you'll want to use these)
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests' experiences with their unique skills and contributions.

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.