Assistant Front Office Manager

Accor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Front Office Manager to lead and mentor a dedicated guest services team. You will oversee daily Front Office operations, train staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced luxury hotel.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in front desk or guest services with supervisory experience, fluency in English, and a positive, service-oriented attitude. Evenings, weekends, and holidays availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in a front desk or guest services role in a hotel, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity
• Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and guest requests
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of Opera Cloud Property Management System an asset

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Front Office.
• Provide training to new front desk staff and ensure ongoing development of team members.
• Supervise and motivate Front Office staff, ensuring they are well-trained, efficient, and provide exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way.
• Pro-actively support achievement of hotel metrics, including loyalty program enrollment and upselling.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Opera Cloud PMS

Job description

Company Description

passion! As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion! As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart

Join us and become a Heartist®.

Job Description

Providing engaging, sincere, personalized service is one of the ways our Front Office Colleagues are turning moments into special memories for our guests at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Showcase your interpersonal strengths as Assistant Front Office Manager, where you will lead, train and recognize your team in support of exceptional guest service!

Reporting to the Director of Front Office, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and support the daily operations of the Front Office
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Supervise and motivate Front Office staff, ensuring they are well-trained, efficient, and provide exceptional guest experiences
• Pro-actively supports achievement of hotel metrics, including the Front Desk upsell program and enrolling members in the hotel loyalty program
• Assist in resolving guest complaints, issues, or requests in a timely and effective manner
• Maintain Fairmont service standards through audits and daily coaching
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to team members
• Assist in scheduling and managing staff shifts, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
• Communicate through pre-shift logs, emails and departmental meetings all pertinent information for the respective shift and areas of operation
• Provide training to new front desk staff members and ensure ongoing development of team members
• Keep up-to-date on industry trends, hotel systems, and service standards and make recommendations for improvements
• Ensure the public areas are presentable at all times
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies and procedures, including safety and security regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Passion for guest service
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience is required
• Fluency in English
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a front desk or guest services role in a hotel, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity
• Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests
• Knowledge of Opera Cloud Property Management System an asset
• Should possess or seek certification in basic first aid
• Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience with a Hotel loyalty program an asset
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

Salary Range: $86,900 to $104,200 USD Gross annually

Visa Requirements

Must have proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Fairmont San Francisco is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer EEOE M/F/V/D