Front Office Manager

HHM Hospitality; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front Office Manager to lead hotel operations in beautiful Annapolis, Maryland. This role involves overseeing guest services, managing financial operations, and ensuring compliance with sustainability practices. With a focus on guest satisfaction, the ideal candidate will train and support staff while developing budgets and forecasts. Join a dynamic team at a captivating hotel that offers a tranquil setting and a commitment to excellence in service. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth in the hospitality sector, making a significant impact on guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of hospitality-related experience required.
• Strong leadership and management skills in a hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage front office operations to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Train and support staff to meet brand standards.

Skills

Guest Service Management

Budget Management

Staff Training and Development

Financial Compliance

Sustainability Practices

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Front Office Manager

Manage hotel front office operations in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Assistant General Manager – General Manager - Area General Manager

Your Focus

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Monitor all front office financial operations and ensure front office compliance with accounting controls and procedures.
• Develop, implement and monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department-wide budgets and forecasts. Review, submit for approval, and order capital budget items as required.
• Supervise all guest services department managers.
• Review correspondence from guests and incident logs and direct staff according to information obtained.
• Oversee all vendor and personnel contracts throughout the hotel.
• Monitor occupancy of guest room space to ensure most efficient use and minimize overbooking.
• Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 to 5 years hospitality related experience.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

The Chesapeake’s charm shines in Annapolis, Maryland – the maritime home of the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. On a priceless overlook, set to capture the harbor view, our captivating hotel takes full advantage of the beauty of the bay, while placing the attractions of our historic city within footsteps. Newly updated guestrooms, many with magnificent views, provide a tranquil setting for rest and relaxation; with every amenity considered and every comfort close. The view and viewpoint are never better than at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection.

This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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