Front Office Manager

Socket.dev; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 49,040 - 61,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uniform provided

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Augusta, GA, is hiring a Front Office Manager to own guest arrivals, registrations, and concierge services, and to lead the front desk team.

You will mentor staff, build guest relationships, inspect operations, and contribute to budgets while exploring walk-in revenue and upselling opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Business, 3 years of Front Office experience with leadership, and fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or Business Administration.
• 3 years of Front Office/Guest Service experience including management.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the front office team to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Engage with guests to build relationships and resolve complaints.
• Conduct regular front office inspections to ensure first impressions.
• Assist in budgeting and identify revenue opportunities from walk-ins and upselling.
• Train staff on PBX procedures and lead during emergencies.
• Report to the Director of Rooms and manage a team across front desk specialisms.

Skills

Front Office Management

Guest Service

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Upselling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management/ Business Administration

Tools

PBX systems

Job description

Our guests’ memorable experiences have to start somewhere. So why not with you?

We’re looking for a new Front Office Manager to take ownership of delivering exceptional first impressions – managing everything from registration and reservations to porter and concierge services.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: Managing and coaching your front office team to deliver memorable guest experiences and the warmest of welcomes
• Engaging with guests to build personal relationships and remedy any complaints
• Conducting regular front office inspections to ensure we’re making the right first impression
• Helping to prepare budgets and finding new ways to drive revenue from walk-ins and up-selling at the front desk
• Training team members on PBX procedures and taking the lead during an emergency or crisis
• Reporting into the Director of Rooms you’ll manage a team of front desk employees across several specialisms.

What We need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management/ Business Administration
• 3 years of Front Office/Guest Service experience including management experience
• Must speak fluent English
• Other languages preferred

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

This is an Exempt position with an Annual Salary Range of $49,040.00 - $61,300.00.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Don’t just join a growing team of 370,000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition. Let’s Go Further Together.