Front Office Manager

HVMG; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActive access

PTO & Holidays

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

HVMG is seeking a Front Office Manager in Birmingham to lead the hotel front desk, ensuring a warm and efficient guest experience. You will supervise staff, manage schedules, and monitor guest relations and daily reports to drive excellence.

The role requires prior front desk supervision, excellent English communication, and availability for flexible hours including weekends. Benefits include healthcare, PTO and 401(k) matching in a nationwide portfolio setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1 year hotel experience.
• Front Office supervisory experience preferred; Hyatt experience preferred.
• 2–3 years of hotel experience; combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead front office team to ensure excellent guest experiences.
• Manage front desk staff, supervise check-in/check-out, resolve guest issues.
• Report to Director of Operations or General Manager.
• Advancement opportunities within hospitality management.

Skills

Front Office Leadership

Guest Relations

Team Training

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Front Office supervisory experience

2-3 years hotel experience

Job description

Front Office Manager

$68K to $70K + benefits

As the Front Office Manager, you will oversee all front desk operations, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for every guest. You’ll lead, train, and support the front desk team while managing scheduling, guest relations, and daily reports. Your leadership will drive service excellence and operational efficiency in the front office.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the leader of our hotel's front office team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through efficient and seamless operations.
• Your daily tasks will include managing front desk staff, overseeing guest check-in and check-out processes, and resolving guest issues.
• You will report to the Director of Operations or General Manager.
• A career as a front office manager can lead to opportunities in various management roles within the hospitality industry, such as director of rooms, hotel operations manager, or even a general management position.

Education & Experience

Applicants should have:

• A high school diploma, a GED, or one year of hotel experience
• Previous Front Office supervisory experience, Hyatt experience preferred
• 2 to 3 yrs of hotel experience
• A combination of education and experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.