Front Office Manager

Onni Properties (Chicago) Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Education Allowance

Generous Referral Program

Team-building events

Friends and Family rates

Job summary

Onni Properties (Chicago) Inc is seeking a Front Office Manager who will oversee Guest Service teams, ensuring high levels of employee and guest satisfaction across multiple locations. The FOM will also support Housekeeping and Maintenance, maintaining smooth operations.

A high school diploma is required, while a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. Candidates should hold at least 3 years of hotel leadership experience and exhibit multitasking, communication skills, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant areas.
• Minimum of 3 years of hotel leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of additional languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Guest Services teams for adherence to procedures.
• Assist with management in Housekeeping and Maintenance.
• Ensure professional daily operations.
• Manage labor scheduling for Guest Services.
• Support front desk during peak hours and cover shifts.
• Conduct audits of guest accounts for accuracy.

Skills

Hospitality management

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

HMS Infor

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Bachelor's degree in hotel management

Job description

Job Description

The Front Office Manager (FOM) has direct oversight of the daily activities of the Guest Service teams at multiple locations. In addition, also at multiple locations, the FOM supports management efforts within Housekeeping and Maintenance to ensure the highest level of employee and guest satisfaction. FOM assist with cohesive interdepartmental ongoings inclusive but not limited to Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Human Resources.

Perks & Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

What Will You Do?

• Direct and daily supervision of the Guest Services teams, ensuring that they are adhering to all property procedures, regulations, and standards, while striving towards total guest satisfaction.
• Assist with Housekeeping and Maintenance management where and when required, particularly in the absence of their department head(s).
• Ensuring smooth, efficient, and professional daily operations.
• Responsible for scheduling and efficiently managing Guest Services labor.
• Assist when needed in scheduling and managing of Housekeeping and Maintenance labor.
• Work with the GM in achieving budgeted GOP via revenue and expense level monitoring and adherence.
• Ensure that all procedures and policies are in place and staff trained accordingly.
• Onboards and coaches new hires.
• Ensures guest accounts are reviewed and audited for accuracy daily.
• Owns guests’ requests and problems and assist with acceptable and timely resolutions.
• Performs all front desk functions when and where needed, ensuring proper daily coverage is established.
• Assists all associates with questions and/or problems which might occur.
• Supports the front desk during peak hours to ensure efficient and smooth service is provided to all guests.
• Assists Housekeeping with room inspections, releases, updates, and inventory status updates when and where needed.
• Assists Maintenance with work order monitoring and confirmed action and completion.
• Creates a productive and positive atmosphere; has a professional relationship with all associates and other departments.
• Leads by example - provides gracious hospitality towards customers.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards.
• Empowers all associates to provide outstanding service.
• Audits all work for accuracy and consistency on a regular basis.
• Coaches and counsels’ staff when appropriate.
• Completes work or special projects as assigned and makes sure due dates are met.
• Works together with staff on the same level; trains and retrains on aggressive hospitality skills, technical skills, and communication skills.
• Stays informed of sales strategies, packages, promotions, and discounts; knows how they relate to other departments and how they are to be handled.
• Develops a thorough knowledge of products - property rooms, type of rooms, amenities, services of property, brand standards etc.
• Develops knowledge of frequent guests and their special requests and needs.
• Carries out, within capability, all reasonable requests by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality management, or hotel management preferred.
• The ability to speak, read, and write the language used in the workplace and knowledge of one or more additional languages is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of hotel leadership experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word and hospitality software.
• Experience with HMS Infor an asset.
• A proven track record of being able to lead a team and to multitask.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work beyond scheduled hours, including on weekends.
• An ability to identify areas in need of change or improvement to offer guests an excellent hotel experience.
• Understanding of and compliance with hotel policies and regulations and communicating these clearly to the staff.

Salary Range

$80k - $87k + Bonus

About The Company

Onni For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.