Front Office Manager

Opal Collection; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Short Term Disability

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount in Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPL

Friends and Family Discount

Job summary

Opal Collection in Key West seeks a highly organized Front Office Manager to shape guests' first impressions and oversee the front desk operations. You will train Supervisors and Deputies, coordinate with other departments, and ensure seamless check-ins and check-outs.

The role requires strong people skills, conflict resolution abilities, and a focus on hospitality excellence. You will manage staff, handle guest requests, and guide associates according to policy to uphold our standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Conflict resolution experience.
• Patience and good listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests upon arrival and making them feel welcome.
• Recognizing repeat, VIP status and/or loyalty.
• Communicating with other departments.
• Administering check-ins and check-outs.
• Providing front desk services to guests.
• Performing the role of Manager on Duty.
• Assigning rooms and taking care of administrative duties.
• Processing guest payments.
• Coordinating with bell service and staff management.
• Being a source of information to guests on transport and restaurant advice.
• Accommodating general and unique requests.
• Diffusing conflict or tense situations with guests, handling guest opportunities.
• Training new Supervisors/Managers Front Desk Agents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Patience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We are looking for a highly organized candidate with excellent people skills for the position of Front Office Manager. As part of the initial first 10 minutes of a guests experience, the Front Office Manager is responsible for making lasting first impressions, starting with the warm welcome/welcome back, owning each interaction and representing the company as if it is their own. In addition to undertaking various procedural and administrative duties, dealing with and diffusing conflict or tension is also a critical skill we are looking for. The Front Office Manager is responsible for the training of new Front Desk supervisors and team members, as well as managing Managers/Supervisors, Front Desk, PBX,Bellstand, Afternoon Security.

The Front DeskManager will have tremendous patience when dealing with guests and be able to train and guide associates according to policy and best practices.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Short Term Disability
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• 25% Discount in Resort Outlets
• Hotel Discounts with OPL
• Friends and Family Discount

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests upon arrival and making them feel welcome
• Recognizing repeat, VIP status and/or loyalty
• Communicating with other departments
• Administering check-ins and check-outs
• Providing front desk services to guests
• Performing the role of Manager on Duty
• Assigning rooms and taking care of administrative duties
• Processing guest payments
• Coordinating with bell service and staff management
• Being a source of information to guests on various matters such as transport and restaurant advice
• Accommodating general and unique requests
• Diffusing conflict or tense situations with guests, handling guest opportunities
• Training new Supervisors/Managers Front Desk Agents

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Previous customer service experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Time management and organizational skills
• Conflict resolution experience
• Patience and good listening skills

This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our company’s mission.

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.