Front Office Manager

InnVentures; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hotel management seeks a dynamic Front Office Manager to lead the front desk team. In this role, you will create memorable experiences for guests, ensuring their satisfaction from arrival to departure. Your leadership will foster a culture of excellence, guiding your team to build lasting relationships with guests. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of hospitality, where your skills in customer service, problem-solving, and multitasking will shine. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and provides a supportive environment for growth and development.

Benefits

Group insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Company-matched 401(k) plan

Voluntary benefits (disability, life insurance)

Employee assistance program

Leadership development program

Daily pay option

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in hotel management or related field required.
• Exceptional customer service and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, and scheduling for front office staff.
• Develop loyalty with long-term guests and ensure satisfaction.
• Coordinate with departments to meet guest requests efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

2 years of experience in hotel management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

InnVentures Overview

Driven by an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, InnVentures has a culture of building teams that produce winning results. We operate over 75 hotels in 20+ states for some of the Nation’s largest REIT’s and private real estate owners, in addition to a large portfolio of individual and family-owned hotels. Throughout our 40-year history we have established proven methods of management, development, and revenue maximization resulting in a trusted acumen for operating major hotel brands.

Location

Staybridge Suites Louisville, KY

Overview

Apply your outgoing personality and ability to connect with others to create memorable guest experiences! As a Front Office Manager, you will be the first impression for our guests upon arrival and throughout their stay you will lead by example and champion the front desk staff to build lasting impressions and guest loyalty.

We offer eligible employees a number of benefits to enhance their health and well-being:

• Group insurance, including medical, dental, vision and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Voluntary benefits including short term disability, long term disability, accident, life, critical illness and Flexible Spending Account
• Life enrichment benefits including hotel benefits, employee assistance program, leadership development program and more!
• Get paid daily

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, coaching, mentoring and scheduling for the front office team.
• Proactively garner relationships with long term and repeat guests to develop loyalty and maintain a high level of satisfaction.
• Apply problem solving skills to resolve guest issues to their satisfaction.
• Supervise ordering and inventory for front office supplies within a set budget.
• Handle continuous requests in a fast-paced environment by coordinating with other departments to ensure all guest requests are met.
• Ensure all front desk checklists and procedures are followed and review daily work to confirm it is error-free.
• Follow proper cash handling procedures and be able to post and reconcile charges applied to guest receipts.
• Support the goals of the hotel through teamwork and collaboration with all departments.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
• Supervisory experience required.
• The ability to demonstrate exceptional Customer Service Skills.
• Must be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work long hours as sometimes required.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
• Comply with InnVentures Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.