Front Office Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts seeks a Front Office Manager in San Diego to deliver a memorable guest experience by leading front office operations, registrations, concierge and reservations. You will create a welcoming atmosphere and drive occupancy, ADR, and guest satisfaction across the hotel.

You will manage staffing, training, budgeting, and daily financial reporting while ensuring service standards, security and compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead front office team, manage staffing, training and performance.
• Deliver excellent guest service and resolve guest issues to boost satisfaction.
• Oversee financials: budgeting, labour costs and reports; drive occupancy and ADR via walk-ins and upselling.
• Ensure security, billing accuracy and compliance with hotel policies.
• Serve as manager on duty when needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management/Business Administration

Job description

Role Purpose The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As Front Office Manager you’ll deliver this through managing all aspects of the front office (for example guest registration, porter services, business centre, telephone services, concierge services, and guest reservations). You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location

Key Accountabilities

People

• Manage day-to-day staffing needs, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to improve team member performance.
• Educate and train team members in compliance with federal, state and local laws and safety regulations. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Ensure your team are properly trained on systems, security, service and quality standards.

Guest Experience

• Ensure your front office team delivers a great service, professional attention and personal recognition.
• Ensure guests are greeted upon arrival and make time to engage with guests. Respond appropriately to guest complaints, solicit feedback and build relationships to drive continuous improvement in guest satisfaction.
• Conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas and take immediate actions to correct any deficiencies.

Financial

• Help prepare annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budget and control labour costs and expenses with a focus on rate strategy, building initiatives and inventory management.
• Oversee night audit function and preparation of daily financial reports.
• Develop plans to increase occupancy and ADR through walk-ins and upselling at the front desk.

Responsible Business

• Check billing instructions and guest credit for compliance with hotel credit policy and ensure all transactions are handled in a secure manner.
• Train team members on PBX procedures and serve as a central communications point during emergency/crisis situations; develop and maintain relationships with local fire, police, and emergency personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.

This job is the top Front Office job and may report to a Director of Rooms at a large luxury or resort hotel. Typically supervises front desk agents, and porter/shuttle services, reservations, PBX, etc. May oversee a team.

Key Skills & Experiences

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

The salary range for this role is $70,304 to $75,000. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit of the neighbourhood. With over 150 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries through meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Bring your story, to inspire new ones.

Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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