Front Office Manager

Tzadik Management; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a dependable Front Office Manager to oversee daily front-desk operations, lead staff, and ensure a welcoming, professional experience for every guest.

This hands-on management role requires strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to exceptional guest service and collaboration with other hotel departments to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel, hospitality, or front-desk experience preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong customer-service, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, organized, and able to multitask, make decisions, and lead by example.
• Comfortable using computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, and hotel reservation software.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front-desk operations, including reservations, room assignments, check-ins, checkouts, billing, cash handling, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Lead, schedule, train, and support front-desk staff; participate in recruiting, communicate performance expectations, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate group and VIP arrivals, repeat guests, special requests, and room accommodations to ensure guest needs are met.
• Handle guest questions, requests, and complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly and using sound judgment.
• Communicate and coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance, Sales, Catering, and other departments to support guest needs and efficient hotel operations.
• Ensure hotel policies, front-office procedures, and service standards are consistently followed.
• Monitor guest feedback and management reports to identify opportunities to improve guest satisfaction and departmental performance.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment and assist with front-desk duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Hotel General Manager or Revenue Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Word

Excel

Reservation software

Tools

Reservation software

Job description

Position Summary

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites is seeking a dependable, guest-focused Front Office Manager to oversee daily front-desk operations, lead and develop staff, and ensure a welcoming, professional experience for every guest.

This is a hands-on management position requiring strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to excellent guest service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front-desk operations, including reservations, room assignments, check-ins, checkouts, billing, cash handling, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Lead, schedule, train, and support front-desk staff; participate in recruiting, communicate performance expectations, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate group and VIP arrivals, repeat guests, special requests, and room accommodations to ensure guest needs are met.
• Handle guest questions, requests, and complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly and using sound judgment.
• Communicate and coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance, Sales, Catering, and other departments to support guest needs and efficient hotel operations.
• Ensure hotel policies, front-office procedures, and service standards are consistently followed.
• Monitor guest feedback and management reports to identify opportunities to improve guest satisfaction and departmental performance.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment and assist with front-desk duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Hotel General Manager or Revenue Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Previous hotel, hospitality, or front-desk experience preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.

Strong customer-service, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Dependable, organized, and able to multitask, make decisions, and lead by example.

Comfortable using computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, and hotel reservation software.

Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.