Front Office Manager - Doubletree by Hilton Berkeley Marina

Doubletree-By-Hilton; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Doubletree by Hilton Berkeley Marina is seeking a Front Office Manager to oversee the PM Front Desk operations and lead a team of Front Desk Agents. You will ensure smooth check-in/check-out, accurate payment processing, and effective guest flow management.

Responsibilities include staff coaching, adherence to brand standards, collaboration with housekeeping/engineering, and driving upsell opportunities while maintaining exceptional guest service and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of front office or hotel operations experience.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hotel systems (e.g., PEP, OnQ, or similar PMS).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all front desk operations during PM shift, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
• Lead, coach, and support Front Desk Agents to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure accurate check-in/check-out procedures, including proper payment authorization and incidental holds.
• Monitor room inventory, availability, and daily arrivals/departures to optimize occupancy and guest flow.
• Handle guest complaints and service recovery promptly, professionally, and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all SOPs, brand standards, and cash handling procedures.
• Review and approve room moves, upgrades, rate changes, and guest billing adjustments.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping and Engineering to ensure room readiness and guest satisfaction.
• Conduct daily shift briefings and communicate key operational updates.
• Support upselling initiatives and revenue opportunities.
• Ensure proper documentation of incidents, guest concerns, and shift activities in daily logs.
• Oversee safety and security protocols during the evening shift.
• Ensure a smooth handoff to Night Audit, including communication of all pending issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

PEP

OnQ

Job description

Front Office Manager - Doubletree by Hilton Berkeley Marina

Job Category: Ops - General Mgmt

Requisition Number: FRONT044144

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $65,000 USD to $70,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all front desk operations during PM shift, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery
• Lead, coach, and support Front Desk Agents to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Ensure accurate check-in/check-out procedures, including proper payment authorization and incidental holds
• Monitor room inventory, availability, and daily arrivals/departures to optimize occupancy and guest flow
• Handle guest complaints and service recovery promptly, professionally, and effectively
• Ensure compliance with all SOPs, brand standards, and cash handling procedures
• Review and approve room moves, upgrades, rate changes, and guest billing adjustments
• Collaborate with Housekeeping and Engineering to ensure room readiness and guest satisfaction
• Conduct daily shift briefings and communicate key operational updates
• Support upselling initiatives and revenue opportunities
• Ensure proper documentation of incidents, guest concerns, and shift activities in daily logs
• Oversee safety and security protocols during the evening shift
• Ensure a smooth handoff to Night Audit, including communication of all pending issues

Leadership & Accountability

• Supervise and hold front office team accountable for performance, attendance, and adherence to standards
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback to improve performance
• Address performance issues promptly in partnership with People & Culture
• Support scheduling needs in alignment with business levels and labor guidelines
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including union/CBA requirements (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of front office or hotel operations experience
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of hotel systems (e.g., PEP, OnQ, or similar PMS)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Operational Efficiency & Accountability
• Maintain high guest satisfaction scores and service recovery effectiveness
• Ensure 100% compliance with check-in procedures, including payment authorization standards
• Minimize billing errors, adjustments, and guest disputes
• Achieve upsell and revenue enhancement goals
• Maintain accurate shift logs and communication with Night Audit and leadership
• Ensure team adherence to attendance, punctuality, and grooming standards

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