Front Office Manager - The Willard InterContinental Washington

InterContinental Hotels Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Training programs

Job summary

The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Front Office Manager to own the guest experience from registration to concierge services. You’ll create a warm, home-like atmosphere across our DC property and lead a dynamic front desk team.

Key duties include coaching staff for memorable service, resolving guest issues, ensuring smooth operations, and driving revenue through up-selling and efficient front desk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or Business Administration.
• 3 years of Front Office/Guest Service experience including management experience.
• Must speak fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the front office team to deliver memorable guest experiences and warm welcomes.
• Engage with guests to build relationships and resolve complaints.
• Conduct regular front office inspections to ensure first impressions are strong.
• Assist in budget preparation and identify opportunities to drive revenue from walk-ins and up-selling.
• Train team members on PBX procedures and lead during emergencies or crises.
• Report to the Director of Rooms and manage a multi-specialty front desk team.

Skills

Front Office/Guest Service experience

Management experience

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management/ Business Administration

Job description

About Us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 21 brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.

Five visionary brands - InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.

Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests unforgettable and unparalleled experiences.

About the hotel

The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s Capital. Since 1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to the world’s social and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence of Presidents’, The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities, as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history. Located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world's business, cultural, social and political sectors.

About the Front Office Manager position

The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. We’re looking for a new Front Office Manager to take ownership of delivering exceptional first impressions – managing everything from registration and reservations to porter and concierge services. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Managing and coaching your front office team to deliver memorable guest experiences and the warmest of welcomes
• Engaging with guests to build personal relationships and remedy any complaints
• Conducting regular front office inspections to ensure we’re making the right first impression
• Helping to prepare budgets and finding new ways to drive revenue from walk-ins and up-selling at the front desk
• Training team members on PBX procedures and taking the lead during an emergency or crisis
• Reporting into the Director of Rooms you’ll manage a team of front desk employees across several specialisms.

What we need from you

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

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

The salary range for this role is $79,000.00 to $85,000.00. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. 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, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s and we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, a passion for culture and an appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.