Front Office Supervisor

The LINE Hotel Group; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saguaro in Palm Springs is seeking a Front Office Supervisor to lead daily front desk operations and guest interactions with warm hospitality. This role emphasizes teamwork, training, and ensuring exceptional service across all guest touchpoints.

You will supervise front office staff, coordinate with Reservations and Sales, manage schedules, monitor guest satisfaction, and uphold brand standards while driving efficient service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Two years related experience in hospitality preferred.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional demeanor and guest relations at all times.
• Coordinate with Reservations, Sales and Front Office to optimize revenue.
• Schedule, plan and assign front office staff tasks.
• Ensure staff are trained on systems and service standards.
• Address guest inquiries and resolve complaints promptly.
• Monitor front office and public areas for appearance and cleanliness.
• Supervise routine inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Protect monetary transactions and ensure compliance with policies.
• Support hotel revenue generation through effective operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative spirit

Problem solving abilities

Eye for Detail

Positive Attitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Opera PMS

Job description

About Our Brand

That colorful hotel in the desert, The Saguaro is a good time. It’s not that complicated. There’s plenty of sunshine, a buzzing pool scene and lots of local flavor.

About Our Brand

That colorful hotel in the desert, The Saguaro is a good time. It’s not that complicated. There’s plenty of sunshine, a buzzing pool scene and lots of local flavor.

We are seeking a dynamic Front Office Supervisor to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
• Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel
• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions
• Inspects all areas of responsibility in the Rooms Division
• Ensure all staff is properly trained on systems, security and cash handling procedures and service standards (check-in/ check-out standards) and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions
• Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable
• Resolve customer complaints (in person, by phone or through written message) from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible
• Assist customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc.
• Respond to all guest requests, in person and by phone, in an accurate and timely manner
• Work closely with Reservations, Sales and the Front Office to maximize rate, occupancy and total revenue
• Manage day-to-day operations and assignments of the front office staff; schedule, plan, and assign work.
• Assist in the development and communication of departmental strategies, goals, policies and procedures
• Monitor front office staff to ensure guests receive prompt, professional attention and personal recognition and ensure guests are greeted upon arrival
• Implement and enforce appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction
• Schedule and regularly conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas to ensure the appearance of such areas reflects highly on the hotel, brand, and Company and develop action plans to correct any deficiencies
• Analyze guest satisfaction data and develop and assist in plans to achieve established goals related to guest satisfaction scores, front desk activities, guest loyalty
• Maintain procedures for security of monies, credit and financial transactions, and guest security and check billing instructions and guest credit for compliance with hotel credit policies
• Assist in managing hotel revenue generation and maximization through full utilization of company systems, business processes and specifications

Core Competencies

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two (2) years related experience in the hospitality industry preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative spirit
• Ethical Conduct
• Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Opera PMS
• Positive Attitude
• Eye for Detail
• Problem solving abilities

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience.

We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.