Front Office Supervisor - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Generous PTO

Health & welfare benefits

Job summary

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara, CA, seeks a Front Office Supervisor who will lead the Guest Services team and ensure welcoming, seamless arrivals and departures. You’ll resolve guest concerns while upholding Hilton service standards and mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, hospitality passion, and flexibility to cover all shifts, including holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Warm, professional demeanor with passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front office team and ensure smooth check-ins/outs.
• Create team schedules, assign tasks, and provide training.
• Handle guest inquiries and resolve concerns, while guiding the team.
• Manage lobby flow and adapt coverage to maintain service efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team-building

Guest service

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Property Management System (PMS)

Job description

Job Description

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is seeking a friendly, attentive, and proactive Front Office Supervisor, with a genuine passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. As a Front Office Supervisor, you’ll do more than oversee front desk operations—you’ll help create memorable stays by leading and supporting the Guest Services team, warmly welcoming guests, resolving concerns, and ensuring every arrival, departure, and guest interaction is welcoming, seamless, and memorable.

The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will Possess

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A warm, professional demeanor and genuine passion for hospitality and exceptional guest service.
• Open availability and flexibility to work all shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and guest needs.
• The ability to confidently resolve guest concerns while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
• Previous front office experience and knowledge of hotel property management systems preferred.
• A commitment to Hilton service standards, teamwork, and creating exceptional guest experiences.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Front Office Supervisor, you’re not just supervising daily front office operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you'll do during a typical day:

• Supervise front office team: Lead team members in performing all front office procedures, ensuring smooth check-ins, check-outs, and guest service delivery
• Lead day-to-day team operations: Create team schedules, assign tasks, lead pre-shift meetings, and provide training, guidance, and in the moment feedback
• Lead guest issue resolution: Respond to guest inquiries and concerns directly while supporting team members in in handling complex or escalated issues
• Manage lobby flow: Monitor guest traffic in the lobby and adjust team coverage in real time to maintain service efficiency

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

About The Team

How We'll Help You Thrive

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.