FT-Front Desk Supervisor

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to oversee daily front desk operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences during arrival and departure. You will train and mentor front desk staff, uphold service standards, and drive revenue opportunities while coordinating with housekeeping and maintenance teams.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a hotel or resort, familiarity with OPERA PMS, and a commitment to professional, high-end guest

Qualifications

• Experience supervising front desk or hospitality team.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and maintain professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills under high guest volumes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front desk operations and guest arrival/departure processes.
• Train, motivate, and develop front desk staff while upholding service standards.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping and Maintenance to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Prepare and manage memos and communications to departments.
• Maintain guest history records and report operational needs.

Skills

Guest relations

Team leadership

English communication

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

OPERA PMS

Job description

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is an award-winning luxury boutique resort set against the iconic Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Our intimate hideaway features beautifully appointed casitas, a world-class spa, elements restaurant, jade bar, and exceptional resort amenities, all designed to deliver an effortlessly elegant guest experience.

At Sanctuary, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our North Star Vision and Spirit of Service, we believe everyone has a place with us and is valued and understood. The soul of Sanctuary sets the stage for authentic connections and intentional experiences beyond imagination, instilling a sense of spiritual belonging for our guests and one another.

We bring our North Star to life by leading with service, respect, teamwork, integrity, trust, ownership, and a spirit of fun. We are committed to developing our team members, encouraging collaboration, and creating an inspiring hospitality environment where every interaction reflects the genuine care, personalized service, and meaningful connections that define the Sanctuary experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Front Desk Supervisor contributes to Sanctuary Camelback Mountain's success by supporting Front Office leadership in overseeing daily front desk operations and ensuring exceptional guest experiences throughout the arrival and departure process. This role serves as a hands-on leader who trains, motivates, and develops front desk team members while ensuring service standards, operational accuracy, and revenue opportunities are consistently achieved.

Guided by Sanctuary's North Star Vision and Values, the Front Desk Supervisor fosters authentic connections, leads with care and accountability, and creates an environment where guests and team members feel valued, understood, and empowered to deliver intentional experiences beyond imagination.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: the following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive

• Handle guest problems or complaints in conjunction with Management, keeping them well informed as to the problems and actions taken.
• Maintain quality training programs and enforce company policies throughout the department.
• Monitor and improve current staff verbiage, removing slang and keeping the working environment consistently professional.
• Oversee daily room blocking.
• Keep all departments updated on changes and additions with well-written memos, e-mails and verbal communication.
• Assure that all guests, first time or return guests, are greeted with high professional standards.
• Work closely with Housekeeping Department and Maintenance Department at all times.
• Supervise the updating of Guest History program and educate each department of their involvement needs.
• Keep flexible schedule in order to accommodate the workload around the arrival and departures of hotel guests.
• Meet weekly with the Front Office Managers to discuss topics of mutual concern.
• Monitor the office supplies for the Front Office within budget standards.
• Ensure all areas of responsibility operate in harmony with other hotel departments, providing optimum service to guests at all times.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable law.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Front Office Managers & Director of Rooms.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• An extensive knowledge of all areas of the Front Office process.
• Ability to stand at the front desk for long periods of time to perform essential job functions.
• Must maintain highest ethical standards – possessing integrity, honesty, care and fair mindedness
• Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and function efficiently in high stress/pressure work environment.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally in English.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively multi-task.
• Maintain a professional, flexible and positive attitude.
• Ability to identify, address and resolve conflict quickly and professionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Report to and from work as scheduled while adhering to all resort policies.
• Take the initiative to make contributions to the department and resort while maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers.
• Maintain good safety habits and report unsafe or hazardous conditions to Security.
• Promote excellent guest relations while living the Sanctuary Commitments, Vision, Mission and Position.
• Maintain a high level of work quality and quantity per resort standards.
• Practice teamwork and effective communication with manager/supervisor/staff.
• At all times maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and a positive attitude towards all resort guests and fellow co-workers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Equivalent

Related Work Experience

• At least 2 years of prior supervisory or managerial experience required in a Hotel/Resort setting
• AAA Four Diamond experience strongly preferred.
• OPERA PMS experience strongly preferred