Guest Service Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through '

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Riverwoods, IL seeks a Guest Service Manager to lead the Guest Services program, ensuring a hospitality-first workplace experience and seamless on-site operations across locations.

You will manage weekly schedules, coordinate with cross-functional teams, support recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development for the Guest Services team, and maintain high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in hospitality, workplace experience, or customer service‑focused environment.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate teams and drive service excellence, operational efficiency, and accountability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle sensitive situations with sound judgment.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented mindset with ability to work independently.
• Experience coordinating workplace operations, facilities services, or customer experience programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a welcoming, hospitality‑driven workplace experience for employees, guests, and visitors as a key contact for client‑facing services.
• Oversee daily Guest Services operations including access control, luggage storage, lost and found, and room/space inspections.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure proper staffing, service delivery, and workplace standards.
• Respond to service requests and operational concerns with professionalism and clear stakeholder communication.
• Identify risks or disruptions and escalate to minimize impact on client operations.
• Coordinate janitorial, parking, mailroom, conference rooms, copier services, and badging systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support workplace initiatives and continuous service improvement.
• Manage weekly schedules, approve timesheets, and support recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development.
• Update training materials to maintain operational consistency and service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Guest Service Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

The Guest Service Manager is responsible for delivering an exceptional workplace experience through proactive communication, high‑touch hospitality, and operational excellence. In this client‑facing role, you will lead the daily execution of the Guest Services program while building strong partnerships across teams, service providers, and client stakeholders. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and this role plays an important part in creating memorable workplace experiences that reflect that commitment.

The Guest Service Manager will oversee on‑site operations and provide remote support for a secondary office location, ensuring services are delivered seamlessly, efficiently, and with a hospitality‑first mindset. This position offers the opportunity to combine leadership, service excellence, and collaboration in an environment where we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career.

What your day‑to‑day will look like

• Deliver a welcoming, hospitality‑driven workplace experience for employees, guests, and visitors while serving as a key point of contact for client‑facing services.
• Oversee daily Guest Services operations, including temporary access badges, landlord access cards, luggage storage, lost and found, and quarterly inspections of meeting rooms and artwork.
• Perform routine quality assurance checks to ensure operations are properly staffed, services are running smoothly, and workplace standards are consistently maintained.
• Respond to service requests and operational concerns with professionalism, urgency, and attention to detail while communicating effectively with stakeholders across all levels of management.
• Identify operational risks or service disruptions and escalate concerns appropriately to minimize impact on client operations.
• Coordinate and resolve issues related to workplace services such as janitorial support, parking, mailroom operations, conference rooms, copier services, and badging systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and service line leads to support workplace initiatives, employee engagement programs, and continuous service improvement efforts.
• Manage weekly team schedules, approve timesheets, and support recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development for Guest Services team members.
• Update training documentation and informational materials to support operational consistency and service excellence across locations.

Required qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in a hospitality, workplace experience, or customer service‑focused environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive service excellence, operational efficiency, and accountability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, guests, vendors, and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems effectively, and respond to sensitive or complex situations with sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience coordinating workplace operations, facilities‑related services, or customer experience programs.
• Ability to identify risks, escalate issues appropriately, and support business continuity within a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience in workplace experience, hospitality, facilities, or client services.
• Experience supporting staffing, employee development, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Background in hospitality or corporate workplace environments with a strong focus on service delivery and employee experience.
• Experience managing client‑facing programs or hospitality operations across multiple office locations.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Familiarity with workplace service systems, work order management, and operational reporting tools.
• Ability to foster collaboration across teams while contributing to a culture where everyone is empowered to thrive.
• Passion for creating inclusive, service‑oriented workplace environments that support wellbeing and positive team experiences.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position: 62,000.00 – 68,000.00 USD per year. This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: On‑site – Riverwoods, IL

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Legal and compliance information

• JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation ... you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.
• For additional details please see our candidate privacy statement and Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
• California Residents only – If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our supplemental privacy statement.
• All applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
• Background check is required for this position and will be conducted for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities.

About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities see a brighter way.

For further information, visit jll.com.