Hotel Front Office Manager

Avid Vanhorn; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Vanhorn is seeking a Front Office Manager to lead the hotel front desk operations, supervise a team, greet guests, address inquiries and complaints, and maintain a welcoming lobby environment. The role calls for strong leadership, time management, organizational, and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in hospitality, 2 years at the front desk, plus at least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hospitality experience.
• Minimum 2 years of front desk experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Proficiency in Windows OS and company-approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle guest complaints and resolve issues promptly.
• Ability to manage time effectively in high-pressure situations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Led and trained front desk staff, and managed shift schedules.
• Process guest check-ins, confirm reservations, assign rooms, and issue room keys.
• Handle confidential guest information with integrity.
• Resolve guest complaints and requests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ensure the lobby and common areas are clean and welcoming.
• Manage cash drawer contents and transactions during shifts.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping/Maintenance to ensure room readiness.
• Process payments (cash, debit, credit) and check-outs, resolving any charges.
• Generate daily reports (arrivals, departures, special requests) and ensure accuracy.
• Supervise staff performance and complete performance reviews.
• Assist guests with directions and information about the property and local areas.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing and updating records.
• Ensure all front desk activities (bookings, appointments, calls, emails) are handled efficiently.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Front desk experience

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Office suite (spreadsheets & word)

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Front Office Manager to lead and manage the front desk operations of our hotel. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of front desk staff, greeting guests, addressing guest inquiries and complaints, and ensuring a professional lobby environment. Strong leadership, time management, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Compensation: $45,000 - $55,000 salary

Key Responsibilities

• Led and trained front desk staff, and managed shift schedules.
• Process guest check-ins, confirm reservations, assign rooms, and issue room keys.
• Handle confidential guest information with integrity.
• Resolve guest complaints and requests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ensure the lobby and common areas are clean and welcoming.
• Manage cash drawer contents and transactions during shifts.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping/Maintenance to ensure room readiness.
• Process payments (cash, debit, credit) and check-outs, resolving any charges.
• Generate daily reports (arrivals, departures, special requests) and ensure accuracy.
• Supervise staff performance and complete performance reviews.
• Assist guests with directions and information about the property and local areas.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing and updating records.
• Ensure all front desk activities (bookings, appointments, calls, emails) are handled efficiently.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of hospitality experience.
• Minimum 2 years of front desk experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Proficiency in Windows OS and company-approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle guest complaints and resolve issues promptly.
• Ability to manage time effectively in high-pressure situations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, stand, and use hands to reach.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.