Senior Front Office Manager

The Walt Disney Company (France); Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Front Office Manager to oversee daily operations at their luxury hotel. This role involves managing a talented team and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in Front Office, Guest Relations, or a similar role.
• Self-motivated professional committed to ongoing learning and skill development.
• Demonstrated track record of managing responsibilities with efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Front Office and lead a diverse team.
• Conduct regular meetings and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Make operational decisions that benefit Guests and Cast Members.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Financial Acumen

Problem-Solving

Communication

Multilingual Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Tools

Hotel Property Management Systems

Job description

The Senior Front Office Manager leads the daily operations of the Front Office including Front Desk, Guest Services, Concierge and Club Lounge. You will interact with Guests, Cast Members, external service providers, the local community, and partners to provide a seamless arrival experience and delivery of superb service. You will use a complex property management system and other multi-functional hotel/guest services systems.

You will report to the Manager- Front Office (Department Head).

Responsibilities/You Will:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Front Office
• Lead a team of hourly Cast Members while demonstrating The Disney Leader Basics, serving as a model The Five Keys Basics (safety, courtesy, show, inclusion and efficiency) and delivering service from the heart
• Spend up to 90% of each day working in the operating area engaging with Guests and Cast Members
• Conduct regular meetings with Cast Members to communicate relevant information
• Recognize, coach, develop and inspire a diverse team of Cast Members
• Make daily operational decisions that benefit Guests, Cast Members and the business
• Monitor daily staffing levels based on demand
• Ensure an environment where Guest and Cast Safety are the priority
• Maintain current training proficiencies and sign-off on training and recertification completed by Cast Members
• Manage many variables at one time, creatively and using all available resources
• Ensure compliance of all policies and procedures
• Communicate and partner with other leaders, peers and partners to ensure smooth daily operations
• Manage budgets and projects
• Uphold the legacy and vision of the Walt Disney Company
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications/You Will Have

• 3+ years of leadership experience in Front Office, Guest Relations, or a similar role
• Proven ability to collaborate with others to enhance performance through accountability and continuous improvement
• Strong ability to inspire teams and act as a catalyst for operational advancements
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing responsibilities and completing initiatives with efficiency
• Self-motivated professional committed to ongoing learning and skill development
• Ability to navigate competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong financial acumen including labor and expense management
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of hotel property management systems (preferably Opera)
• Prior experience in a luxury hotel
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Multilingual skills
  
  
  

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

The hiring range for this position is $77,000 to $95,100. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.