Front Office Manager in Charleston, SC (luxury hotel)
hace 18 horas
Atlanta
Job Description Our Premier client is looking for a Front Office Manager for a LUXURY Hotel onsite in Charleston, SC. The person applying to this position MUST have Four or Five Star and/or Four-Five Diamond hotel experience. FORBES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE (no exceptions). The Front Office Manager is a key leader within the Rooms Division, responsible for ensuring seamless and elevated guest experiences across Guest Services, Front Desk, Concierge, and Rooms Control. This position champions operational excellence, Forbes Five-Star standards, and an inspired service culture reflective of this hotel’s legacy and ambition. Reporting to the Director of Front Office, the Front Office Manager leads by example, cultivates top-tier talent, and brings a strategic mindset to daily operations. They serve as ambassadors of the brand — embodying empathy, professionalism, and presence. While no job description can provide a comprehensive list of all duties, the following outlines the major responsibilities for the position. Duties/Responsibilities: • Demonstrates proactive ownership of the Front Office operation as a department head., • Maintains consistent communication by monitoring and responding to emails and messages in a timely manner., • Provides direction and follow-through on matters without reliance on continuous oversight., • Balances professional responsibilities with personal well-being, while recognizing the nature of the role requires ongoing engagement beyond scheduled shifts., • Represent the property and the management by projecting a positive hotel image through excellent communication, efficient problem solving, and taking responsibility of guest needs., • Lead and mentor Front Office team members through daily operations, with a focus on coaching, performance development, and cultivating leadership from within., • Spearhead upsells, audits, creation of Standard Operating Procedures based on needs., • Ensure execution of Forbes Five-Star service through daily audits, training, and implementation of best practices and SOPs., • Partner closely with Housekeeping, Revenue, Spa, Transportation, and other departments to ensure a collaborative, guest-focused operation., • Proactively manage daily arrivals, departures, special occasions, and VIP programming., • Oversee rooms control and billing accuracy to ensure a seamless guest journey., • Represent Director of Front Office/Assistant Director of Front Office in their absence., • Exceptional communication skills — both verbal and written — with a talent for gracious guest recovery and conflict resolution., • A 4-year degree or equivalent in hospitality or related studies., • Enjoy free meals in our colleagues’ café, • Paid Time Off based on hours worked, up to 16 days in your first year, • 8 Paid Public Holidays, • Up to 4.5% Company Match – Retirement Savings Plan after one year of service, • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, • Flexible Spending Account, • Health Savings Account, • Colleague Commuter Benefit, • Hotel discounts at Spa & Dining Outlets, • Friends & Family Hotel Room Discounts