The Director of Front Office is a pivotal leadership role in a luxury hotel responsible for overseeing all front office operations to ensure an exceptional guest experience. This role requires a strong focus on guest satisfaction operational excellence and team development. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills a keen eye for detail and the ability to lead a dynamic team in a highend hospitality environment.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Reporting to the Director of Operations your key responsibilities will be:
1. Guest Experience & Satisfaction:
- Ensure every guest receives a warm and personalized welcome seamless checkin/checkout processes and superior service throughout their stay.
- Handle VIP guests special requests and unique accommodations with discretion and care.
- Resolve guest complaints and concerns promptly and professionally ensuring maximum satisfaction.
2. Team Leadership & Development:
- Recruit train and mentor front office staff including front desk agents concierge and bell staff to uphold the hotels luxury standards.
- Foster a positive and motivating work environment ensuring team engagement and adherence to service protocols.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback for professional growth.
3. Operational Excellence:
- Oversee all front office functions including reservations guest services concierge and night audit.
- Develop and implement efficient processes to optimize operations and reduce wait times without compromising quality.
- Collaborate with other departments (Housekeeping Sales Food & Beverage) to ensure smooth guest experiences.
4. Revenue Management & Budgeting:
- Prepare and manage the front office budget including payroll supplies and training expenses.
- Analyze financial reports and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
5. Compliance & Standards:
- Ensure all front office operations comply with local laws safety regulations and company policies.
- Uphold the brands luxury standards and ensure consistency in service delivery across shifts.
Qualifications :
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive experience within luxury brands within Front Office Operations.
- Previous leadership experience required.
- Previous experience within a Union environment required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of budget planning and financial controls.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications required.
- University/College degree in a related discipline preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and problemsolving abilities.
- Highly responsible & reliable.
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime