
Assistant Front Office Manager
- Charlottesville, VA
- $60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the Front Office Manager in leading a team of approximately 10 agents, including Night Audit, Guest Relations, and Concierge.
- Assist in managing day-to-day front office operations, ensuring seamless guest check-in, check-out, and overall satisfaction.
- Provide guidance and coaching to the team, fostering a positive and professional service culture.
- Actively participate in the property’s ongoing Forbes training program, part of a five-year journey toward achieving a 4-Star rating.
- Uphold and reinforce service standards in alignment with Forbes guidelines and brand expectations.
- Address guest concerns promptly and effectively, ensuring exceptional service recovery.
- Contribute to the restructuring and development of the Rooms Division under the leadership of a new Director of Hotel Operations and Front Office Manager.
- Mentor team members, particularly newer staff, to ensure consistency in service delivery.
- Support the transition of PBX operations to an outsourced provider.
- Monitor front office performance, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate guest services and resolve operational issues.
- Ensure compliance with hotel policies and procedures.
- Mandatory: U.S. citizen.
- Experience as a Front Office Supervisor or in a similar leadership role; open to candidates stepping into their first Assistant Manager position.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Forbes service experience is highly advantageous.
- Experience with Preferred Hotels is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment undergoing change.
- Commitment to exceptional guest service and continuous improvement.