A Front Office Manager leads the Front Office department to ensure that Team Members are prepared and well-informed to deliver our Guests an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out.
What will I be doing?
As Front Office Manager, you will oversee the Front Desk and Guest Service Teams which is the main connection between the Guest, the hotel, and the various hotel departments. A Front Office Manager is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Oversee the entire Front Office and Executive Lounge operation to maintain high standards
Evaluate levels of Guest satisfaction and monitor trends, with a focus on continuous improvement
Ensure regular and VIP Guests are recognised and that the Front Office department operates with a sales attitude and promotes the hotel brand's loyalty scheme
Lead guest recovery efforts, resolve complaints, and ensure follow-up to guarantee guest satisfaction
Maximise room occupancy at best rates and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities
- Set departmental objectives, work schedules, budgets, policies, and procedures
Monitor the appearance, standards, and performance of the Front Office Team Members with an emphasis on training and teamwork
Ensure Team Members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, pricing and policies, as well as knowledge of the local area, and are continuously trained to learn and understand policies and practices
Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel departments
Monitor staffing levels to meet cover business demands
Conduct monthly communication meetings and produce minutes
Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
Recruit, manage, train and develop the Front Office team
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems
Assist with other departments, as necessary
What are we looking for?
Front Office Managers serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of Front Office supervisory experience in the hotel or leisure sector
Previous experience working in a unionized hotel environment
High level of commercial awareness and sales capabilities
Experience of managing people and developing people
Experience of managing a department and Profit and Loss account
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Accountable and resilient
Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent grooming standards
Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations
Be available to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as business demands
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Familiar with Property Management Systems such as OnQ, Opera and REX
Proficiency in guest messaging and service platforms such as Kipsu, HotSOS, and SALT
Multi-departmental exposure (e.g., coordination with Housekeeping, Engineering, or Sales)
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and labor management tools
Background in leading or developing training programs
Participation in brand initiatives or hotel openings/transitions
Additional language skills
CPR/First Aid certification
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton Worldwide has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton Worldwide remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes in our Team Members:
Living the Values
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Teamwork
Adaptability
What benefits will I receive?
You will be offered a competitive benefits package. As a team member, you will also become eligible to receive discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.
ACCESSIBILITY
Hilton Hotels and Resorts are committed to providing equality of services, and access to facilities for all our guests. For more information on this hotel’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) policy and plan please contact the hotel at AODA_Hiltons_In_Canada@hilton.com or call 1-844-217-AODA.
