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Director of Front Office

Director of Front Office

Goodwin RecruitingNewport, RI, US
13 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join a high-performing Rhode Island hospitality team where leadership, service excellence, and operational precision come together. This is your opportunity to lead front office operations at a distinguished property known for exceptional guest experiences and 4-diamond service standards.

Director of Front Office – Benefits and Compensation

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Discounted room rates at partner hotel properties
  • Complimentary daily meals
  • Uniform provided and professionally laundered
  • Leadership development and internal advancement opportunities
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment with engaged teams

Director of Front Office – Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of direct hotel Front Office experience in a leadership role
  • Strong background in staff training, supervision, and performance management
  • Availability to work 50 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
  • Excellent communication, guest service, and conflict resolution skills
  • Proficiency in hotel systems (PMS) and reporting tools
  • Ability to maintain a polished, professional 4-diamond presentation
  • Proven ability to manage guest concerns calmly and effectively
  • Join a high-performing hospitality team where leadership, service excellence, and operational precision come together. This is your opportunity to lead front office operations at a distinguished property known for exceptional guest experiences and 4-diamond service standards.

    Director of Front Office – Benefits and Compensation

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Discounted room rates at partner hotel properties
  • Complimentary daily meals
  • Uniform provided and professionally laundered
  • Leadership development and internal advancement opportunities
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment with engaged teams
  • Director of Front Office – Must Haves

  • Oversee daily operations of Front Office and Guest Services, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to brand standards
  • Ensure completion and accuracy of registration cards, credit checks, rate discrepancy reports, and checkout balance reports
  • Assign and block guest arrivals with attention to VIPs, Select Guests, ESPs, and special requests
  • Lead and reinforce continued training efforts with all associates, including MOS & POE programs
  • Collaborate with Assistant Front Office Managers and communicate key updates during shift transitions
  • Troubleshoot hotel computer system issues and maintain system knowledge for effective training and maintenance
  • Handle guest complaints with professionalism, turning challenges into opportunities for service recovery
  • Participate in scheduling and monitor payroll productivity to maintain labor efficiency
  • Attend departmental and property-wide meetings as designated by the Director of Operations
  • Director of Front Office – Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience in luxury or 4-diamond hotel settings
  • Familiarity with Opera or similar PMS platforms
  • Degree or certification in Hospitality Management is a plus
  • Bilingual capabilities (especially Spanish or French) preferred
  • Experience developing and rolling out service excellence programs
  • Strong cross-departmental collaboration skills
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