Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
Director of Front Office – Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Are you a hands‑on, polished, people‑focused leader who thrives in a fast‑moving, high‑occupancy environment—and believes in structure, empowerment, and developing talent from within?
Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center
is seeking a
Director of Front Office
who can elevate service, drive morale, and create a culture where people grow, thrive, and deliver exceptional guest experiences from the moment they walk through our doors.
This is your opportunity to lead a full‑service, all‑suite Front Office operation in the heart of downtown DC—steps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center—surrounded by energy, purpose, and possibility. If you’re strategic, service‑obsessed, and ready to make a bold impact, this is your stage.
This role is designed for a hospitality leader who elevates the guest journey from arrival to departure while driving success factors across service, team engagement, and operational performance.
As a high‑occupancy, city‑center hotel steps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, we welcome a diverse mix of business, convention, and leisure travelers—and we are looking for a Director who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
What will I be doing? As a
Director of Front Office , you will be responsible for directing and administering all Front Office operations to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Direct and administer all Front Office operations to include, but not limited to, guest service and registration (check‑in/check‑out), room inventory and availability, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, cost controls and overall profitability, marketing initiatives, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, department management, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement and meeting participation and facilitation
Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
Initiate and implement marketing and up‑selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities to maximize room occupancy and overall revenue
Implement and monitor all corporate marketing programs
Ensure team members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies and knowledge of the local area and events
Run and complete daily reports, analyze data and make decisions based on data
Resolve guest issues and concerns to guest satisfaction
Recruit, interview and train team members
Pay Rate: The annual salary range for this role is $95,000 – $105,000.
What are we looking for? Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton 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:
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability
The Benefits Hilton is proud to have an award‑winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical Insurance Coverage — for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best‑in‑Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) – purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt‑free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
Career growth and development
Work Locations
Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center
Schedule
Full‑time
Brand
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Job
Guest Services, Operations, and Front Office
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Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center
is seeking a
Director of Front Office
who can elevate service, drive morale, and create a culture where people grow, thrive, and deliver exceptional guest experiences from the moment they walk through our doors.
This is your opportunity to lead a full‑service, all‑suite Front Office operation in the heart of downtown DC—steps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center—surrounded by energy, purpose, and possibility. If you’re strategic, service‑obsessed, and ready to make a bold impact, this is your stage.
This role is designed for a hospitality leader who elevates the guest journey from arrival to departure while driving success factors across service, team engagement, and operational performance.
As a high‑occupancy, city‑center hotel steps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, we welcome a diverse mix of business, convention, and leisure travelers—and we are looking for a Director who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
What will I be doing? As a
Director of Front Office , you will be responsible for directing and administering all Front Office operations to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Direct and administer all Front Office operations to include, but not limited to, guest service and registration (check‑in/check‑out), room inventory and availability, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, cost controls and overall profitability, marketing initiatives, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, department management, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement and meeting participation and facilitation
Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
Initiate and implement marketing and up‑selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities to maximize room occupancy and overall revenue
Implement and monitor all corporate marketing programs
Ensure team members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies and knowledge of the local area and events
Run and complete daily reports, analyze data and make decisions based on data
Resolve guest issues and concerns to guest satisfaction
Recruit, interview and train team members
Pay Rate: The annual salary range for this role is $95,000 – $105,000.
What are we looking for? Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton 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:
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability
The Benefits Hilton is proud to have an award‑winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical Insurance Coverage — for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best‑in‑Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) – purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt‑free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
Career growth and development
Work Locations
Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center
Schedule
Full‑time
Brand
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Job
Guest Services, Operations, and Front Office
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