Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills
Front Office Manager
Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Front Office Manager
Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills (Burbank, CA)
Full‑time | Mid‑Senior level | Hospitality industry
Description
The Front Office Manager is responsible for delivering outstanding guest experiences by overseeing all front office operations, including reservations, guest registration, bell services, telephone operations, and guest accounting. The role ensures the implementation of operational standards and works to maximize hotel profitability and guest satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and supervision to the Front Desk and all related departments (e.g., bell services, telephone operations).
Lead all aspects of team management including hiring, training, performance evaluations, scheduling, and disciplinary actions.
Prepare and maintain department schedules based on labor standards and occupancy forecasts.
Manage daily and weekly payroll for the department.
Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional guest service aligned with brand standards.
Support the overall profitability and service excellence of other hotel departments through collaboration and operational efficiency.
Enhance guest satisfaction by improving service quality through employee development and process optimization.
Monitor departmental budgets to meet or exceed revenue and expense targets.
Assist in the development and execution of short‑ and long‑term operational and financial strategies.
Oversee the reservations process to maximize occupancy and average daily rate through effective selling techniques.
Enforce policies and procedures for credit control, financial transactions, cash handling, guest security, and emergency response.
Address guest complaints related to the front office and ensure appropriate resolution.
Promote guest engagement by encouraging staff to utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Recognize and reward team members who exceed guest expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 1 year experience in night audit and 2 years in front desk operations, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Full‑time | Mid‑Senior level | Hospitality industry
Description
The Front Office Manager is responsible for delivering outstanding guest experiences by overseeing all front office operations, including reservations, guest registration, bell services, telephone operations, and guest accounting. The role ensures the implementation of operational standards and works to maximize hotel profitability and guest satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and supervision to the Front Desk and all related departments (e.g., bell services, telephone operations).
Lead all aspects of team management including hiring, training, performance evaluations, scheduling, and disciplinary actions.
Prepare and maintain department schedules based on labor standards and occupancy forecasts.
Manage daily and weekly payroll for the department.
Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional guest service aligned with brand standards.
Support the overall profitability and service excellence of other hotel departments through collaboration and operational efficiency.
Enhance guest satisfaction by improving service quality through employee development and process optimization.
Monitor departmental budgets to meet or exceed revenue and expense targets.
Assist in the development and execution of short‑ and long‑term operational and financial strategies.
Oversee the reservations process to maximize occupancy and average daily rate through effective selling techniques.
Enforce policies and procedures for credit control, financial transactions, cash handling, guest security, and emergency response.
Address guest complaints related to the front office and ensure appropriate resolution.
Promote guest engagement by encouraging staff to utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Recognize and reward team members who exceed guest expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 1 year experience in night audit and 2 years in front desk operations, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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