What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Tennessean - Director Front Office position at Aimbridge Hospitality?
Join our team as Director of the Front Office!
Step into the spotlight as our Director of Front Office! You’ll lead and energize the entire Front Office team to create memorable guest experiences and keep the hotel running smoothly. With a sharp eye on both stellar service and smart finances, you'll support guest loyalty efforts and lend your expertise to room operations and reporting whenever needed.
Key Skills & Responsibilities
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
Perfectly situated alongside downtown Knoxville’s largest public greenspace at World’s Fair Park, THE TENNESSEAN Personal Luxury Hotel & Residences offers the city’s guests and residents a stylish, contemporary atmosphere with dramatic mountain and park views. Each of THE TENNESSEAN’s 82 rooms are elegantly appointed in contemporary style. Guests also may relax in the sophisticated lobby, enjoy fine spirits in The Drawing Room or recharge in the state-of-the-art fitness center. All of the suites at THE TENNESSEAN Hotel are complete with fine touches meant to dazzle all five senses. The smell of freshly made coffee courtesy of the in-room Illy coffee makers will start your mornings with an invigorating kick. Thanks to the Cuby radio, you can begin your morning listening to the local radio stations or by streaming your favorite music through the Bluetooth technology compatible with all smart phones. Once your glance out over the Smoky Mountains or the World's Fair Park, you'll soon see what sets THE TENNESSEAN Hotel apart from any other hotel in Knoxville. Each plush suite contains its own private powder room, with the finest local soaps and capital wash room amenities. The feel of the high quality luxury linens will invite you to relax in the comfort of the pillow-top mattresses. And without ever leaving the satisfying warmth of your bed, call our In Room Dining team to indulge in breakfast in bed, redefining what personal luxury means.
Step into the spotlight as our Director of Front Office! You’ll lead and energize the entire Front Office team to create memorable guest experiences and keep the hotel running smoothly. With a sharp eye on both stellar service and smart finances, you'll support guest loyalty efforts and lend your expertise to room operations and reporting whenever needed.
Key Skills & Responsibilities
- Operation Maestro: Directs all things Front Office, from guest check-in/check-out wizardry to managing room inventory, upholding brand standards, and ensuring profitability through smart budgeting and policy enforcement.
- Team Champion: Coaches, motivates, and grows the Front Office crew with supervision, counseling, evaluations, and recognition—plus recruits, interviews, and trains new stars!
- Guest Satisfaction Guru: Monitors guest service trends, addresses issues with a smile, and resolves concerns to keep guests raving about their stay.
- Revenue Rockstar: Launches creative marketing and up-selling strategies to fill rooms and boost revenue, while keeping the team up-to-date on all hotel happenings and promotions.
- Crisis Commander: Stays emergency-ready with certifications, leads daily reporting and decision-making, participates in Manager on Duty shifts, and steps up for any project or challenge thrown their way.
- At least 6 years progressive experience in front desk leadership; or a 4-year college degree and at least 4 to 5 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 5 to 6 years of related experience.
- Specific brand experience/OnQ [PMS – property management] Certification (as defined by property), 500 room experience, and/or previous director level experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage complex issues.
- Proficient with Windows Operating Systems and capable of analyzing and using financial and data information.
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
- Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Retirement Plan
Perfectly situated alongside downtown Knoxville’s largest public greenspace at World’s Fair Park, THE TENNESSEAN Personal Luxury Hotel & Residences offers the city’s guests and residents a stylish, contemporary atmosphere with dramatic mountain and park views. Each of THE TENNESSEAN’s 82 rooms are elegantly appointed in contemporary style. Guests also may relax in the sophisticated lobby, enjoy fine spirits in The Drawing Room or recharge in the state-of-the-art fitness center. All of the suites at THE TENNESSEAN Hotel are complete with fine touches meant to dazzle all five senses. The smell of freshly made coffee courtesy of the in-room Illy coffee makers will start your mornings with an invigorating kick. Thanks to the Cuby radio, you can begin your morning listening to the local radio stations or by streaming your favorite music through the Bluetooth technology compatible with all smart phones. Once your glance out over the Smoky Mountains or the World's Fair Park, you'll soon see what sets THE TENNESSEAN Hotel apart from any other hotel in Knoxville. Each plush suite contains its own private powder room, with the finest local soaps and capital wash room amenities. The feel of the high quality luxury linens will invite you to relax in the comfort of the pillow-top mattresses. And without ever leaving the satisfying warmth of your bed, call our In Room Dining team to indulge in breakfast in bed, redefining what personal luxury means.