What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Front Office position at FAIRMONT?
Situated atop the scenic bluffs overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is just a stone's throw away from some of Southern California’s best attractions including Santa Monica Pier and its historic carousel as well as Third Street Promenade - famous for its fine restaurants, live entertainment, movie theatres, shopping, local artists' scene and a weekly farmer’s market.
What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
- Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit
- Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000 USD Gross per annum
Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Front Office, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Director of Front Office in overseeing all Front Office and Guest Services operations, ensuring service standards are consistently met or exceeded.
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of supervisors and line-level colleagues across Front Desk, PBX Operator, Bell/Lobby Ambassadors, and Concierge.
- Ensure efficient and personalized guest check-in/check-out procedures.
- Monitor guest feedback and work cross-departmentally to implement service enhancements.
- Manage daily scheduling, payroll, and shift coverage to meet forecasted occupancy.
- Handle guest escalations and VIP arrivals with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Support the implementation and training of Opera Cloud PMS, maintaining system accuracy and team competency.
- Collaborate with Housekeeping, Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless communication and operational flow.
- Assist with labor productivity, expense and inventory control, and KPI tracking for the department.
- Uphold and model Fairmont brand standards and Forbes service expectations.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hotel Front Office operations.
- Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with Opera Cloud Property Management System is required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve guest issues diplomatically.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for hospitality and guest service excellence.
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
- Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
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Salary : $95,000 - $105,000