Front Office Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a friendly, customer service focused Front Office Manager to join our team at Gorges Grant Hotel. This is a Full Time position located in Ogunquit, Maine. In this position you will be responsible for managing the front desk team, guest registration, making reservations, and providing guests with information about the hotel and the local area. If you have a knack for customer service and previous service-related work experience, we’d like to meet you.

Work Performed

As a Front Office Manager, you will be the first point of contact for our guests, providing exceptional service and ensuring a memorable stay. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with people, this is the perfect role for you. Manage and motivate all front office personnel with the daily supervision to include staffing, training, discipline, scheduling and visually monitoring performance to ensure adherence to all service and productivity standards to provide guest satisfaction.

• Manage online, phone and in-person room reservations in sometimes fast-paced environment
• Ensures the lobby is in proper order by performing daily walkthroughs
• Support and assist team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints
• Cover desk shifts on occasion or when necessary
• Manage all functions of the Front Office, including operations and staffing
• Schedule, assign daily work, lead pre-shift meetings, inform and train team members
• Communicate relevant shift information to next shift and direct supervisor
• Welcome guests, check them in/out, distribute room keys and explain the hotel’s amenities
• Take payment and resolve any payment discrepancies
• Respond to guest issues and complaints in a friendly, timely manner
• Explain local amenities and attractions to guests
• Work with other staff members to ensure that all guest rooms meet hotel standards and accommodate any special guest requests
• Keep workstations and equipment clean, organized, and in good working order
• Perform duties as outlined in the training procedures, following standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent experience
• 2 or more full years employment experience in a related position
• Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location
• Hours required: Full Time 40 - 45 hours per week for AM; Mid; PM; Must be flexible for Weekends and Holidays
• Proficiency in the English language
• Willingness to learn new technology platforms
• Ability to stand at front desk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs. guest luggage; limited
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times

Additional Preferred Skills/Qualities

• Previous customer facing experience preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Second language is a plus, preferably Spanish or French

Compensation

$45,000 - $52,000 Annually

Benefits

• Earned paid time off
• Employer-contribution medical/dental/vision insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short term/Long term disability
• Optional 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts at participating hotels
• Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
• Refer a friend – get paid extra when they join our team!
• Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
• Opportunities to grow – one of the fastest-growing hotel companies

How To Apply

Apply HERE. Applications submitted by any other channel will not be considered.

About Gorges Grant Hotel

Gorges Grant Hotel is a charming, family-friendly retreat nestled in the heart of Ogunquit, Maine. Offering a blend of rustic comfort and modern amenities, the hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the picturesque coastal town. Guests can enjoy spacious accommodations, indoor and outdoor pools, and easy access to the pristine Ogunquit beach. With its welcoming atmosphere and prime location, Gorges Grant Hotel is ideal for families, couples, and those seeking a relaxing getaway.

About Giri Hotels

Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.

We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another.

You are right for the team if you are:

• Happy – nice to be around and friendly
• Humble – willing to learn
• Helpful – team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive

Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.

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Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.