What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Front Office Manager position at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants?
Job Summary
The Assistant Front Office Manager plays a key leadership role in delivering Kimpton’s signature heartfelt, personalized guest experience. This position supports the Front Office Manager in overseeing daily front desk operations while fostering a warm, creative, and empowering environment for both guests and staff. The ideal candidate leads with authenticity, service passion, and a strong sense of hospitality culture.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience & Brand Standards
Experience & Education
Kimpton fosters a culture where employees are empowered to be themselves, creativity is celebrated, and hospitality is delivered from the heart. We believe great hotels are built by people who truly care.
The salary range for this role is $23.19 to $26.96.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.
The Assistant Front Office Manager plays a key leadership role in delivering Kimpton’s signature heartfelt, personalized guest experience. This position supports the Front Office Manager in overseeing daily front desk operations while fostering a warm, creative, and empowering environment for both guests and staff. The ideal candidate leads with authenticity, service passion, and a strong sense of hospitality culture.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience & Brand Standards
- Champion Kimpton’s “Forgotten Items,” “In-Room Delights,” and personalized guest recognition initiatives
- Create memorable, unscripted guest interactions that reflect the Kimpton ethos
- Resolve guest concerns with creativity, empathy, and ownership
- Oversee VIP arrivals, special celebrations, and repeat guest recognition
- Ensure consistent delivery of Kimpton and IHG brand standards
- Assist with daily front desk operations including check-in, check-out, room assignments, and reservations
- Support cash handling, billing accuracy, night audit coordination, and reporting
- Ensure proper use of Opera PMS and other IHG systems
- Act as Manager-on-Duty when needed
- Help recruit, train, and develop front office team members
- Coach staff to deliver authentic service rather than scripted interactions
- Support scheduling, payroll review, and performance feedback
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture
- Lead by example with professionalism, compassion, and enthusiasm
- Partner with Housekeeping, Engineering, Sales, and Restaurant teams to ensure seamless guest experiences
- Ensure compliance with IHG policies, safety standards, and local regulations
- Participate in daily stand-ups and operations meetings
Experience & Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
- 2-4 years of hospitality front office experience
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred
- Experience with Kimpton or lifestyle brands is a plus
- Passion for guest service and storytelling
- Strong emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills
- Confident leader who inspires and supports individuality
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand and move throughout the shift
- Ability to lift light items when needed
- Fast-paced, guest-facing, lifestyle hotel environment
Kimpton fosters a culture where employees are empowered to be themselves, creativity is celebrated, and hospitality is delivered from the heart. We believe great hotels are built by people who truly care.
The salary range for this role is $23.19 to $26.96.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.
Salary : $23 - $27