Director Front Office

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

• 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. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 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

Property Information

UNCOVER TIMELESS LUXURY IN UPTOWN OAKLAND To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light. Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.

Source: Hospitality Online

Salary : $80,000