Director of Front Office

Boar's Head Resort

$80K — $85K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Front Office leadership within luxury hospitality
  • Preferred experience with Forbes Travel Guide or AAA Four/Five Diamond properties
  • Proven leadership skills, capable of inspiring teams and fostering excellence
  • Strong skills in guest engagement and service recovery
  • Demonstrated ability in recruiting and retaining top hospitality talent
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong operational management skills, including budgets and productivity

Responsibilities

  • Shape the arrival, stay, and departure experience for guests
  • Oversee all front office operations to ensure top-quality service
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing front office team
  • Engage with VIP and discerning guests to elevate the service experience
  • Drive accountability and operational discipline across the department
  • Facilitate training in service behaviors and emotional intelligence
  • Manage departmental performance and operational metrics effectively

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate a work/life balance
  • A dynamic and engaging work environment
  • The chance to make a lasting impact on guest experiences
Full Job Description
Director of Front Office
The Director of Front Office will be responsible for shaping the arrival, stay, and departure experience with a level of precision, warmth, and personalization consistent with luxury resort standards. This leader will oversee all front office operations, develop and mentor a high-performing team, and ensure that every guest interaction reflects professionalism, anticipation of needs, and genuine care.

The ideal candidate is an experienced luxury hospitality leader with strong emotional intelligence, visible leadership presence, and a track record of building engaged teams and delivering exceptional service in a Forbes Travel Guide and or AAA Four/Five Diamond environment. This individual must be equally comfortable leading daily operations, engaging VIP and discerning guests, coaching service behaviors, and driving accountability across the department.

This is an opportunity for a leader who takes pride in service excellence, team development, and operational discipline, and who wants to make a direct and lasting impact on the resort guest experience.

Requirements
• 5+ years of progressive Front Office leadership experience in a luxury hotel or resort environment
• Experience leading in a Forbes Travel Guide and/or AAA Four/Five Diamond property strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead from the floor, inspire teams, and create a culture of excellence and accountability
• Strong guest engagement and service recovery skills, with the confidence to manage high-touch and high-expectation guest interactions
• Demonstrated success recruiting, developing, and retaining strong hospitality talent
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Strong operational acumen, with experience managing labor, budgets, productivity, and departmental performance
• Experience with property management systems (PMS) and hotel operations software
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business demands
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, discretion, and a highly visible service leadership style

Salary Description

$80,000 - $85,000

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