Director of Front Office

Makeready LLC

$75K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in luxury front office operations.
  • Proven ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of Forbes Travel Guide standards.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with budgeting and operational performance metrics.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome guests warmly during check-in and check-out.
  • Coach and inspire associates to meet Forbes Travel Guide standards.
  • Handle guest arrivals, departures, and billing with efficiency.
  • Provide information on hotel amenities and local attractions.
  • Resolve guest needs proactively to ensure a memorable stay.
  • Maintain a visible presence in the lobby to assist guests.
  • Ensure the front desk and lobby areas are clean and organized.

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO and PTO exchange for better work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Parental leave and pet insurance options.
  • Company-matched dependent care and 401(k) contributions.
  • Student loan repayment support.
Full Job Description
As the Director of Front Office, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of guest service, operational efficiency, and staff performance across all front office departments. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Requested Tasks
  • Welcome guests with a warm, engaging, and professional demeanor during check-in and check-out experiences
  • Champion Forbes Travel Guide standards throughout the Front Office operation by coaching, developing, and inspiring associates to deliver personalized, anticipatory, and memorable guest experiences.
  • Provide personalized service while efficiently handling guest arrivals, departures, room assignments, and billing procedures
  • Answer guest questions regarding hotel amenities, services, dining options, local attractions, and transportation
  • Anticipate guest needs and proactively resolve concerns to ensure a seamless and memorable stay
  • Maintain an active and visible presence in the lobby, offering assistance and hospitality whenever needed
  • Accurately process payments, cash handling, room charges, and adjustments in accordance with hotel procedures
  • Coordinate with Housekeeping, Engineering, Valet, and other departments to ensure guest requests are fulfilled promptly
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of guest information
  • Handle guest requests, special accommodations, and service recovery situations with professionalism and urgency
  • Ensure the front desk, lobby, and guest-facing areas remain organized, clean, and welcoming
  • Follow all hotel policies, procedures, safety standards, and brand expectations


Requested Capabilities
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive Front Office leadership experience in a luxury hotel or resort environment preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and exceptional service
  • Strong understanding of Forbes Travel Guide standards and a commitment to delivering personalized, anticipatory luxury hospitality
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively with guests, associates, and leadership
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience managing departmental budgets, labor expenses, scheduling, forecasting, and operational performance metrics
  • Proficiency with hotel property management systems, revenue management tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and related hospitality technology platforms
  • Ability to effectively handle guest concerns, service recovery opportunities, and complex operational challenges with professionalism and urgency
  • Flexible schedule availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as business needs require
  • Ability to actively engage in hotel operations, including standing, walking, and moving throughout guest-facing and back-of-house areas for extended periods
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks necessary to support operational needs
  • Commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and service-driven environment that supports both associate engagement and guest satisfaction


As part of Makeready, we offer a benefits experience designed with intention-supporting the full life of our team, not just their time at work. Eligible team members have access to flexible PTO and PTO exchange, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care and 401(k), student loan repayment support, and a thoughtful range of additional benefits.

We believe our best work happens when our people feel supported, seen, and set up to thrive-at work and beyond.

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