Director of Front Office

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited

$95K — $105K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of Front Office leadership experience in a luxury property.
  • Knowledge of PMS/Opera and familiarity with Housekeeping operations preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage high work demands and pressure.
  • Excellent command of both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective operation across all Front Office functions.
  • Train and monitor Front Office staff to meet Peninsula and Forbes standards.
  • Maintain staff performance consistency according to industry regulations.
  • Facilitate communication among departments to enhance guest experience.
  • Oversee compliance with Head Office database requirements.
  • Ensure smooth transitions and operations among Front Office teams.

Benefits

  • 10 vacation days annually.
  • 9 paid holidays each year.
  • 5 days of Chicago Paid Sick Leave.
  • 5 days of Chicago Paid Leave.
  • Complimentary employee meals.
  • Discounted parking options.
  • Discounts on room nights at The Peninsula Hotels.
  • 50% discount at on-site restaurants.
  • 50% discount on spa services and 25% on retail items.
  • 80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Complimentary life insurance.
  • Complimentary long-term disability coverage.
  • Retirement plan with a 5% company match.
Full Job Description
The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Director to join our Front Office Division management team and be an integral part of our guest-focused service.
  • Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
  • Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
  • Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.


Key Accountabilities:
  • Ensure proper operation of all responsibilities of all Front Office operations.
  • Ensure the Front Office team is knowledgeable and fully adheres to both Peninsula and Forbes standards.
  • Maintain consistency in staff performance in accordance with both Peninsula and Forbes standards.
  • Communicate with all departments to create a guest centric experience.
  • Ensuring the staff are in full compliance with Head Office database requirements.
  • Ensure efficient operation of all Front Office team with efficient handover.


General Requirements:
  • Minimum 4 years of Front Office leadership experience ideally in a luxury property.
  • Knowledge of PMS/Opera and some knowledge in Housekeeping department ideal.
  • Ability to deal with a high level of work demand and pressure, individual must have great organization skills.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.


Benefits We Offer:
  • 10 vacation days per year
  • 9 paid holiday days per year
  • 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
  • 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
  • Complimentary employee meals
  • Discounted parking
  • Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
  • 50% restaurant discount
  • 50% discount on spa services
  • 25% discount on spa retail
  • 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Complimentary life insurance.
  • Complimentary long-term disability
  • Retirement plan with 5% company match.


We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. As we anticipate a large number of applications, we look forward to connecting with candidates that meet our various role qualifications. The salary range for this position is $95,000-105,000 per year.

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