Front Office Manager

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcomed as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing personal travel journeys and bridging connections to the local perspective. The Thompson's unique properties are timeless destinations, creating the kind of distinct experiences that can transform your day, your trip, or even your life.

This is not your typical career opportunity. At Thompson Buckhead, a member of the Hyatt collection, we believe our team members can thrive in an empowered, supportive, creative and energetic environment. We believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. This position reports to the hotel Rooms Director.

The Front Office Manager is responsible for all duties of the front desk operation which includes: staff training, inter-department communications, and staff scheduling. The Front Office Manager should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate leadership abilities. In addition to assisting in the operation of the Front Office operation and guest services personnel, this position will respond quickly to guest requests and/or complaints in a friendly manner and ensure that appropriate action is taken to guarantee guest satisfaction.

Duties include:

• Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the hotel’s Front Office operations
• Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Maintain guest room inventory
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures
• Perform all tasks of a Front Office Staff as needed to facilitate service
• Ensure all operations and cash handling are done per policies and procedures
• Maintain excellent communication with the housekeeping department
• Maintain information on prices, rates, specials, packages, programs, etc., while ensuring all staff are trained in all areas
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve guest complaints
• Create expectations, lead people, manage processes, and hold people accountable for the agreed upon activities and timetables
• Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.