Front Office Manager in Southend-on-Sea

On-site in Southend-on-Sea·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 30 Oct)

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA

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Work mode: On-site, Southend-on-Sea
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Monday 30 November

Skills

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Southend-on-Sea.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and establish themselves in a hotel leadership role. You'll have the opportunity to lead a key operational department within a major hotel brand, with the support, development opportunities and wider network that comes from being part of Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA.

As part of the Aimbridge team, you'll also have access to a range of benefits, including:

Industry-leading training and leadership development opportunities
Hotel discounts across our portfolio, including staff rates and up to 50% off food, beverage and spa
Access to Stream, allowing you to access up to 40% of earned pay and set automatic savings
24/7 employee assistance programme
Uncapped incentives
Flexible working opportunities
Company sick pay
Staff meals on duty
Paid breaks
Access to hotel gym facilities
Career and lifestyle breaks
Free staff parking

The role

As Front Office Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day Front Office operation, leading the team to deliver a consistently strong guest experience from arrival through to departure.

You'll be visible across the operation, supporting and developing your team, responding to guest feedback and making sure the department runs efficiently. You'll also have a commercial focus, ensuring enquiries and bookings are handled effectively while identifying opportunities to maximise revenue.

People leadership will be an important part of the role. You'll support recruitment into the department, set clear expectations and objectives, and provide regular coaching and feedback to help your team develop.

How you'll work

Salary/Benefits: Extensive benefits, development opportunities and compensation package

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: Full time

What Do We Need From You?

You'll already have experience within a hotel Front Office environment and be ready to take on greater leadership responsibility. This could suit an experienced Front Office Manager or someone in a supervisory or assistant management role who is ready to step up.

You'll need a strong understanding of hotel operations, including reservations, check-in and check-out, guest service and Front Office systems. Just as importantly, you'll be confident leading people, handling guest concerns and creating a positive environment where your team can perform at their best.

We're looking for someone organised, approachable and comfortable taking ownership, with the ambition to continue developing their leadership career within hospitality.

Please note: Applicants must be aged 18 or over for this role and will be required to provide a Basic Disclosure Check as part of the onboarding process.

Most importantly, you'll care about delivering an exceptional guest experience and bringing our brand standards to life through your team.

Your Journey, Your Way

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. As a global hospitality leader, we're committed to creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills, broaden their experience and build a career that works for them.

If you're ready to take greater ownership, develop as a leader and make your mark within a major hotel operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Your journey. Your way. A Place to Grow.

About Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA

Industry: Hospitality

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About the company & team

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are part of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, working with some of the biggest names in hospitality including Hilton, IHG, Accor and Marriott.

We're passionate about connecting great people with great experiences, and creating an environment where our people have the opportunity to develop, take on new challenges and find their own place to grow.

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