Director of Front Office

About Us

Join Team Whitley! Located right in the heart of Buckhead with convenient access to the highway and two Marta Train stations, the Whitley has an awe-inspiring view of the city skyline.

Gathering together was Buckhead's original purpose, and this remains a focus of our hotel so that we are able to provide a home away from home for our guests.

Our associates have access to many benefits such as free parking, discounted train passes, complimentary meals and discounted spa services.

In addition to all of this, we invest in our associates by providing cross-training, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Looking to grow your career with the leading luxury hotel in the area? Come in to see us today!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S.

military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Oversees the Front Office/Guest Services Department.

This position acts as a liaison to outsource the Front Office Management and all aspect of Front Office Operations to ensure profitability, cost controls, and quality standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.

Provides leadership and guidance to all Front of House team members to ensure consistent quality service is provided to our guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Communicates effectively in writing and verbally to provide clear direction to staff.


* Observes team member's performance and encourages for improvement.


* Interviews, selects, trains, supervises, evaluates, counsels, and administers progressive disciplinary procedures for Front Office and Guest Services staff.


* Oversees all guest and VIP arrival and departure to ensure highest levels of guest service and makes staffing adjustments as required with Front Office Manager.


* Ensures that training programs of Front Office and Guest Services team members are in compliance.


* Interacts positively with customers and takes action to resolve problems to the satisfaction of parties involved.


* Handles customer complaints, including responses to guest surveys, to ensure guest satisfaction.


* Ensure that all guest surveys are responded to timely.


* Oversees the hotel quality assurance meeting focusing on continuous improvement.


* Ensures that all team members use guest name in a natural manner to ensure warm and personalized service according to Guest Service Delivery Standards.


* Reviews and works together with appropriate leadership for VIP reservations and ensures proper handling of VIPs and groups, administers amenity orders, and resumes for incoming guests.


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