Front Office Manager

Job Snapshot
Front Office Manager
(Property)
Kimpton Hotels Restaurants
Downtown Seattle or Belltown Seattle
The salary range for this role is 67,800.00
This position is eligible for a 17 Annual Bonus. (Potential)
This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Seattle, WA. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
We Offer a Comprehensive Package of Benefits Including:

• Affordable medical/dental/vision plans for employee family (Blue Shield/ Cigna/ Aetna/ Kaiser)
• Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance
• Short Long Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Group Auto Home Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Matched 401k contributions - 100% match up to 4% contributions + deferred compensation plan
• 1 hour of sick safe time for every 30 hours worked
• Up to 10 Vacation days after 90 days
• 9 paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday after 90 days
• Employee rate hotel + restaurant discounts in all of Kimpton + IHG
• Work perks website discounts
• Backup childcare
• Cell phone discounts (AT T/Verizon)
• Tuition reimbursement ($1,000/year)
• Free Online Mental Health Therapy
• Paid parental leave after a year of employment
• Free Parking
• Free Dry Cleaning for Business Wear

Best Place to Work culture recognition on Fortune Magazine, inclusive culture and supportive of women, BLM, LGBTQ+ community. Commitment to internal promotions and development.
You can apply for this role by clicking on the Apply button (or through internal career site if you are a current employee). Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Why We're Here
We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.
Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.
Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.
How We're Different
Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.
It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.
That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.
It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.
What You'll Do
Lead all Front Office operations, set and maintain a high level of guest service. Provide support, mentorship, and coaching to the team.
Some of your responsibilities include:

• Delete or add transactions that will assist in balancing revenues.
• Review Front Desk logbook for any information or incidents, communicate with desk agents to gather pertinent information, review all arrivals noting any special requests, assess whether any guest relocation is necessary.
• Assist guests with services and requests, follow established key control policy, be knowledgeable of fire and emergency procedures.
• Inspect all VIP arrival rooms.
• Attend monthly Wine Hour according to the schedule.
• Run and attend departmental training classes and seminars as needed.
• Supervise all duties performed by the Front Office team.
• Coach, and counsel employees when necessary, using the correct documentation and techniques.
• Make sure all employees are posted at their stations on time, and that they complete their essential duties before their departure.
• Schedule for all areas of operation in a timely manner. Assist with all sick calls or tardiness by finding coverage, report to work and stay until coverage can be found (including night audit shifts).
• Meet or exceed levels of service required by the Mystery Shopper Survey, as well as the "guest comment card" return ratios.
• Meet or come in under payroll and expense budgets.
• Accountable for the "guest ledger" and its daily maintenance.
• Ensure that all employees follow cash and credit handling procedures.

What You Bring:

• 2 years of management experience in hospitality or similar industry.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of integrity.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally.
• Experience with Opera and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.
Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.