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Director of Front Office

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive salary
Annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
resort discounts
Dining Discounts
Travel Discounts

Job Description

Set amid the picturesque hillside vineyards of Napa Valley, The Meritage Resort and Spa stands as a premier four-diamond destination resort boasting 467 well-appointed rooms. This expansive resort offers guests an array of amenities including multiple upscale restaurants and lounges, a world-class spa, extensive meeting and event spaces, and The Village at Meritage, a vibrant area featuring tasting rooms and unique guest experiences. As a luxury resort situated in one of California's most celebrated wine regions, The Meritage Resort and Spa invites guests to indulge, celebrate, and connect with the rich culture and beauty of wine country. The resort prides... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive front office / rooms experience in an upper-upscale or luxury hotel or resort environment
  • Minimum 2-3 years in a leadership role overseeing front desk and at least one additional guest services area (bell/valet, PBX, concierge, or guest services)
  • Experience in a large, complex, or resort-style property and/or strong group and conference business highly preferred
  • PMS experience required (Infor HMS strongly preferred)
  • Passion for hospitality and guest experience, with a strong presence on the floor
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams, drive accountability, and build a positive culture
  • Strong business acumen: ability to read and interpret financial reports, labor metrics, and guest experience data, and translate them into action
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • comfortable engaging with guests, ownership, executives, and line-level team members
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable learning and teaching hotel systems and tools
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and move throughout the property
  • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, based on business needs

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive Front Office / Rooms experience in an upper-upscale, or luxury hotel or resort environment
  • Minimum 2-3 years in a leadership role overseeing Front Desk and at least one additional guest services area (Bell/Valet, PBX, Concierge, or Guest Services)
  • Experience in a large, complex, or resort-style property and/or strong group and conference business highly preferred
  • PMS experience required (Infor HMS strongly preferred)
  • Passion for hospitality and guest experience, with a strong presence on the floor
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams, drive accountability, and build a positive culture
  • Strong business acumen: ability to read and interpret financial reports, labor metrics, and guest experience data, and translate them into action
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • comfortable engaging with guests, ownership, executives, and line-level team members
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable learning and teaching hotel systems and tools

Job Duties

  • Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Front Office leadership team across Front Desk, Bell/Valet, Concierge, and PBX
  • Model our company values and culture
  • create an environment of accountability, coaching, and recognition
  • Be a visible presence in the lobby and arrival areas
  • build relationships with guests, group contacts, and VIPs
  • Partner closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Sales, Revenue Management, Events, Reservations/GRC and F&B to deliver a seamless end-to-end guest experience
  • Own the guest journey from arrival through departure, ensuring smooth check-ins/outs, accurate billing, and clear communication
  • Champion guest feedback (Revinate, OTA reviews, direct surveys, social media) and lead action plans to continuously improve service scores
  • Personally handle and resolve complex guest issues, turning service recoveries into loyalty opportunities
  • Oversee VIP, group, and special-occasion arrivals
  • partner with Sales and Events on pre-arrival planning and execution
  • Ensure brand standards and service sequences are clearly defined, trained, and consistently executed across all front-of-house touchpoints
  • Oversee day-to-day operation of Front Desk, Bell/Valet, Concierge and PBX, ensuring proper staffing, training, and adherence to SOPs
  • Ensure effective use of PMS, POS, and communication tools
  • champion best practices in reservations, room assignment, blocking, and inventory management
  • Maintain accurate cash handling, credit procedures, and night audit processes
  • Coordinate with Security and Risk Management on lost and found, incident response, and guest safety protocols
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and productivity plans for all areas under responsibility
  • Monitor labor costs and staffing levels daily, adjusting schedules to balance guest needs and financial targets
  • Partner with Revenue Management and Sales to support rate strategies, upsell programs, and ancillary revenue opportunities (e.g., upgrades, packages, parking/valet)
  • Track and act on key KPIs: guest satisfaction scores, labor productivity, upsell revenue, ancillary revenue, and overtime
  • Recruit, select, and onboard high-caliber team members who embody our hospitality culture
  • Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development plans for leaders and frontline team members
  • Implement consistent training programs for new hires and ongoing skills development across all shifts
  • Foster a culture of teamwork and communication across Front Desk, Bell/Valet, Concierge, and PBX so the operation feels like “one team” to the guest
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, brand standards, and local, state, and federal regulations
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lobby, front drive, and back-of-house areas
  • Partner with HR on employee relations, documentation, and adherence to employment laws and company policies

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Expert Level (7+ years)

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