Front Office Manager
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are excited to share that Andaz Ottawa has an opportunity for people who love helping people.
The Front office manager will assist in running the day-to-day activities of the Guest Relations, Valet, Night Audit and Bell Staff. This position will help lead the front office operations to deliver a seamless and memorable service experience for every guest, from pre-arrival to departure. By embracing and modeling Andaz’s values, they will work to ensure the complete handling of guest needs and professional and timely resolution of guest issues. They will help coach colleagues and hold them accountable; ensure that responsibilities are met, and assignments are carried out in accordance with our standards; and will help motivate, train, and develop assigned staff.
What is expected of me in this role?
Efficiently manage the department according to the established team goals
Delegation of tasks and supervision of all front office colleagues, ensuring their duties are carried out with the utmost efficiency and professionalism
Handling all guest complaints, as well as internal customer complaints and enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner
Encourages colleagues to be creative and innovative, challenging and recognizing them for their contributions to the success of the operation
Colleague training, development and performance management.
Ensuring all colleagues deliver the brand promise and provide excellent service to both internal and external customers
Colleague scheduling, ensuring the department is adequately manned according to occupancy, service and costs
Skills and Qualifications
Proven experience in supervising, motivating and training others
Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills with advanced proficiency in the English language
Hours: Flexible; scheduled days and times may vary based on need. Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel, including mornings, afternoons, evening, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Experience with Opera and Hyatt systems would be an advantage.
WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF WORKING AT Andaz Ottawa?
Extended Health Benefits for you and your dependents and paid medical days.
Employer RRSP Matching Contributions.
Complimentary hotel nights, friends, and family discounts at Hyatt properties around the world.
Complimentary meal during shift at the colleague cafeteria
Discounts on food and beverages
Excellent training and professional development
2025 Great Place To Work Certified
About Andaz Ottawa
Hyatt Hotel Corporation has redefined the hotel experience that reflects the Hindi meaning of "Andaz: personal style". Local inspirations, simplified luxuries, uncompromised service and leading-edge design all create the Andaz concept which is growing worldwide. At Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, part of Hyatt’s distinguished lifestyle Andaz brand, we bring destination-inspired hospitality to the heart of Ottawa.
As a member of the Hyatt family, we cultivate a culture rooted in care, inclusivity, and genuine connection. Our colleagues select us because we provide amazing opportunities, growth and development, a caring and inclusive culture.
Andaz Ottawa is dedicated to offering employment accommodation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for a job opportunity, please inform the Human Resources department if you require accommodations.
Visit careers.hyatt.com to apply
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Front Office Manager at Andaz Ottawa will lead the front desk, valet, night audit and bell teams to give guests a smooth stay. The role also resolves guest complaints, coaches and schedules staff, and makes sure service meets brand standards.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 2 years as a Front Office Manager or 3 years as an Assistant Front Office Manager in a four or five-star hotel. They need proven experience supervising and training staff, strong English communication, and flexibility to work any shift; Opera and Hyatt system experience is an asset.
Skills
- Opera PMS
- Hyatt systems
- Guest relations
- Staff supervision
- Team leadership
- Colleague training and development
- Performance management
- Staff scheduling
- Complaint resolution
- Hotel front office operations
- Night audit oversight
- Valet and bell operations
- Customer service
- Interpersonal communication
- Advanced English
- Delegation
- Coaching
- Hotel budgeting and labour cost control
Benefits
- Extended health benefits
- Paid medical days
- Employer RRSP matching
- Complimentary hotel nights and friends and family discounts
- Complimentary meal during shift
- Food and beverage discounts
- Training and professional development
Categories
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
- Retail
Keywords
- Front Office Manager
- hotel manager
- guest relations
- front desk
- night audit
- valet
- bell staff
- hotel operations
- Opera PMS
- Hyatt
- Andaz
- staff supervision
- colleague training
- scheduling
- guest complaints
- hospitality
- luxury hotel
- Ottawa
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Employee discount
- Meals
- Paid training
Tools
- Opera
- Hyatt systems
Languages
- English