Front Desk Manager

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Duty Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s daily operations, ensuring that all departments work together seamlessly to deliver outstanding guest service. Your leadership and problem-solving skills will be key in providing a positive guest experience and ensuring smooth hotel operations. As a Front Desk Manager , you’re not just overseeing hotel operations in the absence of the General Manager – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day

Manage daily hotel operations: Oversee the overall functioning of the property, including front desk, staffing, room inventory, guest service, and policy compliance

Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions, respond promptly to inquiries, and resolve any issues in a friendly, efficient manner

Assist across departments: Step in to support operational roles as needed, including bell service or front desk coverage during breaks or high-volume periods

Monitor the property

Conduct walkthroughs to assess safety, security, and service quality, addressing issues promptly

Facilitate team knowledge: Provide regular updates and training to ensure the team is well-informed of hotel offerings, services, and local attractions

Track and improve performance

Monitor guest satisfaction metrics (e.g., SALT, Revinate), identify trends, and implement improvements as needed

Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications

Proven background in front office or hotel operations, ideally in a supervisory or managerial role.

Strong team management skills with the ability to motivate staff and drive service excellence.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to handle complaints and challenges professionally.

Proficient in hotel PMS and familiar with standard operational procedures.

Calm under pressure and responsive to changing priorities or schedules.

Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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