Front Office Manager

Marine & Lawn; Troon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Troon seeks an experienced Front Office Manager to lead the Reception, Concierge, and Nights team. You'll ensure exceptional guest service and team training while managing operations to optimize performance and drive revenues. Candidates should have at least 2 years in front office management and excellent communication skills. Perks include a generous recommend-a-friend scheme and access to various discounts. Join a vibrant team committed to guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Benefits

Generous recommend a friend scheme

Access to discounts and vouchers

Access to a GP on Demand

Recognition incentives

Team Member Events

Complimentary meals on duty

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Front Office management experience.
• Proven track record of building and leading successful teams.
• Ability to drive revenues with the support of the commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the front office team.
• Lead the performance of the front of house team.
• Continuously identify operational challenges and deliver solutions.
• Control front of house costs and drive revenue.
• Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed.
• Analyze guest feedback and ensure effective follow-up.

Skills

Previous Front Office management experience in the hotel industry

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Must have Opera PMS experience

Exceptional customer service skills

Strong organisational skills

MS Office Advanced

Tools

Opera PMS

MS Office

Job description

Who are we?

Marine Troon s a leading luxury golf and spa destination in the South West of Scotland.

Why us?

We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, and offer a range of benefits including development opportunities for staff at all levels.

What are we looking for?

As a Front Office Manager, you will be motivated and passionate to lead our dedicated and positive Reception, Concerige and Nights team. With guest satisfaction at the forefront of what we do, you will ensure our guests receive a warm welcome and the highest level of customer service as soon as they step foot through our doors. You will ensure your team is trained to the highest standard and are there to assist our guests with any needs they may have throughout their stay with us and ensure they leave wanting to rebook and tell all their friends how wonderful their experience was.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the front Office team and ensure the highest standards of guest service are always delivered.


• Lead the performance of the front of house team ensuring it is effectively managed through a focus on recruitment, training, problem resolution, coaching, succession planning and accountability.


• Continuously identify and analyse operational challenges and opportunities and deliver solutions for improvement.


• Control all front of house associated costs and drive revenues through upselling.


• Ensuring the department is maintained in a safe manner, following any health and safety guidelines and ensuring that the team carry out regular health and safety training and refresher.


• Taking part in regular fire drills to familiarise self with the systems and procedures, to ensure that team are refreshed every 6 months and Night team every 3 months.


• Analyse guest feedback, address all concerns and ensure effective follow-up.


• Work closely with all other leaders.


• Ensure the immaculate presentation of all front of house spaces.


• Develops relationships with return guests, group contacts and other guests in order to provide inspiring service.


• Network within our industry, keeping up to date with future trends.


• Check Opera regularly for guest requests/Maintenance issues/communication between departments.


• Undertaking Duty Manager responsibilities on a rota basis.


• Assist with other departments, as necessary.

What do you need?

• Previous Front Office management experience in the hotel industry (minimum 2 years).


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – a proven track record of building and leading successful teams.


• Must have Opera PMS experience (or similar) and have the skills to drive revenues with the support of the commercial team.


• Exceptional customer service skills.


• Commercially aware and able to impact business performance.


• Strong organisational skills.


• MS Office Advanced.


• Able to work a variety of shifts


• Ability to work under pressure

What are the perks?

• Generous recommend a friend scheme.


• Access to discounts and vouchers through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal.


• Access to a GP on Demand.


• Recognition incentives.


• Team Member Events.


• Complimentary meals on duty


• Free Parking

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to recruitment practices that do not discriminate against any job applicant because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

Right to work

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom.

About us

Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts is a collection of bespoke hotels in the world’s most distinguished golfing destinations. Nestled along some of the most coveted courses across the globe, each of our properties offer unforgettable travel experiences inspired in the history and legacy of the once-in-a-lifetime destinations they call home. Here, we invite locals, neighbours, and international travellers alike to embrace the beauty of where land meets sea as they embark upon a journey rooted in service, storytelling, and adventure. For more information visit marineandlawn.com.