Front Office Manager

Since opening in 1953, the Bahia Resort Hotel has been a hospitality leader in San Diego. Tucked away on a fourteen-acre peninsula in Mission Bay, the 314-room resort is a beachside escape for experiencing the best of America’s Finest City. The Bahia Resort Hotel is owned by Evans Hotels , LLC, a family‑owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well‑being through variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands‑on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company‑wide beach clean‑ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY

The Front Office Manager (“Gerente de Recepción”) provides our guests with the personal service and attention that will exceed their expectations. Directs and coordinates the activities of the Front Desk, Retail, Recreation, Concierge and Bell Staff to ensure quality guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

PAY & PERKS

Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 DOE** Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property. Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends. Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card. Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts. Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time. Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Lead, supervise, coach, and develop all Front Office associates and leadership positions, including Front Desk Agents, Rooms Controllers, PBX/Operators, Bell Staff, Recreation Staff, and Retail Staff. Establish and maintain departmental expectations, service standards, operational procedures, SOPs, training materials, quick reference guides, and workflow documentation. Conduct daily stand‑up meetings and shift briefings to communicate operational updates, guest concerns, VIP arrivals, service expectations, departmental priorities, and pass‑down communication between shifts. Train Front Office associates on company policies, guest service standards, operational procedures, and system updates. Address performance concerns through coaching, counseling, documentation, corrective action, performance evaluations, attendance records, and training logs. Oversee all daily Front Office operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences, efficient service delivery, proper staffing levels based on occupancy and operational demands, and operational follow‑through between shifts. Maintain awareness of hotel occupancy, arrivals, departures, groups, and operational impacts to ensure efficient operations and guest service delivery. Review guest feedback, Medallia scores, and operational trends to identify service improvement opportunities and support guest satisfaction goals. Participate in leadership meetings, operational meetings, and executive communication updates while working closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, Reservations, Revenue Management, and Food & Beverage leadership teams. Prepare the ten‑day hotel forecast and distribute it to the appropriate departments. Act as the general cashier by maintaining a cash bank within hotel guidelines. Work closely with the Hotel Manager and General Manager to support hotel operations, execute operational priorities, address guest and associate concerns, and ensure alignment with overall hotel service and financial goals. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred. At least 3-5 years of relevant experience and/or training. A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement. Previous similar position in an upscale hotel or similar industry is required. Experience running shifts, scheduling, performance management, problem‑solving, guest servicing and running day‑to‑day operations. Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required. Experience with Infor HMS, MIWA key systems, Sertifi, Medallia, PMS systems, and hotel operational systems preferred. Must have an unexpired and valid driver's license with no recent violations. For insurance purposes, candidates must be over 21 years of age. Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team‑oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges. Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs. The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq. **The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evans Hotels