We are looking for an experienced and motivated Front Office Manager to lead our Front Office team and shape the guest experience from check in to check out. This is a key leadership role where your presence, confidence and people skills will directly influence how guests feel and how well the team performs. Your leadership will set the tone. Through encouragement, clarity and trust, you will motivate the team to deliver consistently high standards while remaining responsive to each guest's individual needs. Working closely with other hotel departments, you will help create a seamless and reassuring guest journey, where people feel cared for at every stage of their stay.
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and support the Front Office team to deliver a warm, consistent and high quality guest experience
- Ensure all front desk operations - including check in, check out and billing - are completed accurately, efficiently and calmly
- Develop and maintain clear procedures that support smooth daily operations, including effective management of inventory and supplies
- Work collaboratively with other hotel departments to ensure a joined up, seamless experience for guests
- Review guest feedback and use it constructively to improve service and strengthen the guest journey
- Train, coach and develop team members, ensuring they feel confident, capable and supported in their roles
Qualifications
- Implement initiatives that support revenue growth and occupancy, while maintaining service quality and team wellbeing
- Is an experienced Front Office professional ready to lead with confidence, empathy and clarity
- Enjoys bringing structure and calm to busy, guest focused environments
- Naturally supports and motivates others, helping people feel secure, valued and capable in their work
- Understands that great guest service starts with a well supported, engaged team
- Communicates clearly and positively, even when handling pressure or resolving challenges
- Takes pride in creating welcoming, well run spaces where guests and colleagues feel looked after
- Wants to make a meaningful impact in a role that balances operational excellence with human connection
Work Location
The Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton is ideally located just off Junction 1 of the M32, close to the University of the West of England Bristol (UWE) and MOD Abbeywood. The hotel offers a variety of dining options, with a bar and lounge providing excellent all-day dining choices. Our Health and Fitness Club features a fully equipped gym, heated swimming pool, and sauna.
Benefits
- Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
- Access to the IHG Employee Room Benefit Programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
- Refer a friend scheme from 500 to 1000 per referral.
- Hospital Plan.
- Online Health Portal.
- Eye Care.
- Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
- Pension Scheme.
- Free meals on duty.
- Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.
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