Front Office Manager

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Front Office Manager – Essex | Up to £38,000 + global hotel perks & career progression

Looking to take the lead in a dynamic hotel environment with access to outstanding global benefits? This Front Office Manager role in Essex offers the perfect opportunity to step into a senior position where your leadership and guest service skills will truly shine.

Based in a busy, corporate-focused hotel, this is an exciting chance to drive standards, lead a passionate team, and develop your career within an internationally recognised brand.

Why apply for this Front Office Manager role?

Because you'll be joining a business that invests in its people and rewards success:

  • Employee discounts on accommodation across the group
  • Access to shopping discounts and a cycle to work scheme
  • Benefit from the global IHG employee room programme
  • Recognised through team reward and recognition initiatives
  • Access to a comprehensive health benefit plan
  • Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced Front Office environment

Key Responsibilities:

As Front Office Manager, you'll lead from the front and ensure a seamless guest experience:

  • Manage the day-to-day running of reception, ensuring exceptional service standards
  • Train, coach and motivate the Receptionist team to deliver outstanding guest experiences
  • Oversee bookings and ensure the reservations system is accurate and efficient
  • Control departmental budgets, including labour and operational costs
  • Handle guest queries, complaints, and VIP arrivals with professionalism
  • Maintain health & safety compliance, including fire procedures and risk assessments
  • Monitor room allocations, upgrades, and special requests

What we're looking for:

To succeed as Front Office Manager in Essex, you'll bring:

  • Previous experience as a senior Receptionist or within Front Office operations
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
  • Excellent communication skills and a guest-first mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hotel environment
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Opera systems (essential)
  • Previous IHG experience (advantageous)

If you're ready to step into a Front Office Manager position in Essex where you can lead a team, elevate guest experiences, and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDFOH
Location │ Essex
Role │ Front Office Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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Job Description:

Front Office Manager – Essex | Up to £38,000 + global hotel perks & career progression

Looking to take the lead in a dynamic hotel environment with access to outstanding global benefits? This Front Office Manager role in Essex offers the perfect opportunity to step into a senior position where your leadership and guest service skills will truly shine.

Based in a busy, corporate-focused hotel, this is an exciting chance to drive standards, lead a passionate team, and develop your career within an internationally recognised brand.

Why apply for this Front Office Manager role?

Because you’ll be joining a business that invests in its people and rewards success:

  • Employee discounts on accommodation across the group
  • Access to shopping discounts and a cycle to work scheme
  • Benefit from the global IHG employee room programme
  • Recognised through team reward and recognition initiatives
  • Access to a comprehensive health benefit plan
  • Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced Front Office environment

Key Responsibilities:

As Front Office Manager, you’ll lead from the front and ensure a seamless guest experience:

  • Manage the day-to-day running of reception, ensuring exceptional service standards
  • Train, coach and motivate the Receptionist team to deliver outstanding guest experiences
  • Oversee bookings and ensure the reservations system is accurate and efficient
  • Control departmental budgets, including labour and operational costs
  • Handle guest queries, complaints, and VIP arrivals with professionalism
  • Maintain health & safety compliance, including fire procedures and risk assessments
  • Monitor room allocations, upgrades, and special requests

What we’re looking for:

To succeed as Front Office Manager in Essex, you’ll bring:

  • Previous experience as a senior Receptionist or within Front Office operations
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
  • Excellent communication skills and a guest-first mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hotel environment
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Opera systems (essential)
  • Previous IHG experience (advantageous)

If you’re ready to step into a Front Office Manager position in Essex where you can lead a team, elevate guest experiences, and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDFOHLocation │ EssexRole │ Front Office Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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Posted: May 17th, 2026