Director of Front Office
East West Hospitality · Vail, CO · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$90k–$100k/yrFull-time
Duties
- Lead all Front Office operations, including Front Desk, Night Audit, Concierge, Bell Services, Valet, and Ski Valet, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence.
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and engagement.
- Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, labor management, payroll, and departmental performance to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Deliver exceptional experiences for homeowners, guests, and visitors by maintaining luxury service standards and resolving concerns with professionalism and care.
- Collaborate with Housekeeping, Engineering, Sales & Marketing and other departments to ensure seamless operations and a personalized guest experience.
- Monitor performance, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and service standards.
- Provide visible leadership as a key member of the resort team, supporting strategic initiatives and serving as Manager-on-Duty as assigned.
Requirements
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to remain calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused while leading a team through daily challenges and opportunities.
- 3–5+ years of progressive Front Office leadership experience in luxury hospitality, with a strong understanding of Front Desk, Concierge, Bell/Valet, Ski Valet, and Night Audit operations.
- Experience hiring, training, coaching, and developing teams, along with strong knowledge of property management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred, but not required.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan with discretionary employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted gym membership at The Athletic Club Westin
- Corporate discounts through Perk Spot
- Sabbatical Program
- $500 Referral Program