Front Desk Supervisor- Drift Nashville

About the role

TMC Hospitality was founded in 2016 by Philip Bates as an offshoot of TMC Group to bring its innovation and purposeful disruption to the hospitality industry. As a forward-thinking hotel development and management company focused on elevating hospitality from a service to an experience through strategic development, investment, and brand creation, the group has two hotel brands, Bode and Drift, in addition to Buttonwood Farm & Winery that cater to the concept of social group travel and experiences. Bode, with a location in Nashville, redefines traditional travel by creating flexible spaces that expertly blend the style of vacation rental homes with the comforts and conveniences of a boutique hotel. Drift, with locations in San Jose del Cabo, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and Nashville on the horizon, is a modern hotel concept for independent and group travelers who value adventure and culture with minimalist yet intentional details and amenities.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibility

The Front Desk Supervisor oversees daily front desk operations to ensure a seamless, thoughtful guest experience. In addition to performing all Front Desk Agent duties, this role provides leadership, training, and operational oversight of the team. The Front Desk Supervisor supports guest arrivals and departures, resolves escalations, manages room assignments, coordinates with other departments, and maintains accurate PMS and reporting records. This role partners closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, and leadership to ensure efficient communication, timely resolution of guest needs, and operational alignment across the property.

Guest Experience

• Welcome guests and manage check-in / check-out processes
• Anticipate guest needs; respond quickly and professionally to questions and concerns
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times
• Provide local recommendations and assist with concierge-style requests (dining, directions, experiences)
• Recognize special occasions and support the coordination of amenities or gestures
• Deliver amenities and pantry items once rooms are clean and ready
• Respond immediately to maintenance or housekeeping concerns; coordinate with Engineering, vendors, and Housekeeping as needed
• Handle guest concerns professionally; escalate as appropriate and ensure follow-up
• Monitor lobby and common areas for cleanliness and guest readiness

Front Desk Operations

• Assign rooms 7 days in advance; perform upgrades to maximize occupancy
• Review arrivals; confirm notes, alerts, special requests, and action items daily
• Check Action Reports to ensure proper task management
• Process upgrades, extensions, early check-ins, late check-outs; apply fees when appropriate