Director of Front Office Operations - The Palmer House
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Director of Front Office Operations - The Palmer House

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Director of Front Office Operations - The Palmer House

About the job


Due to an internal promotion within the company, the historic and luxurious Palmer House is looking for its next Director of Front Office Operations!

An icon of downtown Chicago for over 145 years, the Palmer House sits at the heart of the theater district. With 1,641 rooms, over 130,000 square feet of elegant banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets, this incredible property offers an exciting opportunity for an engaging Front Office leader with proven success in a large hotel setting. Experience leading other managers as well as leading a large, multi-layered front office team within a 700+ room hotel is required. Union and luxury hotel experience is a huge plus.

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity with a company just recently voted the 2019 & 2020 Fortune Best Company to Work for in the U.S., then this may be the perfect match for you!

What will I be doing?

As a Director of Front Office, you would be responsible for directing and administering of all Front Office operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Direct and administer all Front Office operations to include, but not limited to, guest service and registration (check-in/check-out), room inventory and availability, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, cost controls and overall profitability, marketing initiatives, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, department management, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement and meeting participation and facilitation
  • Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
  • Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
  • Initiate and implement marketing and up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities to maximize room occupancy and overall revenue
  • Implement and monitor all corporate marketing programs
  • Ensure team members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies and knowledge of the local area and events
  • Run and complete daily reports, analyze data and make decisions based on data
  • Resolve guest issues and concerns to guest satisfaction
  • Recruit, interview and train team members


What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

  • Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
  • Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
  • Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
  • Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
  • Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
  • Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline


In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

  • Quality
  • Productivity
  • Dependability
  • Customer Focus
  • Adaptability


What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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Director of Front Office Operations - The Palmer House

Chicago, IL, United States

Full-time, Indefinite

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