The LaSalle Hotel Chicago Autograph Collection - Director Front Office

Aimbridge Hospitality LLC
  • Chicago, IL
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Join our team as Director of the Front Office!

    Step into the spotlight as our Director of Front Office! You'll lead and energize the entire Front Office team to create memorable guest experiences and keep the hotel running smoothly. With a sharp eye on both stellar service and smart finances, youll support guest loyalty efforts and lend your expertise to room operations and reporting whenever needed.

    KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Operation Maestro: Directs all things Front Office, from guest check-in/check-out wizardry to managing room inventory, upholding brand standards, and ensuring profitability through smart budgeting and policy enforcement.
    • Team Champion: Coaches, motivates, and grows the Front Office crew with supervision, counseling, evaluations, and recognition-plus recruits, interviews, and trains new stars!
    • Guest Satisfaction Guru: Monitors guest service trends, addresses issues with a smile, and resolves concerns to keep guests raving about their stay.
    • Revenue Rockstar: Launches creative marketing and up-selling strategies to fill rooms and boost revenue, while keeping the team up-to-date on all hotel happenings and promotions.
    • Crisis Commander: Stays emergency-ready with certifications, leads daily reporting and decision-making, participates in Manager on Duty shifts, and steps up for any project or challenge thrown their way.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    • At least 6 years progressive experience in front desk leadership; or a 4-year college degree and at least 4 to 5 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 5 to 6 years of related experience.
    • Specific brand experience/OnQ [PMS - property management] Certification (as defined by property), 500+ room experience, and/or previous director level experience preferred.
    • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage complex issues.
    • Proficient with Windows Operating Systems and capable of analyzing and using financial and data information.

    After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

    • Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
    • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
    • Term Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • 401k Retirement Plan

    PROPERTY INFORMATION:

    The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection located on South LaSalle Street in the heart of Chicago's financial district, is a 232-room luxury hotel occupying the top four floors of a historic landmark building. It sits atop the JW Marriott Hotel, which occupies the first 12 stories of the former Continental Bank building.

    Application deadline for Colorado positions:

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Skills

    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Property Managementunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Up-Sellingunmatched

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