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Assistant Front Office Manager
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Location

Columbus

Type

full-time

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About this role

We’re Sonesta International Hotels.
The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Front Office Manager supports the daily operations of the Front Desk and Reservations to ensure an exceptional guest experience aligned with Sonesta Service and G.U.E.S.T. standards. This role supervises front office staff, oversees cash and credit card security, supports revenue optimization through room inventory and pricing strategies, and ensures consistent service delivery across all shifts. The Assistant Front Office Manager plays a key leadership role in training, communication, service recovery, and cross-departmental coordination to drive guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients.  Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel. 
  • Ensure all staff is properly trained on all front desk operations, hotel facilities and services, local directions and safety and emergency procedures.  Ensure all staff has the supplies needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
  • Supervise the front desk and reservation functions to ensure the delivery of superior guest services, the security of monies, credit card transactions and guest information.
  • Responsible for the supervision of the security of cash, credit card transactions, and guest information.
  • Supervise the overall seasonal demand reservation strategy as communicated by the hotel management team with regard to room type and length of stay pricing.  Work with the hotel’s property management system (Opera) and reservation system (Synxis) to maximize revenue through occupancy and rate adjustments based on market conditions.
  • Establish effective Front Desk communication and information system through logs, department meetings, and one-on-one interaction with the staff.
  • Ensure guest special requests are fulfilled and proper delivery of guest services is delivered.
  • Supervise the daily execution of the shoppe and the pour by ensuring each is stocked and maintained in an orderly and appealing manner.
  • Establish and implement appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure complete guest satisfaction. Respond to guest complaints or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
  • Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location. Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.
  • Supervising the accurate processing all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposits, and counting/securing assigned cash bank(s).
  • Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
  • Regularly sell hotel rooms through direct client contact.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, and alcohol services.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two years of previous hotel experience required.
  • Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances preferred.
  • Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities preferred.
  • Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification.
  • May be required to obtain a TIPS certification.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems required.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
  • Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently handling objects and equipment.
  • Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Supervision,Training,Communication,Problem Solving,Mathematical Skills,Organizational Skills,Service Recovery,Revenue Optimization,Cash Handling,Front Desk Operations,Reservation Management,Teamwork,Compliance,Safety Procedures,Microsoft Office

About Sonesta Columbus, OH

Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta.

With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of Sonesta's hotels.

Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 85 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in!

As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It’s our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past.

Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can’t wait to meet you.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitality

What you'll do

  • The Assistant Front Office Manager supports daily operations of the Front Desk and Reservations to ensure an exceptional guest experience. This role supervises front office staff, oversees cash and credit card security, and ensures consistent service delivery across all shifts.

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