Marriott La Jolla

Hospitality

DirectorofFrontOffice

$85–90k La Jolla, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Director of Front Office at Marriott La Jolla. Skills: Front Office Operations, Guest Services Operations, Guest Satisfaction, Team Development. Lead Front Office operations. Lead Guest Services operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Guests receive exceptional service; Front Office leaders operate with confidence; Front Office associates operate with accountability; Guest concerns resolved quickly; Guest concerns resolved professionally; GSS metrics improve; Guest loyalty metrics improve; Teams collaborate effectively; Associates feel supported; Associates feel engaged; Associates feel developed; Front Office operates efficiently; Maintain high service standards

Industry & Context.

Hospitality
Problems you'll solve

Resolve guest concerns; Service recovery efforts; Analyze operational data; Implement solutions

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to stand, Ability to walk, Ability to move, Lift up to 25 pounds

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience, Hospitality leader experience, Experience in fast paced environment, Experience developing teams, Experience solving operational challenges, Experience creating memorable guest experiences, Experience leading from the front, Experience coaching future leaders, Experience improving guest satisfaction, Experience creating culture of ownership, Experience in service excellence, Experience leading daily Front Office operations, Experience leading daily Guest Services operations, Experience creating guest focused culture, Experience delivering warm personalized service, Experience driving Guest Satisfaction Scores, Experience driving loyalty metrics, Experience driving online reputation performance, Experience coaching leaders, Experience coaching associates, Experience holding leaders accountable, Experience holding associates accountable, Experience partnering with Housekeeping, Experience partnering with Engineering, Experience partnering with Food & Beverage, Experience partnering with Sales, Experience partnering with Finance, Experience managing labor, Experience managing scheduling, Experience managing payroll, Experience managing productivity, Experience managing departmental expenses, Experience leading service recovery efforts, Experience resolving guest concerns, Experience supporting VIP arrivals, Experience supporting group business, Experience supporting special events, Experience preparing department for inspections, Experience preparing department for audits, Experience preparing department for evaluations, Experience building teamwork culture, Experience building urgency culture, Experience building professionalism culture, Experience building continuous improvement culture, Experience leading by example, Experience maintaining operational presence, Experience balancing service excellence, Experience balancing financial goals, Experience communicating clearly, Experience communicating professionally, Experience coaching teams, Experience developing teams, Experience holding teams accountable, Experience thriving in fast paced environment, Experience understanding guest experiences begin with associate experiences, Experience embracing change, Experience leading teams through transformation, Experience recruiting Front Office team members, Experience interviewing Front Office team members, Experience hiring Front Office team members, Experience training Front Office team members, Experience supervising Front Office team members, Experience evaluating Front Office team members, Experience developing Front Office team members, Experience conducting regular coaching, Experience conducting performance conversations, Experience administering progressive discipline, Experience administering performance management, Experience creating development opportunities, Experience creating succession plans, Experience fostering accountability culture, Experience fostering engagement culture, Experience fostering continuous improvement culture, Experience ensuring exceptional guest service, Experience assisting with VIP arrivals, Experience assisting with service recovery, Experience assisting with guest escalations, Experience reviewing guest surveys, Experience reviewing online reviews, Experience reviewing feedback trends, Experience implementing action plans, Experience ensuring team members deliver Marriott service standards, Experience promoting personalized service, Experience promoting guest recognition initiatives, Experience overseeing Front Office functions, Experience overseeing Guest Services functions, Experience maintaining communication with Housekeeping, Experience maintaining communication with Engineering, Experience maintaining communication with Sales, Experience maintaining communication with Revenue Management, Experience monitoring room inventory, Experience monitoring arrivals, Experience monitoring departures, Experience monitoring guest requests, Experience supporting group business execution, Experience supporting special event execution, Experience ensuring operational standards followed, Experience ensuring operational procedures followed, Experience managing payroll, Experience managing labor productivity, Experience managing scheduling, Experience managing departmental expenses, Experience monitoring staffing levels, Experience supporting budgeting efforts, Experience supporting forecasting efforts, Experience reviewing operational reports, Experience identifying opportunities for improvement, Experience ensuring compliance with company policies, Experience ensuring compliance with financial controls, Experience with leadership abilities, Experience with coaching abilities, Experience building trust with guests, Experience building trust with associates, Experience building trust with leaders, Experience with organizational skills, Experience with time management skills, Experience analyzing operational data, Experience implementing solutions, Experience managing multiple priorities, Experience with financial management understanding, Experience with labor management understanding, Experience with service excellence commitment, Experience with continuous improvement commitment, Ability to stand for extended periods, Ability to walk for extended periods, Ability to move throughout hotel areas, Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Nice to Have

Marriott brand standards alignment

What You'll Do.

Lead Front Office operations

Lead Guest Services operations

Create guest focused culture

Deliver warm personalized service

Drive Guest Satisfaction Scores

Drive loyalty metrics

Drive online reputation performance

Hold leaders accountable

Hold associates accountable

Partner with Housekeeping

Partner with Engineering

Partner with Food & Beverage

Manage departmental expenses

Lead service recovery efforts

Resolve guest concerns professionally

Resolve guest concerns effectively

Support group business

Support special events

Prepare department for inspections

Prepare department for audits

Prepare department for brand evaluations

Build teamwork culture

Build urgency culture

Build professionalism culture

Build continuous improvement culture

Maintain operational presence

Balance service excellence

Balance business goals

Balance financial goals

Communicate professionally

Hold teams accountable

Lead teams through transformation

Recruit Front Office team members

Interview Front Office team members

Hire Front Office team members

Train Front Office team members

Supervise Front Office team members

Evaluate Front Office team members

Develop Front Office team members

Conduct regular coaching

Conduct performance conversations

Administer progressive discipline

Administer performance management

Create development opportunities

Create succession plans

Foster accountability culture

Foster engagement culture

Foster continuous improvement culture

Ensure exceptional guest service

Assist with VIP arrivals

Assist with service recovery

Assist with guest escalations

Review online reviews

Review feedback trends

Implement action plans

Ensure team members deliver Marriott service standards

Promote personalized service

Promote guest recognition initiatives

Oversee Front Office functions

Oversee Guest Services functions

Maintain communication with Housekeeping

Maintain communication with Engineering

Maintain communication with Sales

Maintain communication with Revenue Management

Maintain communication with Food & Beverage

Monitor room inventory

Monitor guest requests

Support group business execution

Support special event execution

Ensure operational standards followed

Ensure operational procedures followed

Manage labor productivity

Manage departmental expenses

Monitor staffing levels

Support budgeting efforts

Support forecasting efforts

Review operational reports

Identify opportunities for improvement

Ensure compliance with company policies

Ensure compliance with financial controls

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Housekeeping; Partner with Engineering; Partner with Food & Beverage; Partner with Sales; Partner with Finance; Maintain communication with Housekeeping; Maintain communication with Engineering; Maintain communication with Sales; Maintain communication with Revenue Management; Maintain communication with Food & Beverage

Communication Scope

Communicate clearly; Communicate professionally

Full Job Description

**About Us** Surround yourself with modern comforts at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla. Our stylish hotel positions you near dazzling destinations including La Jolla Shores, Birch Aquarium, the University of California, San Diego and the beautiful Westfield UTC shopping mall. The San Diego Trolley line has been extended North and now stops right outside our hotel for commuting. Our associates enjoy daily free meals in our spacious associate cafeteria, and a monthly Town Hall/luncheon in our ballroom with special delights from our Chef and games and prizes. We also offer free parking on site and hotel discounts with all Marriott brands worldwide. Join our commitment to our community with one of our monthly volunteer activities throughout the city. Come see us today to learn more! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. **Overview** At Marriott La Jolla, we are building a culture centered on exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, accountability, and leadership development. We are looking for a highly engaged hospitality leader who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys developing teams, solving operational challenges, and creating memorable guest experiences. This is not a behind-the-desk leadership role. The successful candidate will be visible throughout the operation, actively support their team, and help drive the cultural transformation currently underway at the property. If you enjoy leading from the front, coaching future leaders, improving guest satisfaction, and creating a culture of ownership and service e

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