Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Front Office Manager

Crescent Hotels & Resorts  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  24 days ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Service Excellence

  • Deliver personalized, luxury-level guest service aligned with Curio Collection’s distinctive identity and storytelling approach
  • Handle VIP arrivals, special requests, and service recovery with professionalism and discretion
  • Monitor guest feedback channels (Medallia, SALT, reviews) and implement service improvements
  • Maintain a strong lobby presence to engage with guests and anticipate needs

Operations Management

  • Assist in overseeing daily front office operations, including front desk, concierge, bell services, and guest relations
  • Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards, policies, and procedures
  • Manage room inventory, upgrades, and rate strategies in coordination with Revenue Management
  • Oversee shift operations, including scheduling, payroll, and labor controls

Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise, coach, and mentor front office team members to uphold luxury service standards
  • Conduct training sessions focused on service excellence, upselling, and brand culture
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment

Financial Performance

  • Assist in achieving departmental KPIs, including ADR, RevPAR, upsell revenue, and guest satisfaction scores
  • Monitor cash handling, billing accuracy, and credit policies
  • Identify opportunities to increase ancillary revenue (upgrades, amenities, experiences)

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure adherence to safety, security, and data privacy standards
  • Conduct regular audits of front office procedures and guest touchpoints
  • Maintain brand audit readiness and uphold luxury presentation standards

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Minimum 2–4 years of Front Office supervisory experience in an upscale or luxury hotel environment
  • Previous experience with Hilton systems (OnQ, R&I, PEP,etc.) preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to deliver high-touch, personalized guest service
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Attributes

  • Passion for storytelling and delivering unique, locally inspired guest experiences (Curio Collection ethos)
  • High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment
Crescent Hotels & Resorts

About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we believe success is the product of direct contact and experience. This guiding principle drives every aspect of hotel operations throughout Crescent. Recognized as one of the industry's top third-party hotel management companies, Crescent is committed to delivering excellence in hotel operations, profitability, and guest service through a hands-on approach and practical experience.

Crescent’s foundational service offering is third-party hotel management of upper upscale full-service and luxury hotels and resorts in the US and Canada. The portfolio includes luxury lifestyle assets as well as hotels and resorts within the premier brands by Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. At Crescent, we are more than just a collection of hotels, we are a progressive company determined to be the employer of choice in the hospitality industry. Strong core values related to customer service and associate satisfaction account for the continued success of our company. Crescent seeks and recruits energetic, innovative individuals who have a desire to work in a results-driven environment. Our success is the direct result of everyone working together toward a common goal: To deliver exceptional service to our valued guests and provide a high quality work environment for our associates.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we expect our leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, strive to execute flawlessly and recognize our most important asset is our PEOPLE. We know our associates look to their leaders to embody the corporate culture. Our leaders’ passion and dedication will inspire you who, in turn, will share that enthusiasm with our guests.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fairfax, Virginia
Year Founded
2001
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