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Assistant Director of Front Office
Assistant Director of Front Office-February 2024
Orlando
Feb 12, 2026
About Assistant Director of Front Office

  Job Number 24012466

  Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations

  Location Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Florida, United States

  Schedule Full-Time

  Located Remotely? N

  Relocation? Y

  Position Type Management

  JOB SUMMARY

  Assists the Front Office Manager in administering front office functions and supervising staff on a daily basis. Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, Switchboard and Guest Services/Front Desk. Position directs and works with managers and employees to carry out procedures ensuring an efficient check in and check out process. Ensures guest and employee satisfaction and maximizes the financial performance of the department.

  CANDIDATE PROFILE

  Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

  OR

  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

  CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

  Supporting Management of Front Desk Team

  • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

  • Supervises and manages employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

  • Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.

  • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

  Monitoring and Supporting Progress Toward Guest Services and Front Desk Goals

  • Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

  • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

  • Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

  • Strives to improve service performance.

  • Collaborates with the Front Office Manager on ways to continually improve departmental service.

  • Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.

  • Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans based on review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results.

  • Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

  Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

  • Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

  • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

  • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

  • Sets a positive example for guest relations.

  • Displays outstanding hospitality skills.

  • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

  • Interacts with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.

  • Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.

  • Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.

  • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

  Managing Projects and Policies

  • Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.

  • Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.

  • Monitors adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates.

  Additional Responsibilities

  • Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

  • Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

  • Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

  • Functions in place of the Front Office Manager in his/her absence.

  • Communicates critical information from pre- and post-convention meetings to the Front Office staff.

  • Participates in department meetings.

  The salary range for this position is $63,000 to $81,000 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

  The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

  Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

  At Renaissance Hotels, we believe in helping our guests experience the DNA of the neighborhoods they are visiting. Our guests come to discover and uncover the unexpected, to dive into a new culture, or simply to make the most of a free evening. They see business travel as an adventure because they see all travel as an adventure. Where others may settle for the usual, our guests see a chance to bring home a great story. And so do we. We’re looking for fellow spontaneous explorers to join our team to bring the spirit of the neighborhood to our guests. If this sounds like you, we invite you to discover career opportunities with Renaissance Hotels. In joining Renaissance Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.

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