Front Office Manager - Fixed Term - London

Front Office Manager - Bedford

Imperial London Hotel Group

40 hours (5 / 7 days rota) - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

36,828.00 GBP + Benefits

Imperial London Hotels has been running hotels in Central London for over 180 years, currently operating seven 3 & 4-star hotels in the heart of Bloomsbury.  Independent and family-owned, ILH has a unique heritage and culture that remains its foundation as it evolves and modernises. The portfolio includes The Royal National Hotel which remains UK largest hotel with over 1,600 rooms, The Bedford Hotel, The President Hotel, The Tavistock Hotel, The Morton Hotel and our newly acquired IHG Branded Holiday Inn Bloomsbury. Following a major refurbishment, The Imperial Hotel will open as ILH flagship 4* Deluxe Hotel in 2025.

We are now recruiting a Front Office Manager at our Bedford Hotel based in the heart of Bloomsbury to join our vibrant and multi-cultural team. We don't want you to work for us, we want you to work with us and be part of our ILH Family. 

This role will be on a Fixed Term Contract to cover a Maternity Leave.

Putting our guests at the heart of everything you do, you make it your mission to ensure that you and your team deliver an exceptional guest journey from check in to check out. Working alongside Assistant Front Office Managers, you will be a role model for the team, leading by example to create a memorable guest experience for each guest, and address any shortfalls in service quality and operating standards.

Key Duties will include the following:

• Formal and informal liaison with Departmental Management, Supervisors and Staff Members on operational matters, ensuring Supervisors retain full accountability for addressing areas of improvement in Front of House Operations.
• Conduct regular team meetings with Supervisors and Staff Members to discuss agreed areas of operational focus including security, service quality, KPIs, targets, guest feedback and manage matters arising from meetings, including action plans.
• Support and partner with Departmental Management and Supervisors on all staff matters, including recruitment, retention, employee relations, training & development, career development, and reward & recognition.

What we would like from you

• Previous experience as an Assistant Front Office Manager or Front Office Manager in a similar operation.
• A Passion for hospitality, you are all about creating memorable experiences for others no matter what time of day.
• Commercially focused with an understanding of how to maximise profits through revenue management. Experience of budgets, P&L and forecasting would be advantageous.
• A multi-tasker with your excellent organisation skills, you can prioritise workload and also adapt to changing priorities where needed.
• You will be a natural leader with the ability to motivate and develop a team to reach their full potential both personally and professionally.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft and knowledge of Reservation Systems (Opera).

What you will get in return

• Holidays 28 (inc. of bank holidays) increasing with length of service up to 33 days
• Free Meals on Duty and Uniforms
• Workplace pension scheme
• 300 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Opportunity to explore other roles within ILH Group after 1 year of service
• 50% discount to friends and family in our hotels (excluding Morton Hotel)
• Interest-free season ticket loan (after probation)
• Training and development through our ILH Group Academy
• Employee recognition awards, Christmas Party and other social events
• Reward and recognition schemes
• e-points to be used across several high street brands and online retailers
• Supported by Hospitality Action
• Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Restaurant outlets