Front Office Manager | Guest Services Leadership フロントオフィスマネージャー
Overview
Our client is seeking a Front Office Manager to lead the front desk operations of a 200-plus key hotel in Central Tokyo, part of one of the world's largest international hotel groups. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape and rebuild the front office team in a high-occupancy, internationally renowned property with direct reporting to senior leadership and real upward visibility. Benefits include access to extensive training resources, career mobility within a global portfolio, and the chance to work in a close-knit environment where your impact is immediately visible.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily front office operations including check-in and check-out
Handle guest escalations and execute recovery strategies
Coach and develop front office team members
Manage occupancy and control rate integrity
Support hiring, onboarding, and people management
Maintain composure and lead under high occupancy pressure
Collaborate with international, multicultural guest-facing teams
Operate and oversee hotel property management systems (PMS)
Report front office performance and issues to senior management
Requirements:
Front office or guest services leadership experience in hotels (mandatory)
Fluent English communication skills (mandatory)
Conversational or better Japanese language skills (preferred)
Experience managing high occupancy hotel environments
Proven ability to handle guest escalations and recovery
Strong team leadership and coaching skills
Experience with hotel property management systems (PMS) like Opera or similar
Knowledge of revenue management and rate integrity control
Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment
Familiarity with hiring and onboarding processes in hospitality