We invite you to apply to join our leadership team at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago team as Front Desk Manager !
Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa.
We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city’s business and financial center. Adorn Restaurant features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered.
Job Title: Front Desk Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Job type: Full-time
Our Open Opportunity
The Front Desk Manager directs and controls the activities of the Front Desk to create a special welcoming and memorable experience for our guests. Their primary responsibilities are to ensure the smooth registration and cashiering functions of the Front Desk. They oversee a team of Assistant Managers and Front Desk staff, ensuring accurate communication and follow-up on any problems, guest requests, and special requirements. The Front Desk Manager reviews daily arrivals, VIPs, special request, group needs, room assignments and coordinates with Housekeeping Department the needs of guests.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language
- Department head experience in Rooms Division, as well as housekeeping management experience preferred
- Able to efficiently and effectively handle stressful situations and guest concerns/complaints
- Experience with Opera preferred
- Front Office experience extremely helpful
External candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.
Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.
Internal Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts employees may be eligible for visa sponsorship via an L-1A Visa. Please contact your People & Culture Team regarding eligibility.
About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of; the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. We look for talent who share the Golden Rule – people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. As Four Seasons works towards phenomenal growth in the next decade, our most valuable partners continue to be our talent, with whom we have a strong relationship based on the Golden Rule. This relationship is made tangible by the awards received year after year by Four Seasons on a corporate level, as well as by our hotels, resorts and residences around the world, making us an undisputed “employer of choice.”
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
“The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion, and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” – Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Benefits of Working at Four Seasons
- Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
- Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.
- Competitive wages and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Plan) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan including Employer Matching Program
- Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round.
- Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms & Employee Meals
- And so much more!