

Front of the House Manager
(19606)
At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.
Cradled on the cusp of the Baja Peninsula, One&Only Palmilla is a legendary retreat where the marvels of Mexico come to life in ultimate style. The warm Mexican charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.
About the Job
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The Front of the House Manager is responsible for leading all front-facing guest service departments and ensuring full compliance with hotel service standards, operational excellence, and the consistent delivery of exceptional luxury guest experiences.
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This role oversees the daily operations ensuring seamless coordination across all front-of-house functions. The position plays a key leadership role in elevating the guest journey, optimizing efficiency, driving financial performance, and fostering a culture of service excellence.
About You
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Proven leadership experience in luxury hospitality, preferably within Front Office or Rooms Division.
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Minimum of 5+ years in progressive hotel operations roles.
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Strong operational knowledge of Front Office systems and guest service procedures.
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Demonstrated ability to lead multicultural teams and inspire service excellence.
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High emotional intelligence and strong decision-making abilities.
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Experience managing budgets, departmental KPIs, and performance metrics.
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Strong conflict resolution and service recovery skills.
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Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish preferred.
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Ability to work on flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
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Professional presentation aligned with luxury hospitality standards.
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Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
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Ability to remain composed under pressure and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
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champion, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, luxury hospitality, and guest satisfaction at all times.
Key Responsibilities
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Operational Leadership
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Oversee and lead the operations of RAM´s, Host Department, Night Manager.
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Ensure seamless daily arrival and departure experiences, including VIP greetings and room readiness oversight.
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Serve as Manager On Duty when required.
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Maintain cleanliness, organization, and ambiance of all front-of-house public areas.
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Ensure all departmental procedures and brand standards are consistently upheld.
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Monitor and elevate the complete guest journey across all touchpoints.
Service Excellence & Guest Experience
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Lead by example in guest engagement, service recovery, and luxury hospitality standards.
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Ensure all guest communications and emails are responded as per standard time.
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Represent the resort in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
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Foster a culture focused on personalization, anticipation of guest needs, and memorable experiences.
Team Leadership & Development
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Lead weekly departmental meetings and participate in Executive/Operations meetings as required.
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Coach, mentor, and evaluate team leaders; set annual objectives and monitor performance progress.
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Ensure all sub-departments follow structured annual training plans and colleague development initiatives.
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Collaborate with HR on recruitment, staffing plans, vacation scheduling, and compliance with policies and procedures.
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Promote collaboration across departments to achieve guest satisfaction and resort performance goals.
Financial & Strategic Contribution
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Assist in establishing operational and financial goals and strategies.
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Participate in resort CAPEX planning and follow through on front-of-house projects.
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Monitor departmental performance to maximize efficiency and cost control.
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Work closely with the Director of Engineering regarding room-related maintenance needs and service enhancements.
Additional Responsibilities
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Ensure alignment with all company policies and brand standards.
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Perform any other duties as assigned by the Hotel Manager.
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Maintain required pars of all front office and stationary supplies.
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Review daily front office work and activity reports generated by Night Audit.
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Review Front office log book and Guest feedback forms on a daily basis.
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Maintain an organised and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases, vouchering, schedules, forecasts, reports and tracking logs.
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Perform other duties as requested by management.
Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.