Photo of Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston, Evanston, IL

Front Office Manager

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

1818 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

178 Room Hotel
If you have a passion for hospitality and enjoy providing exceptional guest service, APPLY NOW!
Full-Time
PM

About Us: Our TEAM culture motivates and encourages each individual member to achieve “MORE” in daily life and prosper in their career with a company that values them. Our hope is that each day you will uncover new reasons to love what you do! 

T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More

About the Role: Are you a passionate, energetic leader that impressing guests comes naturally? Are you an aspiring hospitality professional who is ambitious, eager to learn and understands the value of working in a team-based environment?  If this sounds like you, consider this exciting opportunity!

As Front Office Manager, you will mentor our dynamic front office TEAM ensuring outstanding customer service and delivering positive delivering an exceptional experience to every guest at our hotel.  

TEAM Benefits:

  • Bonus Eligible
  • 401k
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Voluntary Insurance
  • Team and Travel Discounts
  • Career advancement opportunity

Full-Time positions are benefits eligible including time off, travel discounts, medical and other insurance options are also available. 

Travel Discounts- With multiple brands and thousands of locations around the world, TEAM are eligible for special travel discounts and sometimes even F&B discounts! Get away to relax, visit family or see the World!

Responsibilities: In this role you will be responsible for the training, coaching, and daily operations of guest services for the hotel. This includes the front desk, reservations, and audit as well as general guest services working side-by-side with the team daily. This position helps to set the tone for the guest experience and demonstrates leadership by setting the example of exceptional guest service.

As Front Office Manager, you will work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments and independently. The person in this key role is exceptional in communicating and coordinating work efforts with their team and others to achieve outstanding guest and team member satisfaction throughout the hotel. Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Requirements: 

  • Previous 2+ years of Front Office Manager experience in a branded hotel environment
  • College degree or coursework in hospitality related field preferred
  • Strong knowledge of software applications, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and hotel-specific platforms (OnQ, Opera, Fosse, Lightspeed, HotSOS, GXP, BOB, Kipsu, Slack)
  • Fluency in English: additional languages preferred. Spanish language skills are beneficial
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High energy with effective and influential people skills. Positive attitude and the desire to motivate others
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Reliable with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
  • Full availability is required, must be able to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation: $55,000.00

Posted March 20, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

Stay next to Northwestern University

Our hotel is located in the Chicago North Shore District and 17 miles to OHare International Airport. We’re adjacent to Northwestern University. Lake Michigan beaches and parks and the commuter rail link to downtown Chicago are a short walk away. We offer expansive meeting space, a 24-hour business center, free WiFi, and a free area shuttle.