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JLLWe are looking for a Front of House Manager who will oversee all guest-facing operations in our client''s Global HQ. Their primary responsibilities include:Creating exceptional guest experiences by maintaining service standards and resolving issuesLeading, training, and scheduling the front-of-house teamHandling staff administration including hiring, records, payroll, and performance managementManaging daily operations such as reservations and service flowEnsuring compliance with safety regulations and company policiesCoordinating between front and back-of-house teams for seamless serviceMonitoring and maintaining front-of-house standardsThe role combines leadership, hospitality expertise, customer service, and administrative skills to ensure smooth operations while creating a welcoming environment for guests and a positive workspace for staff.Reporting to

Senior Workspace Experience LeadClient

HSBC – 8 Canada SquareWorking hours/pattern

Core service hours of the Guest Services team are 07:00-18:00. These hours are covered by the team on a shift rota basis, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.Key Responsibilities

Customer Focus

To ensure that all visitors experience service excellence consistently, with the Guest Service Supervisors and Ambassadors providing a warm, courteous, and prompt welcome on arrival and throughout the client journeyTo ensure accurate information is available for guest services ambassadors to provide local area knowledge and liaise as a point of contact between clients and hostsLiaising with PA/EA teams, clients and visitors and providing excellent customer service – encouraging the team to deliver “wow” moments when the opportunity arisesMonitoring mobile reception technology to ensure functionality and guest services ambassadors are delivering service fluently and in harmony with VgreetEnsure that the team take ownership of visitor and client spaces whilst reviewing work order management to ensure client spaces are managed efficientlyProactively deal with enquiries, requests or complaints in person, via the telephone or email, in a timely and professional manner ensuring effective problem resolutionEnsure a commitment to service excellence recognising Guest Service Ambassadors and colleagues with service STARsGuest Experience

Maintain a visible presence in guest areas, greeting and building rapport with patronsAddress guest concerns promptly and effectively, implementing service recovery when neededEnsure all service standards are consistently upheld throughout each shiftMonitor hospitality areas /reception area flow and guest satisfactionTeam Leadership

Recruit, interview, and hire qualified front-of-house personnelTrain and develop team members on service protocols, product knowledge, and company policiesCreate and manage staff schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage for all shiftsConduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedbackFoster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and professional growthStaff Administration

Maintain accurate employee records including contact information, certifications, and documentationProcess payroll informationManage time-off requests and ensure proper shift coverageDocument and address performance issues following company protocolsCoordinate onboarding processes for new team membersMaintain updated personnel files and confidential employee informationOrganise and facilitate regular team meetings and training sessionsOperations Management

Oversee opening and closing procedures for front-of-house areasCollaborate with service partners to ensure a seamless delivery of servicesMaintain reservation systems and protocolsTo conduct personnel duties including payroll, team rota, one to ones, team meetings, return to work meetings following JLL procedures, ensure correct reporting of all personnel activityTo organise internal and external audits feeding back to the guest services team to drive service excellenceTo ensure HandS procedures are adhered to and the HandS induction is completed by all reception team membersPersonal Presentation and Responsibilities

Maintain a professional, polite and considerate manner at all times.Taking ownership of workspace experience responsibilities to constantly develop service standards.Person Specification / Requirements

At least 5 years of experience within a Front of House role in a corporate environment, 5-star hotel, members club or flagship airlineAt least 2 years of experience managing and leading a Front of House or similar team.Self-motivated individual committed to service excellence.Possesses an operational knowledge of all workplace services and standard operating procedures, together with in house meeting reservations procedures, and other internal/external communication methods.Ability to demonstrate empathy, excellent customer service and practical skills.Skilled in guest/client service and confident in striving for excellenceOperational knowledge of all reception services and standard operating proceduresMust have excellent organisational skills and good attention to detail.Ability to use own initiative and takes ownership.Should have an excellent and positive “can do attitude” and a great team player and supporter.Able to work in a busy and pressurised environment providing a discreet and personalised service.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

General Business and Engineering

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