As Assistant Front Office Manager, you will support the daily operations of the Front Desk and Royal Service (hotel communication) teams. You’ll assist with colleague supervision, guest engagement, and departmental coordination to help ensure a seamless, luxury experience from arrival to departure and beyond. In this hands-on leadership role, you will contribute to training, scheduling, and maintaining service excellence, while growing your leadership skillset in a supportive, high-energy environment.What's in it for you:This position is salary non-exempt, overtime eligible. Salary of $70,000.Employee travel program offered discounted rates in Fairmont's and Accor worldwideParking/Commuting discountsMedical, dental, vision insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available, Free base employee only medical insurance401K retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleaguesPaid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining roomLearning programs through our AcademiesOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the worldAbility to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activitiesFun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Rooms, the Assistant Front Office Manager is responsible for the effective operations of the Front Desk and Royal Service Teams. The successful candidate will be a team champion and a recognized team leader.Assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Front Desk and Royal Service teams, ensuring consistent delivery of elevated, intuitive guest service.Act as a leader on the floor, greeting and engaging with guests, addressing concerns with professionalism, and serving as Manager on Duty when required.Ensure the lobby and all public areas maintain a consistently polished, luxury presentation—addressing cleanliness, organization, ambiance, and team readiness.Conduct regular walkthroughs of the lobby and public spaces to identify opportunities for service recovery, presentation enhancement, and colleague support.Collaborate with Bell, Valet, and Concierge teams to ensure a unified and welcoming arrival experience that reflects the elegance and warmth of the Fairmont brand.Assist in preparing schedules, coordinating shift coverage, and ensuring adequate staffing to support optimal guest service during all times of day.Support the onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing training of new and existing colleagues, reinforcing a culture of excellence, accountability, and pride in service.Promote an engaging team environment by recognizing success, offering constructive feedback, and helping colleagues grow in their roles.Monitor guest feedback using insights to enhance service strategies and guest satisfaction.Respond to all internal and guest inquiries and e-mails in a timely mannerMaintain close collaboration with Housekeeping, Engineering, and Food & Beverage teams to ensure a seamless and cohesive guest journey throughout the hotel.Ensure compliance with all safety, emergency, and cash-handling protocols.Other duties as assigned