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Front Office Manager

On-site in Madrid·Added 9 months ago (last checked 21 Oct)

Agency
Catenon

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On-site, Madrid
English
Required
Experience
3+ years

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

From Catenon, we are looking for a Front Office Manager for the Luxury Hospitality sector.

The selected candidate will be responsible for leading and supervising the reception and customer service area, ensuring that an exceptional experience is offered in line with the highest standards of luxury hospitality. This role will be key to guaranteeing guest satisfaction, the department's operational efficiency, and coordination with other hotel areas.

What you'll do

Main responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and coordinate the Front Office team (reception, concierge, guest relations, etc.).
• Ensure excellence in customer service, anticipating guests' needs and resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Oversee check-in, check-out, reservation, and complaint management processes.
• Ensure compliance with the chain's operational procedures and standards.
• Coordinate closely with Housekeeping and other departments to provide an integrated, high-quality service.
• Monitor customer satisfaction indicators and define improvement plans.
• Manage team training, development, and shift scheduling.
• Participate in preparing the area's budget and controlling costs.
• Collaborate on implementing new service initiatives, digitalization, and loyalty programs.

Requirements:

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in similar positions in luxury or 5-star hotels, preferably in international chains.
• Excellent customer orientation, leadership skills, and team management ability.
• High level of English (C1 or above). Knowledge of other languages will be positively valued.
• Knowledge of PMS systems (Opera or similar) and hotel management tools.
• Communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in dynamic environments.
• Proactive, flexible profile oriented toward service excellence.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry
Recruitment

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