Front of House Manager

Groupe Adéquat UK (GA UK)

United Kingdom

Accepting Applications Full-time On-site
Posted 3 weeks ago 3 views 0 applications
Job Description
**Role Purpose** The FOH Manager will lead and elevate the Front of House experience across a high‑profile mixed‑use estate comprising premium residential and commercial buildings. This role requires a leader with a **5‑star hotel or luxury hospitality background** , capable of transforming service standards, unifying teams, and delivering an exceptional guest and resident experience in a high‑profile environment. The FOH Manager will oversee a diverse team across residential and commercial settings, ensuring a seamless, one‑team approach and consistent service excellence across all touchpoints. **Key Responsibilities** **Leadership \& Team Management** * Lead, motivate, and develop FOH teams across residential and commercial buildings. * Implement a **one‑team culture** , removing the existing divide between residential and commercial teams. * Cross‑train staff and deploy team members dynamically based on operational needs. * Address performance issues, uplift standards, and instil a luxury service mindset. * Provide visible leadership across all sites, including occasional engagement with night teams (8pm–8am). **Service Excellence** * Elevate service levels to 5‑star standards across all FOH operations. * Ensure a polished, professional, and welcoming environment in all lobbies and reception areas. * Oversee the guest, resident, and visitor journey, ensuring consistency and exceptional service delivery. * Support the delivery of events in the forecourt and commercial lobby areas in partnership with the community manager. **Operational Oversight** * Manage FOH operations across three buildings, ensuring smooth coordination and communication. * Review staffing levels and redistribute resources to avoid inefficiencies (e.g., overstaffing in one area while another experiences queues). * Maintain high standards of appearance, behaviour, and professionalism across the team. * Work closely with the regional account manager during the transition period. **Stakeholder \& Resident Engagement** * Build strong relationships with high‑profile residents, commercial tenants (including fashion and media clients), and on‑site partners. * Represent the FOH function confidently in a premium, high‑visibility environment. * Collaborate with the site leadership team to support community initiatives and events. **Team Structure** * **Commercial:** 3 full‑time \+ 1 part‑time * **Residential:** * 2 Duty Managers (4 on / 4 off) * 2 Night Receptionists * 2 Day Receptionists * 1 Parcel Porter **Candidate Profile** **Essential Experience** * Strong background in **5‑star hotels or luxury hospitality** . * Experience managing FOH teams in high‑profile, premium environments. * Confident working with VIPs, high‑net‑worth individuals, and media‑profile residents. * Ability to uplift underperforming teams and implement new service standards. **Desirable Experience** * Exposure to both **residential** and **commercial** FOH environments. * Experience in mixed‑use estates or luxury residential developments. * Previous involvement in events or community‑focused activations. **Personal Attributes** * Visionary, proactive, and energised by the opportunity to transform a service culture. * Confident, polished, and comfortable in high‑profile settings. * Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and unify teams. * Highly organised, adaptable, and able to identify and act on operational opportunities. * Balanced approach to work/life demands, with willingness to engage with night teams or occasional weekends when needed. **Why This Role Matters** This is a rare opportunity for a hospitality professional to make a significant impact by reshaping the FOH experience across a prestigious, high‑profile estate. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to build a unified, high‑performing team and deliver a service culture that reflects the standards of a luxury hotel environment.
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