Front Desk Manager

Front Desk Manager - College - Chichester, West Sussex | £35,000 FTC - Maternity Cover 12 months.

Lead front desk and residential services with a fantastic range of campus benefits!

Looking for a varied management role where you can lead a team, improve customer experiences and make a real difference? This Front Desk Manager - College opportunity in Chichester, West Sussex combines front-of-house leadership with residential operations in a unique campus environment.

You'll oversee daytime and overnight services, support your team's development and help ensure students, guests and visitors receive a welcoming, professional service.

Why apply?

You'll enjoy:

£35,000 salary
Generous pension contributions, matched from 4% to 7.5%
Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Free entry to the beautiful site gardens
Free use of the swimming pool, library and tennis courts
Discounts in two on-site shops
Free and discounted places on short courses
Subsidised bed and breakfast ratesKey Responsibilities

You'll oversee front desk and residential operations, ensuring services run smoothly across different shifts. You'll:

Lead front desk services across daytime, evening and overnight teams (you will be required to work some night shifts)
Manage staffing, rotas, handovers and service standards
Oversee accommodation bookings, arrivals, departures and room access
Line manage and develop team members
Handle complaints, operational issues and incident escalation
Work with other departments to coordinate accommodation and campus services
Maintain accurate records, reports and financial information
Identify opportunities to improve services and customer experiencesWhat we're looking for

You'll bring:

Significant experience in front-of-house, hospitality, accommodation or a similar operational setting
Strong management experience
Experience managing customer-facing teams across different shifts
Strong leadership, organisation and decision-making skills
Confidence handling complaints and unexpected situations
Excellent communication, IT and administrative skills
Good numerical skills and attention to detail
An understanding of confidentiality, health and safety, safeguarding and security
A relevant qualification or equivalent experienceExperience in higher education, residential services or a 24-hour operation would be advantageous.

If you're an experienced Hospitality Operations Manager or Residential services Manager ready for your next challenge in Chichester, West Sussex, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a distinctive campus setting. Apply now!

Job Number │ 13533 / INDCATERERING
Location │ Chichester, West Sussex
Role │ Front Desk Manager - College

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