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About the job

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is seeking a friendly, attentive, and proactive Assistant Front Office Manager with a genuine passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

As an Assistant Front Office Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the Guest Services team and ensuring a smooth, welcoming experience for every guest. From supporting daily operations to resolving guest concerns, you’ll help set the standard for exceptional service from arrival through departure.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess:

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills with the ability to support daily front office operations.

A warm, professional demeanor and genuine passion for hospitality and exceptional guest service.

Open availability and flexibility to work all shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and guest needs.

The ability to confidently resolve guest concerns and support the team in delivering exceptional service.

Previous front office supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge of hotel front office operations and property management systems preferred.

A commitment to Hilton service standards, teamwork, and creating exceptional guest experiences.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Front Office Manager , you’re not just helping oversee daily front office operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

Support daily front office operations: Assist in overseeing Front Office activities, including guest service, registration, room inventory, and adherence to policies and standards

Monitor and elevate service: Assist in tracking guest satisfaction, addressing service issues, and guiding the team to implement improvements that enhance the guest experience

Support revenue initiatives: Assist in promoting hotel services and executing up-selling tactics to drive room occupancy and revenue growth

Facilitate team knowledge: Provide regular updates and training to ensure the team is well-informed of hotel offerings, services, and local attractions

Delight our guests: Welcome guests, respond to inquiries, and resolve concerns promptly to uphold service standards

Oversee VIP guest experience: Review VIP reservations and ensure an elevated and seamless check-in and check-out experience

Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support front office team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.