Director of Front Office

Director of Front Office

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The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa provided pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $/yr. This range is provided by the resort. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Set amid hillside vineyards in Napa Valley, The Meritage Resort and Spa is a four‑diamond, 467‑room destination resort featuring multiple restaurants and lounges, a world‑class spa, expansive meeting and event space, and The Village at Meritage with tasting rooms and unique experiences.

We welcome guests who are here to celebrate, to connect, and to experience all that wine country has to offer—and we’re building a leadership team that matches that level of excellence.

Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment

The Director of Front Office is the strategic and hands‑on leader of our guest arrival, departure, and lobby experience. This role oversees Front Desk, Bell/Valet, PBX, and Concierge and is responsible for delivering warm, genuine hospitality while driving operational excellence, employee engagement, and strong financial performance.

This leader sets the tone for what “Meritage hospitality” feels like the moment guests drive onto the property—coaching the team to anticipate needs, solve problems creatively, and turn everyday stays into memorable Napa Valley experiences.

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high‑performing Front Office leadership team across Front Desk, Bell/Valet, Concierge, and PBX.
• Model our company values and culture; create an environment of accountability, coaching, and recognition.
• Be a visible presence in the lobby and arrival areas—building relationships with guests, group contacts, and VIPs.
• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Sales, Revenue Management, Events, Reservations/GRC and F&B to deliver a seamless end‑to‑end guest experience.

• Own the guest journey from arrival through departure, ensuring smooth check‑ins/outs, accurate billing, and clear communication.
• Champion guest feedback (Revinate, OTA reviews, direct surveys, social media) and lead action plans to continuously improve service scores.
• Personally handle and resolve complex guest issues, turning service recoveries into loyalty opportunities.
• Oversee VIP, group, and special‑occasion arrivals; partner with Sales and Events on pre‑arrival planning and execution.
• Ensure brand standards and service sequences are clearly defined, trained, and consistently executed across all front‑of‑house touchpoints.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operation of Front Desk, Bell/Valet, Concierge and PBX, ensuring proper staffing, training, and adherence to SOPs.
• Ensure effective use of PMS, POS, and communication tools; champion best practices in reservations, room assignment, blocking, and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate cash handling, credit procedures, and night audit processes.
• Coordinate with Security and Risk Management on lost and found, incident response, and guest safety protocols.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and productivity plans for all areas under responsibility.
• Monitor labor costs and staffing levels daily, adjusting schedules to balance guest needs and financial targets.
• Partner with Revenue Management and Sales to support rate strategies, upsell programs, and ancillary revenue opportunities (e.g., upgrades, packages, parking/valet).
• Track and act on key KPIs: guest satisfaction scores, labor productivity, upsell revenue, ancillary revenue, and overtime.

• Recruit, select, and onboard high‑caliber team members who embody our hospitality culture.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development plans for leaders…