Front Desk Manager

** Additional Information*
* ** Job Number*
* ** Job Category
** Rooms & Guest Services Operations

** Location
* * 400 David Hollowell Dr, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19716
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** Schedule
* * Full Time

** Located Remotely?
** N

** Position Type
** Management

** Expiration Date:
** 07/25/2026

** Additional Information:
** This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Shaner Hotel Group. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

About the Team

Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our Courtyard Newark - UD. Located on a beautiful suburban campus, the Courtyard Newark-University of Delaware offers impeccable service coupled with state-of-the-art technology. Our beautifully appointed guestrooms offer all the comforts of home and feature well-lit workstations and complimentary Wi-Fi. We take pride in being one of Delaware's first "Green Lodging" establishments. The hotel is near many local businesses-including WL Gore, Bank of America, and Siemens-and we are adjacent to Clayton Hall Conference Center, a university-run facility that boasts over 40,000 square feet of meeting space.

If it's fun you're looking for, you can test your luck at Delaware Park, experience some of Delaware's "tax-free" shopping at Christiana Mall or take in some culture in the neighboring Brandywine Valley.

Job Description

Where Leadership Meets Hospitality.

Help Drive the Success of Our Hotel Every Day.

The Front Office Manager is one of the most influential leaders in the hotel, serving as a key operational partner to hotel leadership while guiding the team responsible for creating exceptional guest experiences every day. This role extends far beyond the Front Desk. It requires a leader who can develop people, solve problems, anticipate challenges, and maintain operational excellence in a dynamic hospitality environment.

The Front Office Manager works closely with the Hotel Manager and Executive Leadership Team, serving as a key contributor to the hotel's daily operations, guest satisfaction, financial performance, and overall success.

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to lead people, solve problems, maintain operational excellence, and keep the hotel moving forward each day. This position is ideal for someone who sees a challenge and immediately starts looking for solutions.

This role is much more than overseeing check-ins and check-outs. The Front Office Manager serves as the operational heartbeat of the hotel-leading the team responsible for creating first impressions, resolving challenges, supporting revenue goals, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences every day.

The successful candidate will be a confident decision-maker, a strong people leader, and a dependable presence for both guests and associates. They will be expected to think quickly, adapt constantly, and lead by example in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

Lead all Front Office operations, including Front Desk, Reservations, Night Audit, and guest service functions.

Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing guest services team.

Create schedules, manage labor expenses, and ensure appropriate staffing levels based on business demands.

Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve concerns professionally and effectively.

Review daily business levels and anticipate operational challenges before they arise.

Ensure compliance with all Shaner, Marriott, and hotel policies, procedures, and brand standards.

Manage cash controls, credit procedures, room inventory, and financial accountability within the department.

Partner closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Sales, Food & Beverage, and Accounting to ensure seamless hotel operations.

Monitor occupancy, room availability, room type balancing, and yield management initiatives.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and financial performance goals.

Handle guest, employee, and operational issues with professionalism, urgency, and sound judgment.

Serve as Manager on Duty and hotel leader as business demands require.

Support training, coaching, and performance management initiatives to develop future hospitality leaders.

Maintain strong communication across all departments to ensure a consistent guest experience and efficient hotel operations.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 2 years of hotel supervisory experience, including Front Office leadership responsibilities preferred.

Strong understanding of hotel operations, guest service, and front office procedures.

Experience leading teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and…