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Front Desk Manager

Job in St. Charles, Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, 60174, USA
Listing for: Q Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-29
Job specializations:
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Guest Services, Hospitality & Tourism
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Q Center is looking for a Front Desk Manager to join our team!

Who We Are

At Q Center, we create exceptional experiences through hospitality, teamwork, and service excellence. As a full-service conference and event destination, our success is built on the people who create welcoming environments and memorable guest experiences every day.

Our Guest Services team plays an essential role in delivering the level of service our guests and clients expect. From welcoming guests at the Front Desk to supporting their needs throughout their stay, our team works together to create a seamless and exceptional hospitality experience.

If you are an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys leading a team, delivering exceptional guest service, and improving daily operations, this is an opportunity to make an impact while continuing to grow your leadership skills.

What’s the Role

As the Front Desk Manager
, you will oversee the daily operations of the Front Desk and Business Center while ensuring efficient, consistent, and high-quality service delivery.

You will provide leadership, coaching, and development to Guest Services associates while ensuring compliance with Q Center policies, procedures, safety standards, and operational controls. You will work closely with guests, clients, associates, and other departments to anticipate needs, resolve concerns, and ensure an exceptional guest experience.

You will also support departmental financial and operational performance by managing staffing, labor, expenses, and operational resources while identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and service delivery.

As a visible leader within Guest Services, you will lead by example while helping create an organized, efficient, collaborative, and guest-focused operation.

What You’ll Do to Be Successful Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead, develop, and support Guest Services leadership and associates by providing coaching, guidance, and accountability.
  • Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and retain qualified associates in accordance with Q Center hiring practices.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, recognize achievements, and administer corrective action in accordance with Q Center policies.
  • Ensure associates complete required training and maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, guest service standards, and risk management requirements.
  • Conduct daily stand-ups, departmental meetings, and ongoing training to communicate operational priorities and reinforce service standards.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Guest Service Operations & Compliance
  • Oversee daily Front Desk operations to ensure compliance with Q Center policies, procedures, service standards, and operational controls.
  • Ensure accurate cash handling, key control, Lost and Found procedures, and other Front Desk controls are consistently maintained.
  • Ensure required operational records and documentation are completed accurately and timely.
  • Maintain and monitor Front Office systems, including Opera, Passkey, POS, and other approved technology.
  • Ensure Front Desk associates follow established procedures for safety, security, confidentiality, and risk management.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free guest service areas and storage locations.
  • Ensure messages, packages, mail, and other guest items are logged and delivered accurately and timely.
  • Maintain effective communication with Housekeeping, Accounts Receivable, Maintenance, and other departments to support coordinated guest and operational needs.
  • Promote a safe working environment through regular inspections and enforcement of safety procedures.
Profitability & Performance Optimization
  • Manage departmental forecasts, expenses, labor scheduling, payroll, and contract compliance to support operational and financial objectives.
  • Prepare and review operational reports, schedules, payroll, revenue reports, and action plans.
  • Ensure accurate occupancy, labor records, revenue, and financial documentation are maintained.
  • Oversee inventory processes, purchasing, requisitions, and inventory controls to ensure accuracy and accountability.
  • Ensure accurate and timely billing practices and maximize applicable revenue opportunities, including no-show revenue.
  • Monitor departmental performance, productivity, guest service scores, and audit results to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Review departmental expenses and…
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