Director of Front Office - Limelight Mammoth - Housing & Relocation Available

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Each Limelight hotel is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you and set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.

Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028).

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Position Summary

The Director of Front Office leads all Front Office operations including Front Desk, Concierge, Guest Services to ensure seamless delivery of exceptional guest experiences. This role drives strategic initiatives, fosters cross-departmental collaboration, and upholds brand standards. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 8, 2026.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction for front office operations to ensure alignment with overall operational goals and brand standards; Oversee staff and guide supervisory practices including performance management, progressive discipline, and succession planning; Drive staff development initiatives, fostering a culture of motivation, accountability, and continuous improvement through regular leadership meetings and training programs; Serve as the Manager on Duty as needed and/or assign a Manager on Duty, representing property leadership and making high-level operational decisions; Ensure operational excellence by overseeing payroll administration, labor cost controls, and compliance with financial deadlines; Establish and monitor front office service standards, coaching the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and proactively resolve escalated guest concerns; Partner with Finance and Director of Operations to prepare and analyze monthly accounting reports, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring departmental financial performance meets or exceeds targets; Oversee vendor relationships and ensure compliance with safety, fire, and vehicle maintenance protocols; Collaborate closely with the General Manager to review guest performance metrics, identify opportunities, and implement strategic initiatives; Lead emergency preparedness and security procedures, ensuring staff readiness and compliance with regulatory requirements; Champion innovation and process improvement across Front Desk, Concierge and Guest Services; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field required; Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive leadership experience in Front Office/Concierge/Guest Services, within a luxury or full-service hospitality environment preferred; Valid driver’s license required; Deep knowledge of hospitality industry trends, guest service innovations, and operational best practices; Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels; Advanced proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office suite and hotel management systems; Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets, control labor costs, and drive profitability; Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and passion for elevating guest experiences; Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture across diverse teams; Demonstrated ability to lead during experiences and ensure compliance with safety/security protocols; Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs, including weekends, evenings and holidays; Demonstrated success in managing large, diverse teams and multi-departmental operations; Bilingual ability to speak both English and Spanish

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs; Flexible Spending Account Programs; Life Insurance Programs; Paid Time Off Programs; Paid Leave Programs; 401(k) Savings Plan; Employee Ski Pass; Other company perks