Job description
As a Front Office Manager at InterContinental Porto:
Your day to day:
People
Provide strategic leadership to the Front Office team (Reception, Concierge, Night Audit), fostering a culture of service excellence, accountability, and collaboration. Ensure effective workforce planning, training, and development in line with brand standards, labour laws, and health & safety requirements. Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and ensure teams have the tools and resources to deliver a high-quality guest experience.
Guest Experience
Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional, personalized service aligned with InterContinental brand standards. Actively engage with guests, oversee the effective resolution of feedback and complaints, and monitor guest satisfaction and online reputation to drive continuous improvement. Conduct regular inspections to maintain service quality and brand presentation.
Financial
Contribute to departmental budgeting and financial planning while controlling labour and operating costs. Support revenue optimization through effective rate execution, inventory management, and structured upselling initiatives. Oversee the Night Audit process, ensure accuracy of financial reporting, and drive key departmental KPIs related to revenue, productivity, and guest satisfaction.
Responsible Business & Operational Governance
Ensure compliant, secure, and efficient Front Office operations in line with SOPs, brand standards, and legal requirements. Manage escalated guest issues, monitor billing and credit procedures, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve recurring operational challenges. Act as Manager on Duty when required and promote a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.
Accountability
The Front Office Manager is accountable for operational excellence, team performance and development, guest satisfaction, financial discipline, compliance, and risk management. This role directly contributes to the hotel’s overall performance, reputation, and brand integrity.
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