Join to apply for the Director of Front Office role at The Doyle CollectionAre you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Director of Front Office role at The Doyle CollectionGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from The Doyle CollectionGroup Head of Talent @ The Doyle Collection - RL100 MemberThe Director of Front Office plays a critical and strategic leadership role at The Marylebone, directly responsible for shaping the first and last impressions of every guest while championing service excellence across the entire Front of House. Managing the Front Office, Guest Experience, Concierge, and Room Control teams, this position is integral to delivering a seamless, anticipatory, and truly personalised guest journey. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director is expected to elevate operational execution, team culture, and guest satisfaction while aligning closely with Forbes Travel Guide standards and the hotels ambition to secure and retain 5-star status.Act as a cultural leader within the hotel, setting the tone for professionalism, engagement, and guest obsession across all FOH teams.Uphold and embed Forbes service standards and luxury brand values across all interactions and touchpoints.Drive departmental transformation to shift from task execution to guest experience curation raising the bar across every guest touchpoint.Foster a mindset of proactive service, ownership, and continuous improvement through strong leadership, role modelling, and communication.Directly lead and develop the Front Office Manager, Guest Experience Manager, Concierge, and Room Controller, setting clear goals and behavioural expectations.Build a strong succession pipeline by identifying talent, creating growth pathways, and championing internal development.Champion a high-performance culture through consistent coaching, structured feedback, recognition, and clear accountability.Oversee all aspects of the guest journey from pre-arrival, arrival, in-stay service, to departure and post-stay follow-up.Personally engage with guests daily, especially VIPs and repeat clients, and lead the service recovery process where needed.Implement and continuously evolve standards based on Forbes, LQA, and brand expectations; conduct mystery audits, training refreshers, and team calibrations.Lead the Room Controller function to ensure optimal room allocation, overbooking strategy execution, and delivery of special requests.Ensure VIP setups, returning guest preferences, and special occasion moments are communicated and executed to standard.Guarantee smooth daily operations across all front-facing areas, ensuring teams are adequately staffed, briefed, and equipped.Conduct regular shift walk-throughs, briefing audits, and checklist reviews to monitor standards and consistency.Drive upselling and ancillary revenue generation through coaching, incentives, and performance tracking.Partner with Revenue, Sales, and Reservations to ensure strong communication around occupancy, group movements, VIPs, and availability strategy.Analyse P&L performance monthly and lead improvement plans within areas of responsibility.Introduce innovative practices and digital solutions to streamline processes and elevate the guest experience.Lead preparation for external inspections and internal audits with a focus on readiness, documentation, and colleague confidence.Candidate ProfileExtensive experienve in a senior Front Office leadership role within a luxury 5-star hotelDirect experience managing multiple teams across Reception, Guest Services, Concierge, and Room ControlProven ability to lead change, elevate team culture, and implement luxury service standardsStrong financial and commercial awareness with operational P&L ownershipExcellent interpersonal, presentation, and conflict-resolution skillsAdvanced knowledge of PMS systems (Opera), guest feedback systems, and Microsoft Office SuiteExperience preparing for and passing Forbes or LQA inspectionsPrevious leadership experience in a luxury propertyThe Perks of working for The Marylebone Hotel:Upselling incentivesHoliday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 daysFree meals on duty50% discount when dining with The Doyle CollectionDiscounted rates when staying in our hotelsTraining dedicated to personal developmentCycle to work schemeDiscounts in selected stores and online shopsLife Insurance and Company PensionComplimentary uniform and dry cleaningOne paid volunteering day per yearFree access to the Employee Assistance ProgrammeHotel Incentives and rewardsStaff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethersRefer a Friend bonus schemeThe Marylebone, LondonLocated just minutes from Oxford Street and in the heart of Marylebone Village, The Marylebone hotel provides easy access to the best that London has to offer. The excitement and buzz of Marylebone Lane, Oxford Street and Park Lane, the world-famous stores of Bond Street and Mayfair and the green spaces of Regents Park and Hyde Park are all just a short walk away.The Doyle CollectionThe Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. 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Director of Front Office (London)