Front of House Manager Jobs in Ames, IA

A Front of House Manager in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing all operations that involve direct customer service. They manage the reception, reservations, guest services, and coordinate with the back of house to ensure a seamless and positive guest experience. Their tasks may include staff management, training, scheduling, handling customer complaints and feedback, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep of public areas, managing inventory, and overseeing financial transactions. They are also responsible for ensuring the adherence to all hotel policies and procedures.

Key skills for a Front of House Manager include communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and customer service. A thorough understanding of the hospitality industry is also essential. They should also be proficient in various hotel management software. While there are no specific certifications required, a diploma or degree in hotel management or a similar field can be beneficial. Prior job roles that prepare someone for this position could include positions such as Front Desk Agent, Guest Services Representative, or Assistant Front of House Manager. These roles provide valuable experience in customer service, staff management, and hotel operations.

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Front Office Coordinator Float - Ankeny IA

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athleticos Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and...

Restaurant Manager

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 18 days ago

management experience Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule Minimum age 21 years Preferred Requirements: One (1) year previous experience in full service (including bar) restaurant management...

Shift Manager - FT

  • Ames, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 60+ days ago

$13.00 - $15.00 per hour Employer: DRM Inc. Why should you join the DReaM Team? To be part of a family focused culture that allow you flexibility in your schedule to achieve your family dreams,...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Ames, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Leading a culture of food safety that meets company standards in food quality, cleanliness, and practices. Recognizing team members for their hard work and celebrating wins during each shift....

Front of House Supervisor

  • Ames, IA (2 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ames, IA (2 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range : $16.00 to $16.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1330605. The...

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Salary for Front of House Manager Jobs in Ames, IA

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Highest Education Level

Front of House Managers in Ames, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
High School or GED
25.9%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.1%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Front of House Managers in Ames, IA
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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