Guest Services Manager

250 rooms | 17,634 sq. ft. total event space across 13 meeting rooms

Amenities include: on-site restaurants (La Grotta, 1885 Café & Market), lobby bar (Gather & Hem), indoor pool, fitness center, EV charging, banquet & meeting support.

Located in the heart of Virginia’s capital in the historic Miller & Rhoads building, this hotel is just steps from the Richmond Convention Center and Virginia State Capitol. Blending historic charm with modern amenities, it provides an engaging downtown environment for hospitality professionals serving both business and leisure travelers.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive front office or guest services experience in a hotel environment.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience with hotel property management systems (OnQ, Opera, or similar) preferred.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to lead by example and motivate a diverse team.
• Flexibility to work a variety of schedules, including weekends and holidays.

• Oversee all front office operations, ensuring smooth guest arrivals, departures, and service delivery.
• Supervise, train, and coach front desk staff to achieve departmental goals and maintain service standards.
• Manage scheduling, payroll approvals, and daily performance evaluations.
• Resolve guest complaints promptly and professionally to ensure complete satisfaction.
• Monitor and verify accuracy in cash handling, billing, and reporting.
• Partner with Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other departments to coordinate operations and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and brand policies at all times.
• Support the Director of Rooms with administrative tasks, budgeting, and operational planning.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.