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Director of Front Office (Luxury Resort | Forbes Standards)

4/3/2026

The Director of Front Office will lead all front office operations, including guest services and concierge, to ensure a seamless guest experience aligned with Forbes Travel Guide standards. They are responsible for developing a high-performing team, managing departmental budgets, and maintaining operational excellence across all guest touchpoints.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Boar's Head is Charlottesville's Only Four Diamond Resort. Boar's Head is a quintessential Virginia resort, offering a warm, intimate ambiance, exceptional service and unparalleled hospitality. Located on a bucolic 600-acre country estate, our 4-Diamond resort offers 168 guest rooms and suites, 4-Diamond dining in The Mill Room, a wide variety of world class recreational activities, spa and 22,000 square feet of meeting facilities. Owned and operated by the University of Virginia Foundation, Boar's Head is just minutes from the University of Virginia that was founded by Thomas Jefferson, only two hours from Washington, D.C., and at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

About the Role

Description

Boar’s Head Resort is seeking an experienced and service-driven Director of Front Office to lead all front office operations and elevate the guest arrival, stay, and departure experience in alignment with Forbes Travel Guide standards.

This leader will set the tone for exceptional hospitality, ensuring every guest interaction reflects warmth, precision, and attention to detail. The Director of Front Office will oversee daily operations, develop a high-performing team, and drive service excellence across all guest touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

Lead all Front Office operations including Front Desk, Guest Services, Concierge, and Night Audit
Ensure seamless guest arrival, departure, and in-house experience
Maintain Forbes-level service standards and brand consistency
Partner with Housekeeping, Engineering, and Food & Beverage to ensure operational alignment

Guest Experience Excellence

Personally engage with VIP and high-profile guests
Anticipate guest needs and resolve concerns with urgency and professionalism
Drive a culture of personalized, intuitive service

Team Development

Recruit, train, and coach a high-performing front office team
Conduct regular training aligned with Forbes Travel Guide standards
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence

Financial & Administrative Oversight

Manage departmental budgets, labor costs, and productivity
Monitor key performance metrics (guest satisfaction, upsell, occupancy support)
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Quality & Standards

Conduct daily walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness, organization, and presentation
Uphold all safety, security, and compliance standards
Lead by example in professionalism and attention to detail

Requirements

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive Front Office leadership experience in a luxury hotel or resort environment
Prior experience in a Forbes Travel Guide or AAA Four/Five Diamond property strongly preferred
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams
Strong problem-solving and guest recovery skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with property management systems (PMS) and hotel operations software
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

What We’re Looking For

A leader who understands that every detail matters
Someone who leads with presence, professionalism, and warmth
A hospitality professional who thrives in a luxury, guest-first environment

Key Skills

Front office managementLuxury hospitalityForbes travel guide standardsTeam leadershipGuest servicesConcierge managementNight auditBudget managementProblem-solvingGuest recoveryCommunicationProperty management systemsStaff trainingOperational alignmentVIP relations