Front of House Assistant Manager

Experience level: Advanced
Term: Permanent
Department: Facilities
Location: London
Specialism: Front of House
The Firm

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is a leading international law firm which acts for many of the most successful companies and institutions in the world in their high-stake matters and transactions. The firm has approximately 1,100 lawyers in 20 cities throughout the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

The London office was established in 1996 and has grown to become the second largest of the firm’s worldwide offices, with over 95% of lawyers in London being English-qualified and around 80% of our work home grown. Weil’s strategy is focused on long-term investment in recruiting and retaining exceptional talent at all levels. Our people celebrate diversity and inclusion, and our award-winning pro-bono programme is deeply ingrained in the firm’s culture.

The Department

General Aims:

  • To be pro-active and possess a can do attitude at all times
  • To deliver a professional and seamless service to all guests and clients
  • Responsible for the Front of House team in all their daily activities
  • Responsible for leading the team by example and working in a professional manner at all times
  • To ensure that all needs of the clients are met or exceeded and they are looked after in a professional and friendly manner
  • To maintain open lines of communication and establish a good rapport with other departments
  • To support the Front of House Manager with the day to day management of the Catering, Security contractors, ComXo (outsourced switchboard) and the Facilities Assistant
The Role
  • To maintain exceptional standards of operation and attitude

  • Responsible for thoroughly checking the daily booking reports to ensure requirements booked by the client are delivered timely

  • Responsible for overseeing all daily activity to include room set ups, AV requirements, catering and beverage requirements

  • To work autonomously in ensuring the daily success of the team

  • To maintain a good working relationship with the Front of House Manager, the Director of Facilities and Front of House team, ensuring senior colleagues are kept informed at all times regarding staff progress and performance

  • To motivate the Front of House team and actively seek new initiatives to further improve the service(s) offered

  • To ensure the Catering Manager and Hospitality Manager are briefed on a weekly basis as to all catering requirements for the following week

  • Responsible for mentoring the team and highlighting any training needs to the Front of House Manager

  • Ensure that all Company policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by the Front of House team and contractors

  • To ensure that the booking system is used as effectively and efficiently as possible and that, all required information is gained at the point of booking from the client

  • To manage holidays and rotas in accordance with company policies

  • To respond to any comments or complaints immediately and escalate to the Front of House Manager, as necessary

  • Seek to always attempt to improve on existing standards of work

  • To maintain a good relationship and manage the out of hours contractors and florist

  • Update the standard operating manual annually

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To ensure good communication with all Directors of Departments and the London Management Team at all the times
  • To work overtime as and when requested
  • To carry out any reasonable requests as directed by Management
Person Specification
  • Good educational background with an excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Experience of working within a fast paced environment Corporate environment
  • Strong customer/client service skills
  • Professional/confident telephone manner coupled with good computer literacy
  • Ability to use initiative and remain calm under pressure
  • Immaculate presentation
  • A strong team player with the ability to multi-task & prioritise/re-prioritise work commitments
  • Flexible approach to departmental requirements
  • Good sense of humour together with an approachable personality
  • Displays a positive attitude and drive
  • Ability to drive and implement changes
  • Passion for developing self and others
Benefits
  • Non Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
  • Income Protection Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • GP Service
  • 25 days holiday
  • Annual Well Being Allowance
  • STL
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme