Front of House Assistant Manager - Brand New Business Centre

  • Dovetail Recruitment Ltd
  • Bournemouth, Dorset
  • May 12, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Front of House Assistant Manager - Brand New Business Centre

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: DOE + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

Full-Time Permanent Office-Based

About the Role - Brand New Flagship Opening

We are recruiting for an experienced Front of House Assistant Manager to join a brand-new premium serviced office centre opening in Westbourne, Bournemouth.

This is a rare opportunity to join at launch stage and play a key role in establishing a high-end, professional business environment from day one.

We are seeking a mature, polished and customer-focused professional from a hospitality, hotel, corporate reception, retail management or client services background, looking to develop their career within a structured and progressive business setting.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional front of house and client experience, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy business centre.

Working closely with the Centre Manager, this is a varied role combining customer service, office operations, facilities support, administration and client engagement within a premium working environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesFront of House & Client Experience
  • Act as first point of contact for clients, visitors and suppliers
  • Deliver a professional, high-quality front of house service
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Handle enquiries confidently in person, via phone and email
  • Ensure reception and communal areas are always "show ready"
Centre Operations & Administration
  • Support the daily running of the business centre
  • Manage meeting room bookings and client requests
  • Oversee post, deliveries and general office coordination
  • Maintain CRM records and operational updates
  • Support occupancy reporting and administrative tasks
Facilities & Compliance
  • Support facilities and maintenance coordination
  • Carry out Health & Safety and compliance checks
  • Assist with office moves and client onboarding/offboarding
  • Ensure high presentation standards across the centre
Community & Events
  • Support client engagement activities and events
  • Help create a professional and welcoming business community
About You

We are looking for a confident, professional and service-driven individual with:

  • Minimum 2+ years' experience in front of house, hospitality, hotel, retail management, corporate reception or client services
  • Experience in a high-standard customer-facing environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational and multitasking ability
  • Professional presentation and attitude
  • Strong attention to detail
  • IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Proactive, hands-on and reliable approach
Ideal Background

This role would suit candidates with experience as:

  • Front of House Supervisor / Manager
  • Hotel Reception Supervisor
  • Hospitality Assistant Manager
  • Premium Retail Supervisor / Assistant Manager
  • Corporate Receptionist
  • Workplace / Office Coordinator
  • Serviced Office / Facilities Coordinator
Why Apply?
  • Join a brand-new flagship office opening in Westbourne
  • Opportunity to shape the centre from launch stage
  • Clear career progression to Centre Manager level
  • Professional, premium and client-focused environment
  • Varied and engaging Assistant Manager role
  • Strong benefits package and long-term development opportunity