Looking to hire a Front Office Manager for a newly opening well established star category resort in Athirappilly - Thrissur, Kerala. :
Conduct daily briefings and ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members.
Manage and supervise all tasks of his/her staff to ensure that highest quality service is delivered and department standards are met.
Review, analyse and suggest improvement of work flow and standards at the Front Desk.
Analyse rate variance report to ensure room\xe2\x80\x99s revenue control, approve discounts and rebates.
Communicate with Hotel Manager on all matters regarding guest services & hotel operations.
Ensure documentation of all guest related issues using the logbook.
Prepare duty roster for Front Office Staff, House Keeping Staff, Security Staff and supervise shift handover procedures.
Coordinate and communicate with other hotel departments as required regarding general administration and operations issues.
Provide management presence at all times by assisting with the handling of guests\xe2\x80\x99 needs and complaints tactfully and efficiently.
Ensure that front line staff complies with marketing techniques and maximizes sales.
Check billing instructions, monitor guest credit and act upon any discrepancies.
Thoroughly understand and adheres to proper credit, check- cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures.
Coordinate full house situations and makes all necessary arrangements to handle overbooking and pledge relocates.
Works closely with the housekeeping department in the keeping room status. reports up to date and coordinates requests for maintenance and repair work.
Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notification housekeeping of all checkouts, late checkouts, early check-ins, special requests, and day use rooms.
Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary. Knows cancellation procedures.
Maintains guest room key storage, and maintains and supervises access to safe deposit boxes.
Ensure procedures of On-Call Valet Desks and driveways are manned at all times and run efficiently.
Ensures the Safety, Security and Loss Control policies and procedures are compiled. with at the lobby and driveway. Handle and manage hotel emergencies.
Conduct Night Audit Process for hotel.
Provide department orientation and training of the hotel service standards, procedures and programs.
Constantly monitor team members\xe2\x80\x99 appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism.
Motivate and provides a work environment which brings out the best in team members.
Other Responsibilities
Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, outlets and hotel services/features.
Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
Attend all briefings, meetings and training as assigned by management.
Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times.
Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree / Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality / Hotel Management.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.
Ability to speak other languages.
Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills.
Good communication and customer contact skills.
Results and service oriented with an eye for details.
Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations.
A team player & builder.
A motivator & self-starter.
Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times.