Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure high levels of guest service standards are delivered to achieve guest satisfaction
- Supervise Guest Services Assistants and Team Leaders
- Ensure night procedures are in place and controlled
- Ensure the necessary safety and security procedures are in place and adhered to within Front Office
- Responsible for the Front Desk's compliance with all accounting functions as set out in the Financial policy
- Manage closely the arrival process with all it's functionality including Profile & CID update
- Manage the upselling program to ensure monthly targets are met
- Review daily figures and understand rate strategies
- Is present at the front desk to control the level of service
- Actively participate in the recruitment of front office colleagues
- Ensure Concierge operations is looked after during the absence of the Chief Concierge
- Ensure guests feedback are handled and reported as per company policy
- Ensure VIP guests receive a special attention
- Maintain appropriate standards of conduct, uniforms, appearance and posture of front office colleagues
- Responsible for colleagues performance reviews and coaching
- Work closely with the Departmental trainers
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Fluent in English, Arabic is desirable
- Excellent presentation
- Leadership skills
- Organization and prioritization skills
Education:
Hospitality Management Degree or equivalent
Experience:
Previous experience in a similar role in a 5 * hotel, ideally in the UAE