Assistant Front Office Manager

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Front Office Manager to help oversee daily front office operations, deliver warm hospitality, and ensure seamless check-in and guest interactions across a luxury property.

The role requires strong leadership, 2–4 years FO experience with 1–2 in supervision, a background in luxury brands, and fluency in English. You will coach the team, monitor guest satisfaction, and support revenue initiatives while maintaining Hilton service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of Front Office experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Previous experience in a luxury international hotel brand is required.
• Forbes Travel Guide experience or exposure to Forbes service standards is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of Front Office operations, guest relations, and luxury guest service standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Front Office team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle guest concerns professionally and deliver exceptional service recovery.
• Familiarity with hotel property management systems (Opera or similar) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support daily front office operations: Oversee Front Office activities, including guest service, registration, room inventory, and adherence to policies and standards.
• Monitor and elevate service: Track guest satisfaction, address service issues, and guide the team to implement improvements.
• Support revenue initiatives: Promote hotel services and execute up-selling tactics to drive occupancy and revenue.
• Facilitate team knowledge: Provide regular updates and training on hotel offerings and local attractions.
• Delight our guests: Welcome guests, respond to inquiries, and resolve concerns promptly to uphold standards.
• Oversee VIP guest experience: Review VIP reservations and ensure seamless check-in/out.
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and coach front office staff, monitor performance, and foster a positive environment.

Skills

Front Office leadership

Guest service excellence

Luxury hospitality

Opera PMS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team coaching

Shift flexibility

Forbes Travel Guide experience

English fluency

Tools

Opera PMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Front Office Manager, you’re not just helping oversee daily front office operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Support daily front office operations: Assist in overseeing Front Office activities, including guest service, registration, room inventory, and adherence to policies and standards
• Monitor and elevate service: Assist in tracking guest satisfaction, addressing service issues, and guiding the team to implement improvements that enhance the guest experience
• Support revenue initiatives: Assist in promoting hotel services and executing up-selling tactics to drive room occupancy and revenue growth
• Facilitate team knowledge: Provide regular updates and training to ensure the team is well-informed of hotel offerings, services, and local attractions
• Delight our guests: Welcome guests, respond to inquiries, and resolve concerns promptly to uphold service standards
• Oversee VIP guest experience: Review VIP reservations and ensure an elevated and seamless check-in and check-out experience
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support front office team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

What we are looking for

• Minimum 2–4 years of Front Office experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Previous experience in a luxury international hotel brand is required.
• Forbes Travel Guide experience or exposure to Forbes service standards is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of Front Office operations, guest relations, and luxury guest service standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Front Office team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle guest concerns professionally and deliver exceptional service recovery.
• Familiarity with hotel property management systems (Opera or similar) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.