Assistant Front Office Manager

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Front Office Manager to oversee the front desk operation. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and be committed to providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include supervising team members, maximizing occupancy rates, and ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in Front Office within hotel/leisure/retail.
• High level of IT proficiency required.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the Front Office Team.
• Maximize room occupancy and promote hotel services.
• Conduct monthly communication meetings in the absence of the Front Office Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience in Front Office

High level of IT proficiency

Commercial awareness and sales capabilities

Leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Customer service commitment

Job description

Overview

An Assistant Front Office Manager assists in supervising the Front Office Team to ensure that Team Members are prepared and well-informed to deliver Guests an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out.

What will I be doing

As Assistant Front Office Manager you will assist in supervising the Front Office Team to ensure that Team Members are prepared and well-informed to deliver Guests an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out. An Assistant Front Office Manager is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and therefore must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Front Office Manager to oversee the entire Front Office operation to maintain high standards
• Assist the Front Office Manager to evaluate levels of Guest satisfaction and monitor trends with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ensure regular and VIP Guests are recognised and that the Front Office department operates with a sales attitude and promotes the hotel brands loyalty scheme
• Maximise room occupancy at best rates and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities
• Assist the Front Office Manager with setting departmental objectives work schedules budgets policies and procedures
• Monitor the appearance standards and performance of the Front Office Team Members with an emphasis on training and teamwork
• Ensure Team Members have current knowledge of hotel products services pricing and policies as well as knowledge of the local area and are continuously trained to learn and understand policies and practices
• Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel departments
• Monitor staffing levels to meet cover business demands
• Conduct monthly communication meetings in the absence of the Front Office Manager and produce minutes
• Assist the Front Office Manager with staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Assist the Front Office Manager with recruiting managing training and developing the Front Office team
• Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

What are we looking for

Assistant Front Office Managers serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow:

• Previous supervisory experience in Front Office within the hotel/leisure/retail
• High level of IT proficiency
• High level of commercial awareness and sales capabilities
• Excellent leadership interpersonal and communication skills
• Accountable and resilient
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Required Experience:

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