Director of Front Office

Rotana; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana is seeking a passionate Director of Front Office to lead guest services and Front Office operations, ensuring the highest standards of hospitality while maximizing hotel revenue opportunities. You will oversee room availability, guest arrivals and departures, information services, and overall Front Office efficiency.

You will build a high-performing, guest-centric team, maintain professional service, and collaborate with Housekeeping to optimize room readiness and turnover.

Qualifications

• University degree and at least 2 years in a similar role.
• Proficiency with Opera and MICROS systems.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, personalized recognition to guests throughout stay.
• Plan room availability controls to maximize revenue across rooms, F&B, and other streams.
• Maintain high standards among guest-facing team members who are knowledgeable, professional, friendly and courteous.
• Provide management with regular reports and updates on guest feedback, trends, and issues affecting satisfaction or operations.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping to optimize room availability and turnover.
• Contribute to occupancy targets, marketing strategies, and rate development to support hotel objectives.

Skills

Front Office Leadership

Guest Service Excellence

Opera PMS

MICROS Sales System

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Opera

MICROS

Job description

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic, guest-focused Front Office professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable guest experiences.

As the Director of Front Office, you will be responsible for all matters relating to guest services and Front Office operations, ensuring the highest standards of hospitality while maximizing hotel revenue opportunities. This role oversees room availability management, guest arrivals and departures, information services, and the overall efficiency of Front Office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure guests receive prompt attention and personalized recognition throughout their stay, addressing their needs and resolving concerns to achieve the highest levels of guest satisfaction.
• Plan and implement room availability controls and strategies to maximize room, food and beverage, and other revenue streams where applicable.
• Maintain high performance standards among guest-facing team members, ensuring they are knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and courteous at all times.
• Provide management with regular reports and updates on guest feedback, operational trends, and issues affecting guest satisfaction or hotel operations.
• Work closely with the Housekeeping Department to optimize room availability, minimize turnaround times, and allocate rooms efficiently for arriving guests.
• Participate in decisions related to occupancy targets, marketing strategies, and rate development to support the hotel's business objectives.

This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, sound commercial awareness, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving operational excellence.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

You should be a university graduate with a minimum of two years of experience in a similar role. Strong computer skills are essential, including working knowledge of hotel property management systems such as Opera and sales systems such as MICROS. You must also possess excellent English communication skills, with the ability to speak, read, and write clearly and effectively.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with a solid Front Office background and exceptional customer relationship, problem-solving, and time management skills. You should be results-oriented, proactive, and innovative, with the ability to lead, motivate, and adapt to changing situations while maintaining high standards of service and operational excellence.

Required Competencies:

• Understanding the Business
• Influencing Outcomes
• Planning for Business
• Team Building
• Valuing Diversity
• Leading People
• Adaptability
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Managing Operations