Duty Manager

TALENTMATE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Mercure Dubai City is seeking a capable General Manager to oversee hotel operations across departments, boosting guest satisfaction and driving financial performance.

You will manage rosters, costings and forecasting, develop Reservation Agents for succession, and set KPIs for Front Office and guest satisfaction while coordinating with other departments to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality leadership roles is required.
• Experience with property management systems is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications is required.
• A university/college degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional presentation is required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of all operational departments as required.
• Manage roster, costings and forecasting.
• Develop Reservation Agents to ensure strong succession planning.
• Set KPI's for Front Office and guest satisfaction and lead improvements.
• Oversee check-in/check-out procedures and guest service standards.
• Support F&B and other hotel areas to resolve issues promptly.
• Proactively respond to guest requests and lead by example.
• Ensure health and safety standards for guests and staff.
• Oversee guest experience from reservation to departure.
• Build relationships with department heads to maintain high service levels.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Team player

Education

University/College degree in related discipline

Tools

Property Management System

MS Windows

Job description

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Job Description

Join Grand Mercure Dubai City, a 5-star Accor hotel where local culture meets world-class hospitality. With 361 rooms, diverse dining venues, modern meeting facilities, and a passionate team, we are committed to creating memorable guest experiences and empowering our Heartists to grow.

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Job Description

• Assist with the management of all operational departments as required
• Management of roster, costings and forecasting
• Professional development of Reservation Agents to ensure strong succession planning
• Involvement in and management of setting KPI's for Front Office & guest satisfaction
• Process and assist with check-in, check-out of guests, ensuring all procedures are adhered too.
• Assist in all areas of the hotel to eliminate potential issues including Food & Beverage operations
• Immediately attending to guest requests and leading, by example, to other members of the team by being proactive and resourceful.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of all patrons, guests and staff members.
• Overseeing of whole guest experience from Reservation through to departure.
• Your ability to ‘surprise’ our guests with your natural bright and bubbly customer service style is what sets you apart from the rest. You are naturally a confident person who is able to approach people and initiate conversation.
• You are able to develop relationships with other department heads across the hotel to ensure a high level of customer service at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in similar role in hospitality is required
• Previous Property Management System experience required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
• Must possess a professional presentation
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable
Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Company Website: https://www.group.accor.com
Job Function: General Management Company Industry/
Sector: Hospitality