Front Office Assistant Manager — Russian Speaker

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai is seeking a dynamic Assistant Manager – Front Office (Russian Speaker) to lead the Front Office team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and upholding Hyatt brand standards at a luxury lifestyle hotel in Dubai.

The role requires fluent Russian and English, 3+ years Front Office experience with supervisory responsibilities, and strong knowledge of Opera PMS and revenue management principles. You will mentor colleagues and drive service excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of Front Office experience with supervisory exposure.
• Fluency in Russian and English required.
• Strong knowledge of Front Office operations, guest relations, room inventory management, and hotel procedures.
• Experience with Opera PMS or similar PMS preferred.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong communication and guest service abilities.
• Knowledge of revenue management, upselling, and financial controls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Front Office, ensuring efficient and seamless guest service.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and ensure all Front Office colleagues uphold Hyatt brand standards.
• Handle guest complaints, inquiries, and service recovery professionally and promptly.
• Assist in greeting, checking in, and coordinating arrangements for VIP, long-stay, and special request guests.
• Monitor arrivals, departures, room allocations, room inventory, and overbooking situations.
• Ensure VIP rooms, special request rooms, and long-stay guest rooms are prepared and pre-blocked in advance.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms and Front Office areas to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Ensure strict control of room keys, guest records, and data accuracy.
• Assist in maximizing room revenue through upselling, yield management, and inventory control.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and departmental cost control initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with Housekeeping, Reservations, Engineering, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct departmental briefings and support effective communication within the team.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop Front Office colleagues to enhance performance and engagement.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of Front Office team members.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt policies, brand standards, safety procedures, and local regulations.
• Respond to guest satisfaction surveys, audits, and operational feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as Manager on Duty and represent the Front Office department in the absence of the Front Office Manager when required.

Skills

Russian language

English language

Front Office ops

Leadership

Communication

Opera PMS

Upselling

Revenue mgmt

Staff training

Guest relations

Education

Diploma/Degree in Hospitality

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai is seeking a dynamic Assistant Manager – Front Office (Russian Speaker) to lead the Front Office team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and upholding Hyatt brand standards at a luxury lifestyle hotel in Dubai.

The role requires fluent Russian and English, 3+ years Front Office experience with supervisory responsibilities, and strong knowledge of Opera PMS and revenue management principles. You will mentor colleagues and drive service excellence.