Front office- Duty Manager

Hilton; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Duty Manager in Sharjah. You will be responsible for greeting Guests, managing complaints, and ensuring exceptional service. Candidates should have previous supervisory experience in the Front Office sector, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be knowledgeable about Health and Safety procedures. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in Front Office within the hotel/leisure/retail sector.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience managing budgets and revenue proposals.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist Guests, especially VIPs.
• Manage Guest complaints promptly.
• Coordinate services for long-stay Guests.

Skills

Supervisory experience in Front Office

Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures

Excellent leadership skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Guest service passion

Education

Degree or diploma in Hotel Management

Job description

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

What are we looking for

Duty 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 sector
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety and security procedures
• Calm efficient and the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent leadership skills and exceptional communication skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service
• Possess strong commercial acumen with experience in increasing profitability in a tight market sector
• Experience in managing budgets revenue proposals and forecasting results in a similar sized property

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous role as a senior supervisor or Duty Manager in a similar quality hotel
• A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of the hotel leisure or service sector

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!

What will I be doing

As a Duty Manager you will work closely with Guests to greet converse and assist with enquiries especially when VIP Guests long-stay Guests and others are in the hotel lobby. A Duty Manager is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and therefore must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Occupy the hotel lobby and other public areas particularly at busy times
• Engage Guests in conversation and provide general assistance
• Manage record and resolve promptly all Guest complaints
• Meet and greet VIP Guests and major corporate clients upon arrival
• Coordinate the services and special facilities provided to long-stay Guests
• Understand all credit procedures and ensure they are applied
• Stay current with all hotel products services policies and emergency procedures
• Monitor Guest satisfaction reports and implement actions to improve results
• Handle record and follow through with management issues or emergencies that arise
• Conduct any Health and Safety procedures if required including fire walks food safety investigations etc.

Required Experience

Manager