Front Office Manager

SOFITEL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Front Office Manager to oversee operations at their Dubai location. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in hotel management, and a degree from a recognized institution. The role emphasizes guest service, team management, and financial oversight, making it vital for maximizing hotel revenue through effective operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience, at least 3 years in management.
• Excellent English communication skills, ability to converse in a second language.
• Strong knowledge in budgets and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage front office personnel to ensure guest satisfaction and revenue maximization.
• Conduct training and performance evaluations for staff.
• Oversee compliance with safety procedures and manage departmental budgets.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree from School for Tourism & Hotel Management

Tools

Property Management System

Job description

To manage the operations of Front Office by ensuring product and service quality standards are met.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and supervise all tasks of front office personnel to ensure guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition
• Supervise the Front Office team to ensure optimum occupancy and average room rate for the purpose of maximizing revenue
• Monitor Front Office, and particularly Guest Relations personnel, to ensure priority guests, repeat guests and other VIPs receive special attention and recognition
• Promote Inter-Hotel sales and in-house facilities and monitors Front Office Marketing techniques in line with FIT marketing program
• Maintain inter-departmental relationships to ensure seamless customer service
• Assume overall responsibility for maintaining standards to ensure furnishings facilities and equipment are clean, in good repair and well maintained
• Schedule and regularly conducts routine inspections of areas under his / her control
• Maintain knowledge of credit policies and procedures and liaise closely with Finance Department to ensure that credit procedures are properly carried out
• Know system recovery procedures
• Interpret computer reports and compile relevant statistics for front office
• Continually check the accuracy of room count
• Approve upgrades and special amenities
• Maintain appropriate standards of conduct, dress, hygiene, uniforms, appearance and posture of departmental employees
• Conduct comprehensive monthly departmental meetings to include a review of procedures and events which warrants special handling and detailed information
• Communicate to Director of Rooms all pertinent information such as the expected arrival and departure of VIPs
• Prepare efficient work and vacation schedule for Front Office Staff, taking into consideration project occupancy and forecasts and any large group movements
• Work with the Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. Duties include :

Plan for future staffing needs and recruit in line with company guidelines

• Prepare detailed induction programmes for new staff
• Analyse training needs of Front Office staff and develop training programmes
• Conduct probation and formal performance appraisals
• Coach, counsel, discipline staff and provide constructive feedback to staff
• Work with the Finance and Business Manager in the preparation and management of the department’s budget
• Adhere to OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all direct reports do the same
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements

Qualifications

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to communicate in a second language
• Ability to work well under pressure, focus on details, think clearly, analyze and resolve problems, exercise good judgment, always with calm and composure
• Strong working knowledge of budgets, forecasting, profit and loss statements
• Ability to train and motivate individuals, creating and maintaining a cohesive team
• Good computer knowledge; able to use property management system
• Solid interpersonal skills; able to ascertain and effectively address guest / employee needs
• Ability to ensure security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information
• Ability to work with constant interruptions with a high degree of professionalism
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments; delegate work
• Ability to direct performance of staff and follow up with corrections where needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree from School for Tourism & Hotel Management

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience with at least 3 year at a management level