Front Office Manager - DoubleTree By Hilton Resort And Spa Marjan Island

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Paid parental leave

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Job summary

Hilton in Dubai is seeking a Front Office Manager to lead and inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences from check-in to check-out. You will drive operational excellence, maintain Hilton service standards, and reflect the warm hospitality.

The role requires at least 2 years in a similar position, a hotel management qualification, strong leadership, and a focus on maximizing occupancy and revenue through upselling and effective rate management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar Front Office Manager role with a hotel management qualification.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong commitment to guest experience and service standards.
• Strong commercial awareness including budgeting and P&L experience.
• IT proficiency; knowledge of Property Management Systems is an advantage.
• Previous Hilton experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Front Office operations while maintaining Hilton service and standards.
• Deliver exceptional Guest experiences, recognise VIP and regular Guests, and improve guest satisfaction.
• Maximise occupancy and revenue through effective rate management and upselling.
• Lead, motivate, train, and develop the Front Office Team to high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team motivation

Budget awareness

Education

Hotel Management degree/diploma

Tools

Property Management Systems (PMS)

Job description

Job Description:

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself as a Front Office Manager, leading and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional Guest experiences from check-in to check-out. Through strong leadership, operational excellence, and genuine care, you ensure every interaction reflects the light and warmth of hospitality.

Responsibilities

Heres what youll do during a typical day:

• Front Office Operations: Oversee daily Front Office operations while maintaining Hilton service and operational standards.
• Guest Experience: Deliver exceptional Guest experiences, recognise VIP and regular Guests, and continuously improve Guest satisfaction.
• Commercial Performance: Maximise occupancy and revenue through effective rate management, upselling, and promotion of hotel services.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, train, and develop the Front Office Team to achieve high performance and service standards.
• Brand Standards: Ensure every Guest interaction reflects the light and warmth of hospitality.
• Training & Knowledge: Ensure Team Members have current knowledge of hotel services, policies, pricing, and the local area.
• Planning & Performance: Manage departmental objectives, schedules, budgets, policies, procedures, and performance.
• Communication: Maintain strong communication and effective working relationships with all hotel departments.
• Staffing: Manage staffing levels effectively in line with operational and business demands.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security, fire, health and safety, and company policies and procedures.
• Systems: Ensure effective use of Front Office equipment and property management systems.
• Hotel Support: Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless hotel operations and exceptional Guest experiences.

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

The following capabilities and qualifications would be advantageous:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar Front Office Manager role, with a degree or diploma in Hotel Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in leading, motivating, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional Guest experiences and consistently high service standards.
• Strong commercial awareness, sales capabilities, and experience in managing departmental budgets and Profit & Loss (P&L).
• High level of IT proficiency, with knowledge of Property Management Systems (PMS) considered an advantage.
• Previous experience within Hilton is preferred.

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.