Front Office Supervisor

Anantara Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Group is seeking a Front Office Supervisor for Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest service, managing front desk operations, and coordinating with all hotel departments to ensure seamless guest experiences on a remote island resort.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, a guest-focused attitude, and the ability to work in a multicultural team. Flexibility for shifts and remote island living is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Front Office, Guest Services or a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a guest-focused attitude.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of hotel operations and Front Office procedures.
• Professional appearance with a positive and friendly personality.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multicultural team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Willingness to live and work in a remote island resort environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional guest service, ensuring all guests receive a warm, professional and personalised welcome throughout their stay.
• Effectively manage guest check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance with hotel standards.
• Proactively anticipate guest needs, handle inquiries and resolve complaints professionally while ensuring timely follow-up and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with all hotel departments to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of guest services.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the guest experience through personalised recommendations, upselling and promoting resort facilities and activities.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional grooming, personal presentation and service etiquette in accordance with Anantara brand standards.
• Attend daily briefings, departmental meetings and training sessions to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery and operational knowledge.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Guest-focused attitude

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

## Front Office SupervisorApply: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Full time: Posted Today: JR116734**Job Location:**Desert Islands Resort & Spa by AnantaraAnantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits. ## **Key Responsibilities*** Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional guest service, ensuring all guests receive a warm, professional and personalised welcome throughout their stay.* Extensive knowledge of hotel facilities, room categories, rates, restaurants, recreational activities and resort services to provide accurate information and recommendations to guests.* Effectively manage guest check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance with hotel standards.* Proactively anticipate guest needs, handle inquiries and resolve complaints professionally while ensuring timely follow-up and guest satisfaction.* Maintain a strong working relationship with all hotel departments to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of guest services.* Identify opportunities to enhance the guest experience through personalised recommendations, upselling and promoting resort facilities and activities.* Ensure accurate maintenance of guest profiles, reservations, billing records and all relevant Front Office documentation.* Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills when dealing with guests and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.* Maintain the highest standards of professional grooming, personal presentation and service etiquette in accordance with Anantara brand standards.* Attend daily briefings, departmental meetings and training sessions to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery and operational knowledge.* Adhere to hotel policies, procedures, health and safety regulations, and established service standards at all times.* Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when working in a remote island resort environment, supporting operational requirements and coordinating effectively with other departments. ## **Qualifications*** Previous experience in Front Office, Guest Services or a similar role within the hospitality industry.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a guest-focused attitude.* Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.* Good knowledge of hotel operations and Front Office procedures.* Professional appearance with a positive and friendly personality.* Ability to work independently and effectively within a multicultural team.* Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.* Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.* Willingness to live and work in a remote island resort environment.