Job Description - Assistant Night Manager
Hilton London Hyde Park Hotel is seeking an Assistant Night Manager to assist in the night-hour supervision of the Front Office Team.
Job Summary
An Assistant Night Manager assists in the night-hour supervision of the Front Office Team to ensure Team Members are prepared and well-informed to deliver Guests an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire Front Office operation to maintain high standards
- Assist the Front Office Manager to evaluate levels of Guest satisfaction and monitor trends, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Serve as a point of contact for regular and important Guests
- Complete Night Audit duties
- Maximise room occupancy at best rates and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities
- Understand and demonstrate correct procedures regarding the acceptance of foreign currencies, credit cards and cash in accordance with the hotel credit policy
- Represent the Night Manager and other senior managers in their absence, taking full responsibility of the hotel
- Act in accordance with all security and emergency procedures and manage the instigation of these, as required
- Compile adequate handover to Early staff / Duty Manager
- Attend appropriate training courses, when required, and assist with the Night Team's training and development efforts
- Demonstrate current knowledge of hotel products, services, pricing and policies, as well as knowledge of the local area
- Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems
- Conduct Health and Safety Checks and Night Walks
- Maintain a good status awareness of all hotel areas
Requirements
- Previous supervisory experience in Front Office within the hotel, leisure or retail sector
- Competent level of IT proficiency
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
- Ability to work under pressure
- Positive attitude and good communication skills
- Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations
- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
What We Offer
- Salary: £30,500 a year (39 Hours a week)
- Smart uniform provided and laundered
- Free and healthy meals when on duty
- Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
- A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes
- Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages
- Team Member Referral Program
- High street discounts: with Perks at Work
- Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
- Discounted dental and health cover
- Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
- Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
Hilton is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.