Assistant Manager Front Desk

Hilton; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Mumbai is seeking a Front Office / Guest Service Manager or Assistant Manager to oversee daily front desk operations, guest services, and check-in/check-out processes. You will lead a team to deliver outstanding hospitality and uphold Hilton standards.

The role focuses on guest satisfaction, coordinating with other hotel departments, and coaching staff to provide memorable experiences. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is often required, with English proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a front office or guest service management role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and guest-centric approach.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience with hotel PMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily front office operations, including guest service and registration.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and guide improvements.
• Support revenue initiatives through upselling and room inventory optimization.
• Provide regular training and coaching to front office staff.
• Ensure seamless check-in/check-out and VIP guest handling.
• Maintain policies and standards across front desk operations.

Skills

Front Office Management

Team Leadership

Guest Service Excellence

PMS Proficiency

English Proficiency

Tools

PMS Software (Opera/Onyx)

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will oversee the daily operations of the front office and guest services teams, ensuring that all guests receive outstanding service. You will manage check-in and check-out processes, resolve guest concerns, and lead a team of front desk agents and guest service representatives to meet the hotel’s service standards. As a

Job Description
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will oversee the daily operations of the front office and guest services teams, ensuring that all guests receive outstanding service. You will manage check-in and check-out processes, resolve guest concerns, and lead a team of front desk agents and guest service representatives to meet the hotel’s service standards. As a Front Office / Guest Service - Manager / Assistant Manager, you’re not just overseeing daily front office operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Lead daily front office operations: Overseeing Front Office activities, including guest service, registration, room inventory, and adherence to policies and standards
• Monitor and elevate service: Assist in tracking guest satisfaction, addressing service issues, and guiding the team to implement improvements that enhance the guest experience
• Support revenue initiatives: Assist in promoting hotel services and executing up-selling tactics to drive room occupancy and revenue growth
• Facilitate team knowledge: Provide regular updates and training to ensure the team is well-informed of hotel offerings, services, and local attractions
• Delight our guests: Welcome guests, respond to inquiries, and resolve concerns promptly to uphold service standards
• Oversee VIP guest experience: Review VIP reservations and ensure an elevated and seamless check-in and check-out experience
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support front office team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

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.

In Addition, This Role Requires The Following Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in a front office or guest service management role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a guest-centric approach.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in hotel property management systems (PMS) and front office operations.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

About Us

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At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
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