Duty Manager

PULLMAN; Chennai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pullman Chennai Anna Salai is seeking a Front Office leadership candidate to oversee daily operations, briefings, and staff performance to maintain top-quality service. You will supervise front desk tasks, communicate with the Front Office Manager, and ensure smooth guest experiences across hotel operations.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining meticulous standards.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills.
• Good communication and customer contact skills.
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details.
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful and high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily briefings and ensure information is well received by team members.
• Manage and supervise all tasks of staff to ensure high quality service and standards.
• Review, analyze and suggest improvements of workflow and standards at the Front Desk.
• Analyze rate variance reports to ensure rooms revenue control, approve discounts and rebates.
• Communicate with Front Office Manager on guest services and hotel operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Multitasking

Job description

Company Description

Pullman Chennai Anna Salai offers 232 stylish rooms, a swimming pool, fitness center, spa, two signature dining venues, versatile banquet spaces, boardrooms, and social lounges-ideal for business and leisure travelers. The hotel is perfectly equipped to host a wide range of MICE events, featuring versatile modular venues that can accommodate up to 400 guests, from intimate meetings to grand celebrations.

Job Description

• Conduct daily briefings and ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members
• Manage and supervise all tasks of his/her staff to ensure that highest quality service is delivered and department standards are met
• Review, analyze and suggest improvement of work flow and standards at the Front Desk
• Analyze rate variance report to ensure rooms revenue control, approve discounts and rebates
• Communicate with Front Office Manager on all matters regarding guest services & hotel operations
• Ensure documentation of all guest related issues using the logbook
• Sign media and supervise shift handover procedures
• Coordinate and communicate with other hotel departments as requiredregarding general administration and operations issues
• Provide management presence at all times by assisting with the handling of guests’ needs and complaints tactfully and efficiently
• Assist Guest Relations in greeting, rooming, and sending off guests
• Inspect front of house and back of house regularly for cleanliness and orderliness
• Ensure that front line staff complies with marketing techniques and maximizes sales
• Check billing instructions, monitor guest creditand act upon any discrepancies
• Coordinate full house situations and makes all necessary arrangements to handle overbooking and pledge relocates
• Ensure procedures of On-Call Valet Desks and driveways are manned at all times and run efficiently
• Ensures the Safety, Security and Loss Control policies and procedures are compiled with at the lobby and driveway. Handle and manage hotel emergencies.
• Conduct Night Audit Process for hotel

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful& high-pressure situations

Additional Information

• WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:
• Come As You Are
• Work With Purpose
• Grow, Learn and Enjoy
• Explore Limitless Possibilities