Duty Manager

IBIS; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Delhi is seeking a Front Office Manager to lead daily front desk operations, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional guest service across the hotel.

You will review workflows, manage room revenue controls, handle guest issues, and coordinate with other departments to maintain high standards. Fluency in English and strong leadership are essential.

This role requires attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and a proactive approach to staff development and training.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily briefings and ensure information is communicated to team.
• Manage staff tasks to deliver high-quality service and meet department standards.
• Review and improve Front Desk workflows and standards.
• Oversee night audit process and hotel operations coordination.
• Ensure front-of-house cleanliness and orderliness.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Training skills

English proficiency

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Degree or Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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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
• ommunicate 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 required regarding 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 credit and 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

Team Management

• Provide department orientation and training of the hotel service standards, procedures and programs
• Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Motivate and provides a work environment which brings out the best in team members

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, outlets and hotel services/features
• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

Additional Information

• 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