Front Desk Manager

Hilton Hotels; Surat; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Hotels in Surat is seeking a Front Desk Manager to oversee daily front office operations and guest services, ensuring outstanding service and seamless check-in/check-out experiences.

You will lead a team of front desk agents and guest service representatives, monitor guest satisfaction, drive revenue initiatives, and train staff to uphold Hilton's service standards, while delivering memorable stays for every guest.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily front office operations: guest service, registration, room inventory, and policy adherence.
• Monitor and elevate service: track guest satisfaction and guide improvements.
• Support revenue initiatives: promote hotel services and drive occupancy.
• Facilitate team knowledge: train and update staff on offerings and local attractions.
• Delight our guests: welcome, respond to inquiries, and resolve concerns promptly.
• Oversee VIP guest experience: ensure elevated check-in/check-out.
• Inspire and develop the front office team through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Front Office

Leadership

Communication

PMS

English

Flexibility

Tools

PMS (Opera)

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 Front Desk 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.

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.

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