Duty Manager

InterContinental Hotels Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts worldwide

Career progression with IHG

Room to belong

Job summary

Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar is seeking a Duty Manager who can blend informality with professionalism, delivering memorable experiences while leading a diverse team.

You will manage guest experiences, oversee hotel operations, and mentor staff; English and Bahasa Malaysia fluency is required, along with a Diploma and 2 years in front desk leadership. If you thrive in a dynamic hotel environment and are ready to work evenings and weekends, apply to join IHG’s Holiday Inn team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years' front desk/guest service leader experience.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, reasoning and motivational skills.
• Long periods of standing and lifting of heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Leading the way – managing guest experiences, team performance and hotel operations.
• Prioritising workload and ensuring your team deliver authentic, memorable experiences.
• Developing your team’s skills to drive results that positively impact on hotel performance.
• Having authentic conversations with guests to resolve issues, queries or concerns.
• Being first point of contact for any critical emergency situations.

Skills

Diploma or equivalent

Front desk leadership

English language

Bahasa Malaysia

Mathematics basics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team motivation

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hotel PMS

Job description

About Us

Nestled in the heart of a city brimming with historical charm, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine, Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar sits conveniently at the crossroads of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar – a gateway to key attractions around Kuala Lumpur.

Designed with the modern traveler in mind, our hotel features 220 thoughtfully designed rooms. Guests can rejuvenate in our outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. Our all-day restaurant serves delicious Malaysian classics, while the lobby lounge offers fresh bakes and fuss-free Grab and Go options. Our flexible meeting spaces, including a ballroom for up to 400 guests, are ideal for organizing events.

Do you see yourself as a Duty Manager with Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar?

To join our team, we are seeking a passionate Duty Manager who can combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication, leaders with an inclusive spirit who embrace individuality and inject positivity into their work environments.

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio.

Your day to day

Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:

• Leading the way – managing guest experiences, team performance and hotel operations
• Prioritising workload and ensuring your team deliver authentic, memorable experiences
• Developing your team’s skills to drive results that positively impact on hotel performance
• Having authentic conversations with guests to resolve issues, queries or concerns
• Being first point of contact for any critical emergency situations

What we need from you

For you to be the ideal candidate, you should have the following:

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years' front desk/guest service leader experience
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Basic mathematics skills
• Excellent communication, problem solving, reasoning and motivational skills
• Long periods of standing in the front desk areas and occasional lifting of heavy items
• Working knowledge of hotel property management systems beneficial
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends

What we offer

• In return we'll give you a competitive benefit package including hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG®. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.