Front Office Duty Manager

Hind Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company is seeking a Front Office Duty Manager in Singapore. The successful candidate will oversee operational matters, lead the Front Office team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates should possess leadership skills, a relevant diploma, and have a passion for hospitality. This is a full-time role with a competitive hourly rate between $28 - $31.

Benefits

Discounts at hotels, restaurants, and spas

Paid training and Employee Development Plans

Health insurance discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Current General Managers Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hotel operations ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Manage Front Office team and ensure high service standards.
• Conduct weekly operations meetings for performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Job description

About The Role - Te mahi

We are looking for an enthusiastic Front Office Duty Manager who knows how to get the best out of their team and lead from the front by setting and providing the highest levels of customer service. To be successful, you will have experience in a similar role, a passion for exceeding guests' expectations, demonstrated operational leadership and organization skills, and a passion for manaakitanga - providing great hospitality.

The primary objectives of this role are to oversee operational matters relating to the hotel, deliver exceptional guest experience, problem solving in a timely manner and provide outstanding customer service.

This is a permanent, full-time role, minimum 30 hours per week based at Sudima Queenstown Five Mile Hotel. This is a rotating roster and includes weekend shifts, and some overnight shifts, with pay of $28 - $31 per hour.

Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa

• Manage Front Office Operations including rostering.
• Evaluate Guest satisfaction levels and monitor trends with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Operate within departmental budgets through effective stock and cost controls and well-managed schedules.
• Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures.
• Obtain maximum occupancy and average rate.
• Assist Front Desk during busy check in and check out to ensure guests are receiving the best possible services.
• Valet parking.
• Lead emergency procedures to ensure the safety of all guests, possessions, property and team members.
• Manage the appearance, standards, and performance of the Front Office team with an emphasis on training and team work.
• Ensure team members have up-to-date knowledge of all room categories and amenities.
• Ensure staffing levels cover business demands.
• Train and develop the Front Office team.
• Ensure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes are generated.
• Conduct weekly operations team meetings to discuss routine operational matters, sales target, guest feedback, and action taken for service recovery.
• Comply with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and amendments, Smokefree Environments Act 1990, and Gambling Act 2003 - New Zealand Legislation.
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the premises liquor and gaming licence/s.
• Ensure all staff are aware of their obligations pursuant to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol 2012 and the company's liquor licence.
• Effective liaison with housekeeping, central reservations, maintenance, restaurant, conference and Moss Spa.

About You | Ko Koe Tēnei

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
• OR At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the qualification.
• Ability to multi-task, show flexibility and meet deadlines, calmly working under pressure.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Strong awareness of health and safety and reporting, including Chief Fire Warden experience.
• IT literate with the ability to spot errors.
• Current General Managers Certificate.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours as required. (Which may include early morning starts, night shift, late finishes, weekends and public holidays). Can work on a rotating roster.

We are all valued | He kura te tangata

• Discounts at our hotels, restaurants and spas across our network.
• Staff, family and friends rates at our hotels.
• Free onsite parking.
• Excellent reward & recognition events.
• Service and anniversary gifts and benefits.
• Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts.
• Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans.
• Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform.
• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment.

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

Here at Sudima Hotels, we have one passion, you! We care, we do the right thing and we work together. As a Sudima team member, you will demonstrate these values with your day-to-day actions, however great or small.

We believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', and our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. As HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award in 2019, 2022, and in 2024, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!

Hind Management, the management company behind Sudima Hotels, builds, operates, and manages our award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, they operate on a sustainable business model that takes the well‑being of our people and planet seriously.

Above all, we’re looking for positive people. Working with us not only means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career but being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility. Should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office ([phone] or email our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

At Hind Management, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Our hiring process is fully accessible and designed to ensure equity for everyone. Please let us know how we can support you in presenting your best self.

E manawanui ana tātou - We care

Ka mahi tahi tātou - We work together

Ka whai tātou i te tika - We do the right thing

He kura te tangata - We are all valued