Front Office Senior Duty Manager (Hotel)

The Garcha Group Marriott International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on F&B and room rates at 7,

Job summary

The Garcha Group, Singapore’s boutique hotel operator, invites applications for a Front Office Manager. You will lead a team across reception, concierge and reservations, ensuring seamless guest experiences and adherence to Marriott standards.

You must speak English, demonstrate strong communication, and supervise daily operations, training and performance reviews. Opera PMS/Cloud and Marriott Systems proficiency are essential, as is a friendly, professional guest‑facing demeanor.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a guest-facing team in a hotel setting.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Familiarity with Opera PMS/Cloud and Marriott systems.
• Strong organisational and training capabilities.
• Fluent English with professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Front Office operations to ensure smooth guest experiences.
• Coordinate with revenue, housekeeping and other departments for guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, train and develop front office associates; provide performance feedback.
• Resolve guest issues and complaints promptly and courteously.
• Ensure adherence to Marriott standards and hotel policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Guest service excellence

Communication skills

Front desk operations

Education

Hospitality or related field education

Tools

Opera PMS/Cloud

Marriott Global Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arrived at The Garcha Group, Singapore’s boutique hotel group currently with the following hotels:

• Maxwell Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott);
• The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott);
• The Serangoon Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott);

Garcha Group Benefits:

• As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-laws, children, spouse/domestic partner and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 7,000+ hotels world-wide.
• As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the “Global Learning + Development” tool which creates for you personalized learning experiences designed to help you thrive in their Marriott career journey. (see attached for full Marriott benefits)
• 2 nights yearly staycation in any of the Garcha Group hotels in Singapore.
• 20% off Food/Alcohol Bill at all Garcha Group restaurants and bars

Restaurants & Bars:

• Shikar, Isabel Brasserie, Polo Bar Steakhouse & Cultivate (Maxwell Reserve)
• Whiskey Library & Jazz Club (The Vagabond Club)
• GupShup (The Serangoon House)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Take every opportunity to amaze the guests.
• Ensure all guests are being treated in an efficient and courteous manner and that all standards are being followed.
• Handle complaints.
• Assists Front Office Manager & Hotel Manager with hiring, training, and direction of new department associates.
• Supervise and manage employees; manage all day-to-day operations; provide feedback, understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence.
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others
• Ensure all front office quality standards are complied with and that policies and procedures are consistently applied.
• Work in conjunction with accounting to maintain and minimize levels of accounts receivables.
• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments.
• Assist in the daily maintenance of room inventory status to achieve optimal levels of revenue while maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction.
• Ensure the timely completion of performance appraisals.Function in place of the Front Office Manager in his/her absence.
• Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures and security concerns.
• Assist with any additional if required and as assigned by the Front Office Manager or Hotel Manager

Teamwork Skills:

• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team.
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior.
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers.
• Be self-motivated and use time wisely.
• Maintain open line of communication with each department.
• Communicate pertinent information.
• Respond positively to new ideas.
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback.
• Report to work on time.
• Give adequate notice if going to miss work.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, log books and bulletins.
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations.
• Perform other assignments as directed by the General Manger.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Opera PMS/Cloud and Marriott Global Systems proficiency required.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Most tasks are performed in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities.