Senior Duty Manager

SG HOTELS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel group in Singapore is seeking a dedicated associate to ensure exceptional guest experiences and efficient front office operations. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, strong teamwork capabilities, and a passion for customer service. This role involves supervising staff and addressing guest needs effectively, ensuring high standards of service are maintained throughout the hotel.

Benefits

Discounts on F&B and room rates

Access to personalized learning tools

Yearly staycation at group hotels

20% off Food/Alcohol Bills

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess basic computational ability and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Amaze the guests and ensure courteous service.
• Handle complaints and assist with hiring/training associates.
• Supervise daily operations and manage employees effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem-solving

Job description

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

Hotels

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

Restaurants & Bars

• Yellow Pot, Anouska's (Duxton Reserve)
• Shikar, Cultivate Cafe, Isabel Bar, Officers’ Mess Polo Bar (Maxwell Reserve)
• The Whiskey Library & Jazz Club, Sharab aur Kebab (The Vagabond Club)
• GupShup (The Serangoon House)

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 4 Garcha Group hotels in Singapore.
• 20% off Food/Alcohol Bill at all Garcha Group restaurants and bars

Responsibilities

• 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
• Any other duties/tasks as requested by management.

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.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• 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.