Assistant Front Office Manager ( Local)

Key Responsibilities

•  Direct front office operation such as checking in, checking out, and providing guest assistance whilst ensuring compliance with all front office policies, procedures, standards, and focusing on guests’ satisfaction and needs.
•  Participate in the development, implementation, and review of the policies, procedures, practices, and standards.
•  Select, train, develop, schedules and manage the performance of direct subordinates to ensure the efficient running of front office operations.
•  Maximize hotel revenue by controlling room inventory, group blocking, packages, up selling.
•  Maintain high visibility during peak period in order to ensure smooth running of operations, promote good public relations, take corrective actions, and handle customers’ complaints to ensure their satisfaction.
•  Greet VIP guests upon their arrival and escort them to their room. Establish a good rapport and offer assistance for the duration of their stay.
•  Coordinate front office duties with various departments such as Executive Office, Housekeeping, Sales and Marketing, Engineering, and Security to ensure that all guests are given friendly and caring service from their arrival until their departure according to Kempinski Standards in a safe and secure environment.
•  Identify training needs, plan training activities, and oversee their implementation for all front office sections.  Follows up to ensure compliance and efficiency of training activities.
•  Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and the manning guide, and manage within Budgetary guidelines. 
•  Keep abreast of all emergency procedures, hotel promotions, product knowledge, VIP arrivals, upcoming events, and brief direct subordinates accordingly so that all front office staff are able to answer guest requests and questions.
•  Accomplish a set of administrative duties such as leading and attending meetings, writing reports and memos, and other specific duties related to the job function.  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 1 to 3 years experience in a Front Office management position Preferably in a 5 star hotel.
• Excellent MS Office knowledge.
• Excellent Opera knowledge
• Strong coaching skills, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Pro-active hospitality skills including guest service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• English - excellent oral and written skills.

Benefits