REPORTS TO
: Assistant Front Office Manager and Front Office Manager
BASIC FUNCTION
Supervision of Guest Service Agents and Guest Relations Office and the monitoring of the hotel lobby area, Porters, Concierge, Business Centre, Executive Lounge, Call Centre and Limousine Desk in any absence of the Section Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures computer &039;backups&039; are done at regular intervals in lieu of the CIS Manager with corresponding backup reports.
Checks all registration cards updated by FDAs to ensure accuracy and accordance with the law.
Ensures staff have an up to date “product knowledge” including, current information and data relating to room types, rates, relative features and facilities, food and beverage outlets and promotions, spa and health club and other services and facilities.
Monitors daily arrivals by ensuring all guests requests are carried out, all realistic expectations are met, and reservations are honoured.
Maintains and continuously improves a motivational working environment within the department.
Ensures that the rooms are properly prepared and arranged and escort VIP guests to their rooms.
Assist all other areas of the hotel when required.
Coordinates and supervises group arrivals and departures by ensuring sufficient staffing levels according to the workload.
Conducts regular perimeter checks of the hotel to ensure standards are being maintained, safeguarding potential loss of hotel assets.
Maintain and update a systematic filing system of all information related to GSA and guests.
Submits relevant maintenance, housekeeping cleaning, blocking rooms and rooms change requests,
Conducts room and floor and other property inspections as required by the Management.
Report to the management any anticipated problems or concerns.
Reconcile and check FDA banking and auditing to ensure all records are balanced and accurate.
Attends training sessions as required and for at least 40 hours per year.
Oversees the personal hygiene and grooming standards of staff in the department as outlined in the staff handbook.
Ensures credit policy is adhered to at all times, alerting the Front Office Manager of any potential credit risks.
Ensures the manager&039;s float is maintained at a constant level as issued by the Accounting Department.
Conducts regular staff training and monthly meetings according to individual development plans; monitors each member of staff’s training record.
Ensures all check- ins/outs are efficiently conducted within 4 minutes. Assists the FDA’s in case of heavy workload.
Maintains the daily departmental log, daily courtesy call log, and walked guest log.
Ensures all stationery levels are well stocked and equipment is well maintained.
Ensures the effective day to day running of each shift in achieving the goals of the hotel.
Ensures all issues relating to guest satisfaction are raised, monitored, and followed up on a timely basis.
Meets and greets all return guests, Club/Executive and VIP guests of the hotel together with or in absence of the Assistant Front Office Manager and Front Office Manager.
Conducts daily shift briefings and regular meetings to communicate all relevant information to the colleagues in a timely manner and to allocate tasks where necessary.
Maintains and continuously improves positive working relationships with other departments.
Provides staff coaching and counselling, support, and guidance as appropriate.
Check FDA cash floats at the end of each shift to ensure correct accounting.
Coordinate (in conjunction with Chief of Security) fire and emergency evacuation procedures.
Any other appropriate duty that may be assigned by Management.
