Essential Duties and Responsibilities – (Key Activities of the role)
• Reports directly to and communicates with the Front Office Manager on all pertinent matters affecting guest service and hotel operations.
• Provides functional assistance and direction to all departments.
• Cooperates, coordinates and communicates with other hotel departments as required.
• Reacts to situations to ensure guests receive prompt attention and personal recognition throughout the hotel
• Responds to guest needs and resolves related problems
• Supervises and directs Reception and Reservations personnel.
• Supports and assists Front Office personnel and all departments at peak periods.
• Ensures VIPs and priority club guests receive special attention
• Inspects front of house and back of house regularly for cleanliness.
• Assists Guest Relations in greeting, rooming, and sending off VIP guests.
• Monitors appropriate standards of conduct, uniform, hygiene, and appearance of staff.
• Provides input for Front Office meetings.
• Promotes inter-hotel sales and in-house facilities.
• Checks billing instructions and monitors guest credit
• Analyses and approves discounts and rebates.
• Analyses the rate variance report to ensure rooms revenue control
• Takes action with the Property Management Systems (PMS) in emergency situation.
• Fully conversant with all hotel emergency procedures.
• Ensures front line staff complies with FIT marketing techniques and maximize sales.
• Works with Superior and Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs
• Works with Superior and Director of Finance in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget.