Duty Manager

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Duty Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s daily operations, ensuring that all departments work together seamlessly to deliver outstanding guest service. Your leadership and problem-solving skills will be key in providing a positive guest experience and ensuring smooth hotel operations. As an Assistant Front Desk Manager, you’re not just overseeing hotel operations in the absence of the General Manager – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Be available in the Front Desk area at all times to attend to matters, which require a decision to be made.
• Monitor the conduct and performances of all Front Desk, Groups and Telephone staff at work and report findings to the head of the department concerned for follow up.
• Monitor and ensure the cleanliness of the Front Desk area.
• Assist and coach staff in dealing with special requests and complaints.
• Ensure all house set up for the day’s arrivals are accurate and timely completed.
• Be aware of VIPs arrivals and departures together with the Guest Experience team.
• Ensure sufficient staffing at the desk to meet the activities for the day at the desk.
• Ensure that all Guest complaints are handled promptly and completely.
• Ensure new staffs are coached and has proper buddy in their Job skills training period.
• Recommend training opportunities and submit department monthly training schedule.
• Ensure that all house rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Assisting the Front Office Manager in conducting confirmation and yearly performance appraisal of staffs.
• Review Guest feedback from SALT and any other forms of feedback with staff and take corrective measures with staff concerned.
• Leverage on Artificial Intelligence (AI) / technology such as Kipsu, SALT and Synergy to proactively meet customers’ needs while shape culture and processes for innovation and continuous improvement.
• To ensure that the agreed standards of appearance and presentation are maintained at the Front Desk at all times.
• Ensure Brand standards are adhered by all staff by conducting audit
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all credit procedures and ensure they are applied properly.
• Offer current knowledge on all hotel products, services, policies, and emergency procedures
• Be aware of room availability and be ready to make decision for acceptance or refusal of lay-over business
• In charge of the hotel’s evening and night operation, representing the management
• Ensure the hotel’s night audit run daily and all public area are in order during the night.
• Be part of the hotel CERT team in emergency cases.
• The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Front Office operations within the hospitality, leisure, retail, or customer service sectors.
• Current knowledge of workplace health, safety, and security procedures, with relevant certifications or qualifications where required by the role.
• Demonstrated ability to remain composed, organized, and effective when managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with guests, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, or equivalent office productivity software.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and enhancing the guest experience.
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