Duty Manager

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Duty Manager to join our Front Office team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought‑after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting‑edge of luxury experiences.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres.

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award‑winning 5‑star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award‑winning culinary cuisines.

Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Front Office Department, the Duty Manager is responsible for supervising all areas and activities pertaining to the guest services operation and all‑around hotel activities. Direct and manage Front Office in absence of the Front Office Manager and assist the Assistant Front Office Manager. The Duty Manager reports to the Front Office Manager.

• Support and assist all Front Office sections.
• Ensures that all guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition and resolves related problems.
• Inform and co‑ordinate with other operating departments e.g. Housekeeping, Engineering, Sales and Butlers of Front Office matters which may concern them.
• Check all correspondence of the day’s arrivals to familiarize with arrived and arriving guests and their needs, follows up as required.
• Control room availability for walkins and establish accountability for guests departure dates and times.
• Follow up with Housekeeping for any unresolved room discrepancies.
• Maintain reservation procedures and same day arrivals.
• Check all arrivals folios, follows up on credit standing of walk‑in guests and validity of account to company instructions.
• Check all billing instructions and guest credit for accuracy. Follow up and resolve related issues.
• Maintains appropriate standards of conduct, dress, uniforms, hygiene, appearance and posture for all departmental employees.
• Ensures that all departmental information is kept accurately and up to date.
• Promotes in house sales and facilities to maximize hotel revenues.
• Understand and carries out duties in line with Hotel Emergency Procedures.
• Inspects Front and Back of house for cleanliness, Health & Safety and reports any faults to concerned departments.
• Inspect guestrooms on a daily basis.
• Co‑coordinate/Assist security personnel in all related matters.
• Respond promptly to any operational requests from Front Office and other hotel departments.
• Attends to referred and unsolved problematic situations.
• Co‑coordinate and assist with accommodation and transportation of guests in overbooked situations.
• Completes VIP, delegations and group leaders welcome and farewell as appropriate.
• Conduct efficient hand‑over during shift changes.

• Previous experience in the same role in a luxury hotel is preferred, resort experience will be a plus.
• Fluency in German language (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Opera PMS, and HotSOS.
• High attention to detail with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead, and develop teams in a high‑performance environment.
• Demonstrated capability in preparing accurate and timely departmental…