Front Office Team Leader

Job Description

• Apply thorough working knowledge of the front office operations to include the front desk, reception/cashiering procedures, reservations.
• Develop a strong understanding of the functions of each department of the hotel, physical layouts of the hotel facilities, the key personnel and their roles, daily functions and special events, and conventions and groups currently in the house and due to arrive.
• Assist in conducting training for all Front Office employees.
• Direct daily front office operations.
• Greet and escort Very Important Guests (VIPs) and attend to their special needs as appropriate.
• Attend to credit problems.
• Ensure efficient and courteous porter service.
• Supervise front cashiers and help out with accounting problems.
• Patrol and inspect public areas during evenings to make sure everything is in order.
• Control hotel duty keys and floats whilst on duty.
• Supervise and support of the Front Office team.
• Assist with preparation of rosters, ensuring that suitable and cost effective employee levels are maintained at all times. Rosters to be authorised by appropriate department head.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are understood by all employees and observed in tasks performed.
• Ensure effective communication of new and updated information regarding policies, rates and general hotel information.
• Ensure strict procedures are followed for all cash/credit, cheque transactions, accounting and banking procedures, issue of keys and guest confidentiality.
• Implement training programs for all employees, conduct induction and skills training.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Front Office Management.

• You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and be in possession of a current work visa.

• Hourly rate £14.45.
• Free night stays in our UK hotels and up to 30% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies).
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels.
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy.
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives.
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries.
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world.
• And many more benefits and perks. Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality.