Assistant Front Office Manager

An Assistant Front Office Manager assists in supervising the Front Office Team to ensure that Team Members are prepared and well-informed to deliver Guests an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out.
What will I be doing?
As Assistant Front Office Manager, you will assist in supervising the Front Office Team to ensure that Team Members are prepared and well-informed to deliver Guests an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out. An Assistant Front Office Manager is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Responsibilities

Assist the Front Office Manager to oversee the entire Front Office operation to maintain high standards
Assist the Front Office Manager to evaluate levels of Guest satisfaction and monitor trends, with a focus on continuous improvement
Ensure regular and VIP Guests are recognised and that the Front Office department operates with a sales attitude and promotes the hotel brand’s loyalty scheme
Maximise room occupancy at best rates and use up‑selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities
Assist the Front Office Manager with setting departmental objectives, work schedules, budgets, policies, and procedures
Monitor the appearance, standards, and performance of the Front Office Team Members with an emphasis on training and teamwork
Ensure Team Members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, pricing and policies, as well as knowledge of the local area, and are continuously trained to learn and understand policies and practices
Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel departments
Monitor staffing levels to meet cover business demands
Conduct monthly communication meetings, in the absence of the Front Office Manager, and produce minutes
Assist the Front Office Manager with staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
Assist the Front Office Manager with recruiting, managing, training and developing the Front Office team
Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems

Skills

Previous supervisory experience in Front Office within the hotel/leisure/retail
High level of IT proficiency
High level of commercial awareness and sales capabilities
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

Accountable and resilient
Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent grooming standards
Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team

What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.

And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Temporary
Job function
Other
Industries
Travel Arrangements
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