Duty Manager - Front Office

Hotel / Hospitality / Tourism / Leisure

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Job Description

JOIN OUR PRESTIGIOUS TEAM AT TAJ SAMUDRA COLOMBO

Duty Manager – Front Office

Taj Samudra Colombo, a renowned luxury hotel, is seeking highly skilled and motivated professionals to join our esteemed front office team. We currently have openings for experienced Duty Manager – Front Office to contribute to the success and excellence of our facilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Staffing and Scheduling of the shift and allocation of duties.
  • Implement systems and procedures that achieve higher cost efficiency and guest satisfaction.
  • Facilitate learning and development for all the team members of the outlet.
  • Performance Appraisal/ Management of the staff in the department.
  • Maintain the Logbook and effective follow up system, Check the daily arrival list and monitor all VIP movement.
  • Ensure that the guest has a pleasant stay by supervision of;
  • Room allocation
  • Smooth Check In & Check Out
  • Special requirements of the guest
  • Co-ordinate with departments like Security and Housekeeping to ensure that all the security, hygiene and aesthetic standards of the hotel are met.
  • Act as a ‘One Point Contact’ for the guest, constantly interact with guests in order to solicit feedback.
  • Prepare reports on Occupancy, Average rates, Reservations etc.
  • Ensure through regular monitoring of GSTS and feedback, prompt, efficient and accurate service to all guests.
  • Maintain the Guest History System and update the guest profiles.
  • Monitor the business of competition hotels in terms of new accounts and rates.
  • Ensure that all the operational standards set for all the processes are followed.
  • Ensures norms, procedures and systems for safety and security of guest belongings (e.g. Lockers, Left luggage etc) are followed.
  • Ensure that all the statutory requirements for in house guests are met.

Requirements:

  • Star Class hotel with similar capacity, with a minimum of 2 years of experience is mandatory.
  • A degree or hotel school diploma would be an added advantage.
  • Age below 45 years.

Director of Human Resources
E-mail us your CV with two non-related referees to [email protected]