Assistant Manager, Front Office
CurrentDirects front office operations such as checking in, checking out and providing guest assistance whilst ensuring compliance with all front office policies, procedures, standards and satisfaction of guests’ needs.Participates in the development, implementation and review of the policies, procedures, practices and standards.Selects, trains, develops, schedules and manages the performance of direct subordinates to ensure the efficient running of front office operations. (together with the FOM)Maximizes hotel revenue by controlling room inventory, group blocking, packages and reinforcing the late charge policy to maximize REVPAR.Maintains high visibility during peak period in order to ensure smooth running of operations, promotes good public relations, takes corrective actions and handles customers’ complaints to ensure their satisfaction.Assists in greeting VIP guests in absence of the DOR or FOM upon their arrival and escorts them to their room. Establishes good rapport and offers assistance for the length of their stay.Coordinates front office duties with various departments such as Executive Office, Housekeeping, Sales and Marketing, Engineering and Security to ensure that all guests are given friendly and caring service from their arrival until their departure according to Kempinski Standards in a safe and secure environment.Identifies training needs, plans training activities and oversees their implementation for all front office sections. Follows up to ensure compliance and efficiency of training activities.Accomplishes a set of administrative duties such as leading and attending meeting, writing reports and memos and other specific duties related to the job function.Carry out other tasks as directed by Front Office Manager.