Front Desk Duty Manager

Department: Rooms Division, Front Office & Guest Services

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Description

Under the guidance of the Operations Manager assess, evaluates and ensures that long-term and short-term of the goals residence are met. Support and assist the front desk in the residence to ensure a smooth, prompt and effective service to all residents & guests. Direct and manage Concierge, Front Office Agents, Bellmen.

Key Responsibilities

In this position you are reporting directly to the Operations Manager.

• Revenues, Expenses and Profit is closely monitored and budgeted figures (over)-achieved.
• Financial Policies and Procedures are supported and followed.
• Substitutes the Operations Manager in their absence
• Handles all residents & guests’ comments & complaints, as well as following up on resolving those.
• Complete checks & reports on the general upkeep of the residence including spot-checking the performance of 3rd party service providers
• Ensures the smooth running of the front desk on a day-to-day basis and in a proactive manner.
• Perform Manager on Duty shifts during the absence of Operations Manager
• Ensures that as per Kempinski Health & Safety Policy the Fire Exits are free of obstacles.
• Support and assist all departments.
• Ensures that all residents & guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition and resolves related problems.
• Inform and co-ordinate with other operating departments matters which may concern them.
• Check all correspondence of the day’s arrivals to familiarize with arrived and arriving residents & guests and their needs, follows up as required.
• Follow up with 3rd party service provider on any unresolved room discrepancies.
• Maintains appropriate standards of conduct, dress, uniforms, hygiene, appearance and posture for all departmental employees.
• Ensures that all residence information is kept accurately and up to date.
• Promotes in house sales and facilities to maximize residence revenues.
• Understand and carries out duties in line with Residence Emergency Procedures.
• Inspects Front and Back of house for cleanliness, Health & Safety and reports any faults to concerned departments.
• Inspects outside areas on a daily basis.
• Co-ordinates/assists security personnel in all related matters.
• Responds promptly to any operational requests from residence sections.
• Attends to referred and unsolved problematic situations.
• Conduct efficient hand-over with coming team member.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the residence.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Eligible for a working permit in country of hire
• Higher College and or Hotel Management
• Minimum 3 years Front Office supervisory & managerial position
• Preferably within a 5-star property or residences
• Proven track record with good progression.
• Mature & Customer focused.
• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment
• Fluent in English (verbally and written)
• Any additional language is a plus (Russian and German)
  
  
  
  
  

About Kempinski

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the worlds most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.

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