Job Requirements

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our Team at our leading 202-room city centre Hotel that has very recently completed a full £10M refurbishment. This is a fabulous opportunity to join a winning team in a busy property.

A Front Office Manager supervises the Front Office Team to ensure that Team Members are prepared and well-informed to deliver our Guests an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out.

What will I be doing?

As Front Office Manager, you will oversee the Front Office Team which is the main connection between the Guest, the hotel, and the various hotel departments. A Front Office Manager is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards

• Oversee the entire Front Office operation to maintain high standards. This includes receptions, night teams and concierge.
• 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
• Set 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 and produce minutes
• Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Front Office team
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
• Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems
• Assist with other departments, as necessary
• Duty Management



Work Experience

Front Office Managers serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

·        A minimum of 3 years of Front Office supervisory experience in the hotel, leisure, and/or retail sector

·        High level of IT proficiency

·        High level of commercial awareness and sales capabilities

·        Experience of managing people and developing people

·        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.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

·        Familiar with Property Management Systems

·        A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent

Benefits

·        Access to Two Team Member Travel Programs (Hilton and Management Company)

·        Access to retail discounts via management company portal

·        Discounted city centre car parking (team member special rate)

·        Pension

·        Access to hotel gym

·        Food and Beverage discount

Disclaimer
This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.