Front Office Manager
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About the Role
Accor seeks a Front Office Manager for Pullman hotel in Doha to lead the front office team, enhance guest satisfaction, and manage daily operations. Requires 5+ years of hotel front office experience with 2+ years in a managerial role and a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the front office team, including reception, concierge, and reservations staff
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Oversee daily front desk operations, including check ins, check outs, and guest inquiries
- Train and motivate front office staff to deliver high quality customer service
- Manage guest complaints and resolve issues promptly and professionally
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences
- Monitor and optimize front office performance metrics and guest satisfaction scores
- Manage department budgets and control expenses
- Ensure compliance with brand standards and local regulations
- Implement and maintain efficient front office procedures and systems
- Develop and execute revenue management strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue
- Handle VIP guests and special requests with utmost care and attention to detail
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field
- 5+ years of experience in hotel front office operations, including 2+ years in a managerial role
- Proven leadership skills with ability to train, motivate, and mentor team members
- Excellent customer service skills and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting and revenue management
- Proficiency in Property Management Systems (PMS) and Microsoft Office Suite
- In depth knowledge of front office procedures, revenue management principles, and industry best practices
- Excellent problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution abilities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Multilingual abilities, with fluency in English and Arabic (preferred)
- Adaptability to changing priorities and ability to work well under pressure
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Company Description
- Being a Pullman Heartist means embodying and conveying the brand mindset through the values of commitment, adaptability and creativity.
- Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, with over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations.
Job Description
- Lead and manage the front office team, including reception, concierge, and reservations staff.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Oversee daily front desk operations, including check ins, check outs, and guest inquiries.
- Train and motivate front office staff to deliver high quality customer service.
- Manage guest complaints and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.
- Monitor and optimize front office performance metrics and guest satisfaction scores.
- Manage department budgets and control expenses.
- Ensure compliance with brand standards and local regulations.
- Implement and maintain efficient front office procedures and systems.
- Develop and execute revenue management strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue.
- Handle VIP guests and special requests with utmost care and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in hotel front office operations, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and mentor team members.
- Excellent customer service skills and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting and revenue management.
- Proficiency in Property Management Systems (PMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- In depth knowledge of front office procedures, revenue management principles, and industry best practices.
- Excellent problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution abilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Multilingual abilities, with fluency in English and Arabic (preferred).
- Adaptability to changing priorities and ability to work well under pressure.
Additional Information
- Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
- We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life.
- By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
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