As Assistant Front Office Manager, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the?Front Office department to provide exceptional products and services within brand operating standards.
The duties and responsibilities will include:
Have a thorough knowledge?of all facilities and services offered by the hotel including?type of rooms available as well as their location and layout,?selling status, rates, and benefits of all packages plans,?credit policy of the hotel?and reservation coding.
Understand the hotel's policy on guaranteed reservations and no-shows.
Process advance deposits on reservations.
Track future room availabilities?on the basis of?reservations. I?am able to?determine room rates based on the selling tactics of the?resort.
Oversee the?management of the guest history and profile system in conjunction with the Reservations Manager.
Support the Front Office Manager and the Director of Rooms?and focus on the rejuvenation of the room experience.
Work in partnership with Guest Services, Reservations, Housekeeping and F&B to ensure guest's needs are determined?/met?and oversee the overall smooth operation of guest arrivals.
Ensure that all set policies, procedures, best practices are in place and rigorously enforced.
Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.
Qualifications:
To execute the position of Assistant Front Office Manager, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:
Possess a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Business Administration or related field plus two-four years front office/guest services experience including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.
Possess the relevant work visas to work in EU.
The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for an Assistant Front Office Manager at Six Senses Douro valley. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.
Six Senses Douro Valley is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness.
Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel; Six Senses unites a diverse, multinational, and multicultural portfolio of properties. Each host brings to life the values in their own way, while delivering on the brand's vision: to reawaken people's senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.
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