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JOBS | Duty Manager - Front Office

The Gateway Hotel, Visakhapatnam is a part of Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces. A 5 Star hotel having 95 luxorious rooms facing the sea, Spa, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Recreation facilities etc.


Designation | Duty Manager - Front Office - 1 Opening(s)

Job Description

• To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Front Office department and Co-ordinate with various other departments in order to ensure personalized, prompt and flawless service to all guests. The position will also act a as a 'One Point Contact' for all the in-house guests, incase of guest requests, complaints or any other feedback.

• Managerial

• Staffing and Scheduling of the shift and allocation of duties.

• Implement systems and procedures that achieve higher cost efficiency and guest satisfaction.

• Facilitate learning and development for all the team members of the outlet

• Performance Appraisal/ Management of the staff in the department

• Operational

• Maintain the Log Book and effective follow up system, Check the daily arrival list and monitor all VIP movement.

• Ensure that the guest has a pleasant stay by supervision of;

• Room allocation

• Smooth Check In & Check Out

• Special requirements of the guest

• Co-ordinate with departments like Security and Housekeeping to ensure that all the security, hygiene and aesthetic standards of the hotel are met.

• Act as a 'One Point Contact' for the guest, constantly interact with guests in order to solicit feedback.

• Prepare reports on Occupancy, Average rates, Reservations etc

• Monitor daily performance and manage revenue through revenue and yield management techniques.

• Ensure through regular monitoring of GSTS and feedback, prompt, efficient and accurate service to all guests.

• Maintain the Guest History System and updation of all the guest profiles.

• Monitor the business of competition hotels in terms of new accounts and rates.

• Ensure that all the operational standards set for all the processes are followed.

• Co-ordinate operations with Club floor, Concierge, Travel Desk or any other sub departments, through the guest cycle.

• Ensures norms, procedures and systems for safety and security of guest belongings (e.g. Lockers, Left luggage etc) are followed.

• Maintain regular contacts with corporate and individual customers, and build strong relationships with them.

• Ensure that all the statutory requirements for in house guests are met (C–Forms etc)

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of Accommodation management, Revenue management, GDS and other reservation systems.

• Working knowledge of MS Office, Micros and Fidelio (or any other property/ point of sale systems)

• Room Pricing & Selling techniques

• Graduate/Diploma in Hotel Management

• A minimum of 2 -3 years supervisory experience in the Front Office department

• Operational experience in reservation, reception, cashiers, concierge and guest relations


Desired Profile


• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Candidate should possess presence of mind, must be firm but polite and poised.

• Age Group – 27-33 years

• Should possess basic Computer skills & Internet.

• Candidate should be preferably from hospitality background having worked in 5 Star hotels.

• Should be willing to take on additional responsibilities and work in a challenging work enviornment.


Visakhapatnam

Contact

Mr.Ramesh Karasi, Manager-HR

The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited Oxford House,

2nd Floor, 15/17, N.F Road, Apollo Bunder

MUMBAI,Maharashtra,India 400001

Telephone | 91-891-6623685

Email | ramesh.karasi@tajhotels.com

Website | http://www.thegatewayhotels.com