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Job Description
About the Company
Citymax Hotels (Landmark Group – Hospitality Division)
About the Role
The Front Office Manager (FOM) is responsible for leading, managing, and optimizing the day-to-day operations of the Front Office department at Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai (a high-volume, 691-key property). The role ensures that guest check-in/check out experiences are seamless, efficient, and welcoming while driving room upselling, guest satisfaction scores, operational cost efficiencies, and strict adherence to Landmark Group brand standards and local UAE government regulations (DTCM & Dubai Police/CID).
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: General Manager
Supervises: Duty Managers, Front Desk Supervisors, Front Office Shift Leaders, Front Office Associates, Concierge/Bell Desk, Guest Relations, and Night Auditors
Responsibilities
- The Front Office Manager (FOM) is responsible for leading, managing, and optimizing the day-to-day operations of the Front Office department at Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai (a high-volume, 691-key property).
- The role ensures that guest check-in/check-out experiences are seamless, efficient, and welcoming while driving room upselling, guest satisfaction scores, operational cost efficiencies, and strict adherence to Landmark Group brand standards and local UAE government regulations (DTCM & Dubai Police/CID).
A. Operational Management & Guest Experience
- Lead and oversee daily front desk, concierge, guest relations, luggage handling, and switchboard operations.
- Ensure rapid, warm, and accurate check-in and check-out processes, maintaining minimum queue times during peak group/FIT arrival periods.
- Monitor guest feedback across internal surveys and external review channels (TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, Booking.com, Expedia) to identify trends, resolve complaints, and implement service enhancements.
- Personally manage VIP arrivals, long-stay guests, and complex guest escalations with empathy, professionalism, and decisive service recovery.
- Coordinate daily with the Housekeeping and Engineering departments to ensure real-time room status updates, rapid room turnover, and resolution of maintenance issues.
B. Revenue Generation & Cost Control
- Collaborate with Revenue Management and Sales to execute pricing strategies, maximize Average Daily Rate (ADR), RevPAR, and occupancy levels.
- Drive front desk upselling programs (room upgrades, early check-in/late check-out fees, breakfast packages, hotel F&B/amenity promotions).
- Manage department labor and operating budgets, minimizing controllable expenses (stationery, keycards, guest supplies) while optimizing roster scheduling against forecast occupancy.
C. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance (UAE / Dubai)
- Enforce strict compliance with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET / DTCM) and Dubai Police / CID guest identification, registration, and reporting regulations.
- Oversee accurate billing, credit card pre-authorizations, foreign currency transactions, and petty cash reconciliation in accordance with UAE VAT laws and Landmark Group financial policies.
- Ensure the integrity and security of guest personal data in accordance with UAE data privacy laws and company standards.
D. System Governance & Night Audit
- Maintain data hygiene in the Property Management System (Opera PMS / PMS platform), ensuring accurate guest profiles, rate code attachments, and corporate account billing details.
- Supervise the Night Audit function, verifying end-of-day revenue reconciliation, room rate audits, and daily financial reporting to the Finance team.
E. Team Leadership, Training & Development
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate Front Office team members.
- Conduct structured daily shift briefings, weekly departmental meetings, and ongoing training on brand standards, service etiquette, grooming, and upselling techniques.
- Foster a culture of high employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and cross-cultural inclusivity aligned with Landmark Group values.
- Conduct regular performance appraisals, identify high-potential staff, and create clear succession planning pathways.
F. Health, Safety & Emergency Response
- Serve as an active member of the Hotel Emergency Response Team, participating in fire drills, evacuation procedures, and crisis management protocols.
- Ensure full departmental compliance with health, safety, and security regulations at the front desk and lobby areas.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Guest Satisfaction: Overall Guest Satisfaction Index (GSI/CSAT), Net Promoter Score (NPS), and positive online review ratings (TripAdvisor / OTAs).
- Financial / Revenue: Department Upselling Targets achieved (Upgrades, Early/Late Checkouts, F&B cross-sales).
- Operational Efficiency: Average check-in/check-out wait times, room allocation accuracy, and billing dispute rates.
- Compliance: 100% adherence to DTCM / Dubai Police CID logging guidelines and audit scores.
- People & Team: Departmental turnover rate, employee satisfaction/pulse scores, and training hours completion.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of progressive Front Office experience in midscale to upscale business/leisure hotels..
- Minimum 2–3 years in a managerial role (Front Office Manager or Assistant Front Office Manager) within a high-inventory, fast-paced property (500+ rooms preferred).
- Direct working experience within the Dubai/UAE hospitality market is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- The Front Office Manager (FOM) is responsible for leading, managing, and optimizing the day-to-day operations of the Front Office department at Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai (a high-volume, 691-key property).
- The role ensures that guest check-in/check-out experiences are seamless, efficient, and welcoming while driving room upselling, guest satisfaction scores, operational cost efficiencies, and strict adherence to Landmark Group brand standards and local UAE government regulations (DTCM & Dubai Police/CID).
A. Operational Management & Guest Experience
- Lead and oversee daily front desk, concierge, guest relations, luggage handling, and switchboard operations.
- Ensure rapid, warm, and accurate check-in and check-out processes, maintaining minimum queue times during peak group/FIT arrival periods.
- Monitor guest feedback across internal surveys and external review channels (TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, Booking.com, Expedia) to identify trends, resolve complaints, and implement service enhancements.
- Personally manage VIP arrivals, long-stay guests, and complex guest escalations with empathy, professionalism, and decisive service recovery.
- Coordinate daily with the Housekeeping and Engineering departments to ensure real-time room status updates, rapid room turnover, and resolution of maintenance issues.
B. Revenue Generation & Cost Control
- Collaborate with Revenue Management and Sales to execute pricing strategies, maximize Average Daily Rate (ADR), RevPAR, and occupancy levels.
- Drive front desk upselling programs (room upgrades, early check-in/late check-out fees, breakfast packages, hotel F&B/amenity promotions).
- Manage department labor and operating budgets, minimizing controllable expenses (stationery, keycards, guest supplies) while optimizing roster scheduling against forecast occupancy.
C. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance (UAE / Dubai)
- Enforce strict compliance with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET / DTCM) and Dubai Police / CID guest identification, registration, and reporting regulations.
- Oversee accurate billing, credit card pre-authorizations, foreign currency transactions, and petty cash reconciliation in accordance with UAE VAT laws and Landmark Group financial policies.
- Ensure the integrity and security of guest personal data in accordance with UAE data privacy laws and company standards.
D. System Governance & Night Audit
- Maintain data hygiene in the Property Management System (Opera PMS / PMS platform), ensuring accurate guest profiles, rate code attachments, and corporate account billing details.
- Supervise the Night Audit function, verifying end-of-day revenue reconciliation, room rate audits, and daily financial reporting to the Finance team.
E. Team Leadership, Training & Development
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate Front Office team members.
- Conduct structured daily shift briefings, weekly departmental meetings, and ongoing training on brand standards, service etiquette, grooming, and upselling techniques.
- Foster a culture of high employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and cross-cultural inclusivity aligned with Landmark Group values.
- Conduct regular performance appraisals, identify high-potential staff, and create clear succession planning pathways.
F. Health, Safety & Emergency Response
- Serve as an active member of the Hotel Emergency Response Team, participating in fire drills, evacuation procedures, and crisis management protocols.
- Ensure full departmental compliance with health, safety, and security regulations at the front desk and lobby areas.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Guest Satisfaction: Overall Guest Satisfaction Index (GSI/CSAT), Net Promoter Score (NPS), and positive online review ratings (TripAdvisor / OTAs).
- Financial / Revenue: Department Upselling Targets achieved (Upgrades, Early/Late Checkouts, F&B cross-sales).
- Operational Efficiency: Average check-in/check-out wait times, room allocation accuracy, and billing dispute rates.
- Compliance: 100% adherence to DTCM / Dubai Police CID logging guidelines and audit scores.
- People & Team: Departmental turnover rate, employee satisfaction/pulse scores, and training hours completion.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of progressive Front Office experience in midscale to upscale business/leisure hotels..
- Minimum 2–3 years in a managerial role (Front Office Manager or Assistant Front Office Manager) within a high-inventory, fast-paced property (500+ rooms preferred).
- Direct working experience within the Dubai/UAE hospitality market is strongly preferred.
About Us
Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.
Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.
We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.
Citymax Hotels (www.citymaxhotels.com) is a ‘homegrown’ Regional Brand, envisioned and developed by Landmark Group to service the growing need for quality, value-for-money accommodation. The Brand personality is best described a ‘vibrant simplicity’ and teams strive to make every day experiences special.
First established in 2010, Citymax Hotels currently own and operate 6 hotels (1,986 keys) in the UAE at Al Barsha (2 hotels), Bur Dubai, Sharjah, Business Bay and Ras al Khaimah. In addition, Citymax Hotels operates a hotel under a management contract in Aswan, Egypt (79 keys), with further managed properties under development in Egypt and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Each Citymax Hotel performs well within its Competition Set as measured via RevPAR Indices. Citymax Hotels has positioned itself well in the market with a good mix of Retail, Corporate and Leisure business.
In addition to the rooms business, Citymax Hotels has a significant Food & Beverage operation within the hotels, with up to almost 50% of revenues coming from the various outlets. Some of the F&B brands are very well known in their own right including Huddle Sports Bar & Grill, Claypot, Sizzling Wok.
