The posting
To oversee the smooth and efficient operation of the Rooms Division, including Front Office and Housekeeping, while delivering exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence and financial performance
- To manage the Front Office and Housekeeping Departments, ensuring an efficient and profitable operation.
- To establish and implement realistic and effective operating and capital budgets for the Front Office and Housekeeping Departments.
- To participate closely with the management team in the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures designed to improve the hotel’s operational profitability and service at the Rooms Division.
- To assist in the effective manpower planning of Front Office and Housekeeping and ensuring that all department schedules meet the operational needs.
- To review and negotiate all contracts for the Front Office and Housekeeping, ensuring the services provided meet the requirements and standards of the hotel.
- To delegate and assign responsibilities to all Front Office and Housekeeping department managers ensuring their performance meets or exceeds the requirements and standards of the hotel.
- To ensure the highest level of guest service throughout the hotel both in guest and non-guest areas.
- To drive service excellence and ensure compliance with Forbes Travel Guide and other quality assurance standards.
- To champion digital initiatives, systems enhancements and technology adoption to improve operational efficiency and guest experience.
- To oversee guest recognition, service recovery and guest engagement initiatives to strengthen guest loyalty and satisfaction.
- To ensure guest satisfaction through close monitoring of guest comments, meeting with guests to solicit feedback and to respond to guest written comments.
- To keep abreast with competition, new developments, and techniques in the hotel industry in order to ensure market share and maximize profitability.
- To conduct and/or attend meetings in order to facilitate favourable working relationship among employees and promote morale, productivity and efficiency.
- To prepare reports, to develop database for improved management decision-making.
- To perform all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned.
- To monitor and maintain hotel grooming at the highest standard and ensure compliance by all management and staff.
- To be fully familiar with all hotel Policies & Procedures and the Employee handbook.
- To perform any other duties as requested by the Director of Rooms.
- Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless guest experience and operational effectiveness.
SKILLS &ABILITIES
- Intensive passion for service excellence and standards
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong strategic decision-making skills
- Strong business acumen
- High emotional intelligence and strong human relations skills
- Strong leadership, coaching skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Creative and innovative
- Keen eye for details
- Mature and professional in disposition and presentation



