Assistant Director of Front Office
Job Description
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Front Office professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As an Assistant Director of Front Office / Assistant Front Office Manager you are responsible for assisting the Director of Front Office / Front Office Manager in leading and managing all sections of the Front Office Department in order to ensure the highest standards of service, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:
• Inform other operating departments, notably Housekeeping, of all Front Office matters that concerns them
• Establish and maintain effective Employee relations
• Assist the Director of Front Office / Front Office Manager in Employee related matters such as appraising and consulting
• Assist in the preparation of statistical, performance and forecast reports as necessary in order
• Facilitate annual budget and strategic plan preparation and provide management with marketing information
• Assist in monitoring and controlling, on an on-going basis, department costs to ensure performance against budget
• Monitor Front Office Employees to ensure Guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition
• Control the availability of rooms, room types, accuracy of room count and rate categories
• Routine checks for billing instructions and guest credit for accuracy and compliance with hotel credit policy
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and employees’ health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment
• Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences You should ideally have a degree in the hospitality field with at least three years previous experiences in the Front Office Department within a hotel environment. You must also have fluency in both written and spoken English and an immaculate personal presentation along with the ability to solve problems effectively. You must have knowledge of up selling and maximizing revenues techniques, computer literacy and knowledge of Opera will be highly regarded.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be a positive and proactive individual with an outgoing, charismatic and approachable character, combined with a high aptitude for customer care, strong leadership skills and the capability to motivate and guide others. You have the ability to develop and build relationships easily, while possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding the Business
Influencing Outcomes
Planning for Business
Team Building
Valuing Diversity
Leading People
Adaptability
Drive for Results
Customer Focus
Managing Operations
Job Location Tanzania Residence Location Tanzania A striking contemporary property with elegant design and outstanding facilities in a prime location in the Central Business District and on the Indian Ocean coast, Johari Rotana promises guests an unforgettable luxury experience during their visit to Dar es Salaam. Part of the landmark MNF Square development, home to major retail brands and high-profile companies and close to the port an... d Zanzibar Ferry, financial district, commercial areas, beaches and other major attractions, it is a convenient and aspirational accommodation option for business and leisure travellers, as well as families visiting this vibrant city. Julius Nyerere International Airport is just 30 minutes from the property and the Central Railway is minutes away. Designed to meet the needs of discerning modern travellers, this five-star hotel features 193 luxurious rooms and suites and 60 serviced apartments with stylish furnishings, smart in-room technology and entertainment, and plenty of space to relax or work during your stay. Whether you are taking a quick trip to Dar es Salaam or planning a longer stay in the city, Johari Rotana offers several room types to suit your requirements. For a dining experience with a difference, choose from four outstanding venues, from Noble House, serving authentic and irresistible Chinese delicacies and Zafarani all-day dining restaurant, showcasing a vast buffet of Mediterranean, Indian Arabic and Swahili cuisine, to the Kibo Lobby Lounge for coffee and cocktails and the lively Hamilton’s Gastropub where you can socialise, relax and be tempted by classic British and American dishes. Baghdad, Iraq Babylon Rotana
Department: Front Office
Employment Type: Management We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Front Office professionals... Doha, Qatar City Centre Rotana Doha
Department: Front Office
Employment Type: Entry level We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Front Office professionals...
Experience: 1 - 2 Years of Experience Baghdad, Iraq Babylon Rotana
Department: Front Office
Employment Type: Management We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Front Office professionals... Doha, Qatar City Centre Rotana Doha
Department: Front Office
Employment Type: Entry level We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Front Office professionals...
Experience: 1 - 2 Years of Experience Baghdad, Iraq Babylon Rotana
Department: Front Office
Employment Type: Management We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Front Office professionals... Doha, Qatar City Centre Rotana Doha
Department: Front Office
Employment Type: Entry level We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Front Office professionals...
