15 Hotel Management jobs in Panaji

What will I be doing

• As the Front Office Manager / Asst Front Office Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Maintain high customer service focus by approaching your job with the customers always in mind.
• Have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both customers and colleagues.
• Motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your personal performance.
• Be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements including the performance of any tasks requested of you.
• Maintain high team focus by showing cooperation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of team goals.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational / environmental procedures in the hotel.
• Actively promote the services and facilities of Hilton hotels to guests and suppliers of the hotel.
• Actively seek verbal feedback from customers and team members at every opportunity.
• Agree and implement actions to make improvements to customer service.
• Positively dealing with and learn from customer complaints and comments with follow-up and feedback to the Director of Operations.
• Make sure all customer requests and queries are responded to promptly and effectively while assisting on the floor during peak periods each day.
• Be available to assist on duty in the hotels during any busy days or special events.
• Maintain a presence in the lobby setting the example for team members for guest service.
• Be proactive towards guests, assisting them with any reasonable requests, and training all team members to see these things before the guests ask.
• Have detailed knowledge of Hilton departmental standards, explaining the standards to the team and training each team member individually with specific job skills checklists that relate to their responsibilities.
• Assess team members performance against standards.
• Monitor standards through regular standards review checks.
• Develop action plans to address shortfalls in standards and identify shortfalls before they affect customer service.
• Implement and follow through with improvements identified.
• Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards.
• Prepare rosters and job schedules for team members to meet business needs (taking into consideration internal activities, occupancy and external events, promotions etc.).
• Communicate effectively with Housekeeping, groups and tours about any in-house group holding catering events, ensuring direct liaison with group leaders upon arrival for special requests.
• Describe, assign and delegate duties and authority for the operation of the department at all times.
• Understand the situation in other departments and their implications for your own department.
• Plan ahead and ensure adequate resources are available.
• Coordinate with the Housekeeping department to ensure cleaning is followed-up, ensuring that follow-up procedures are maintained.
• Ensure that the shift is reviewed, handovers and briefings are carried out.
• Maintain in-depth technical knowledge and skills required for the job.
• Maintain guest histories to assist with returning guests.
• Establish good communication with the Housekeeping team.
• Attend and participate in regular operational and hotel meetings.
• Ensure that supplier liaison with the Purchasing team ensures maximum support with regards to sponsorship, marketing and pricing initiatives.
• Responsible for the maximization of room revenue and profit through commercial room management, ensuring a consistently high standard of customer service within the department.
• Make all decisions regarding overbooking the hotel on the same day, ensure all out bookings are carried out by members of the Management and that overbooking levels for future days will be monitored by the Revenue Manager.
• Understand the goals of the hotel and the department s role in achieving it, communicating goals to the team.
• Ensure that daily operation is managed by the Guest Service Managers and Supervisors who are totally accountable for the profitability and service standards achieved.
• Sett and agree to departmental objectives for self and team.
• Represent the needs of the team to others in the hotel.
• Get members of the team to work co-operatively with others.
• Keep the team up to date on departmental, hotel and company activities through regular communication meetings and memos, including special events, promotions in the restaurants and bars.
• Be aware of potential highs and lows in the business.
• Create and implement sales promotions and team members incentives as per discussion with the Director of Operations.
• Assist the Marcom team with the preparation of event brochures.
• Assist with the annual marketing plan to establish a list of marketing activities in line with the annual business plan, supported by appropriate advertising and promotion budgets from suppliers with the support of the Revenue Manager and marcom team.
• Identify, communicate and act on potential sales leads.
• Participate in the development of the annual budget, developing short and long term financial operating plans.
• Use key monitors and financial targets to evaluate the department s performance and make future plans.
• Analyze financial information that is provided via the payroll system and ONQ, to assist decision making.
• Complete regular financial and operating reports as required or requested by the Director of Operations.
• Forecast potential costs, review expenses on a monthly basis and implement actions for improvement, following the company s control procedures.
• Communicate relevant financial information to the team.
• Analyze and explain any financial variance against plans.
• Set-up and maintain leave plans for the department.
• Monitor, control and minimize overtime for the department.
• Carry out seasonal inventory of operating equipment.
• Understand the quantity and quality of people needed to operate the department.
• Carry out selection interviews and make effective recruitment decisions based on skills and attitude.
• Ensure that new recruits have all relevant information before commencing employment.
• Plan and ensure that departmental orientation is carried out.
• Ensure standards trainings and assessments are carried out.
• Regularly review individual and team performance against objectives and provide feedback.
• Develop and implement department training plans to meet business needs.
• Carry out training programs for team members with the Training Manager and departmental trainers.
• Assist in the training of team members ensuring that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with maximum efficiency.
• Review and evaluate all training activities.
• Carry out annual appraisals with all team members in accordance with legal and hotel guidelines and identify individual training needs.
• Provide relevant training to new team members.
• Introduce appropriate product knowledge courses for team members.
• Understand relevant Health Safety (HS) legislations and their implications on the operation of the department.
• Communicate to the team their responsibilities within HS.
• Ensure that safe and healthy working practices are implemented at all times.
• Participate in community public relations for the hotel.

What are we looking for

A Front Office Manager / Asst Front Office Manager serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviour, skills, and values that follow:

• Good communication, organization and coordination skills.
• Good team player.
• Responsible and self-motivated.
• Patient, responsible and proactive in dealing with problems.
• Able to maintain excellent relations with team members.
• Able to work under great physical and mental pressures.
• Familiar with computer systems.
• Fluent in spoken and written English to meet business needs.

Responsible for all front office functions and staff.

Areas of responsibility include Bell Staff, Switchboard Operations, Guest Services/Front Desk and Retail/Gift Shop, as applicable.

As a department head, directs and works with managers and employees to successfully execute all front office operations, including guest arrival and departure procedures.

Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area. OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Guest Services Team

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

Supervises and manages employees.

Manages all day-to-day operations.

Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees absence.

Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

Ensures recognition of employees is taking place across areas of responsibility.

Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.

Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

Maintaining Guest Services and Front Desk Goals

Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc

Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Keeps Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.

Conducts department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.

Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

Understands the impact of Front Office operations on the Rooms area and overall property financial goals.

Manages department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Managing Projects and Policies

Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.

Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

Supervises and managing employees.

Managing all day-to-day operations.

Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees absence.

Acts as the Service Champion for the Front Office and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Strives to improve service performance.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Ensures that all Front Office areas have an atmosphere that is conducive to the overall guest experience.

Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance.

Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an open door policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for Front Office Staff.

Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.

Interviews and hires managers and hourly employee team members with the appropriate skills and in a timely manner to meet the business needs of the operation.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

Identifies and analyzes Front Office operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.

A Front Office Associate assists in daily Front Office operations and works with customers and Guests to serve their needs and provide an excellent customer service experience.

What will I be doing

As Front Office Associate, you will assist in daily Front Office operations and work with customers and Guests to serve their needs and provide an excellent customer service experience. A Front Office Coordinator is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Front Office Manager with daily Front Office operations
• Provide prompt service and actively seek opportunities to drive Guest satisfaction
• Ensure the team are kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from either the Guests or other departments
• Manage, resolve or escalate any and all Guest complaints quickly
• Work with all facilities and services provided within the hotel and identify opportunities for up-selling and promoting new or ongoing events
• Advise team of any special events or VIP Guests in the hotel for events or for general accommodations
• Ensure a high level of product knowledge of the hotel and the local area and be aware of the daily hotel event schedule
• Attend all Front Office meetings
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required
• Serve your role and Team in an environmentally-conscience manner

What are we looking for

Front Office Associate serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous customer service experience within the hotel/leisure/retail sector
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• High level of IT proficiency

As Front Office Apprentice, you will assist in daily Front Office operations and work with customers and Guests as part of a project used to demonstrate your abilities to work in the hotel management sector. A Front Office Intern is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Ensure accurate and efficient running of reception including check in/out procedures
• Respond to Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure that both the Front Office Manager and Reception Supervisors are kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from Guests and/or other departments
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times
• Understand thoroughly all hotel room categories, room rates, packages, promotions and other general product knowledge necessary to perform daily duties
• Maximize room occupancy and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities
• Understand correct procedures regarding the acceptance of foreign currencies, credit cards and cash in accordance with the hotel credit policy
• Answer switchboard calls, as required
• Ensure all Guest deliveries and messages are received effectively and efficiently
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required
• Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems
• Attend appropriate training courses, when required
• Follow and adhere to company brand standards
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships with Team Members
• Work with your Manager to identify a specific project to complete during your internship placement

What are we looking for

Front Office Apprentice serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience in a customer-focused industry
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Competent level of IT proficiency

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience in cash handling

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Front Office Manager in administering front office functions and supervising staff on a daily basis. Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, Switchboard and Guest Services/Front Desk. Position directs and works with managers and employees to carry out procedures ensuring an efficient check in and check out process. Ensures guest and employee satisfaction and maximizes the financial performance of the department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Supporting Management of Front Desk Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Supervises and manages employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

• Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

Monitoring and Supporting Progress Toward Guest Services and Front Desk Goals

• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Collaborates with the Front Office Manager on ways to continually improve departmental service.

• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.

• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans based on review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Displays outstanding hospitality skills.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Interacts with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.

• Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.

• Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Managing Projects and Policies

• Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.

• Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.

• Monitors adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

• Functions in place of the Front Office Manager in his/her absence.

• Communicates critical information from pre- and post-convention meetings to the Front Office staff.

• Participates in department meetings.

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