Position SummaryThe Front Office Manager is responsible for supervising the Front Office operation and collaborating with other departments and the HODs to ensure smooth guest service at the desk (check-in & check-out, guest reservation, and hospitality, as well as all services provided by the Front Office Department). Additionally, he is responsible for Front Office staff, Guest Relations, and bellboys.
Responsibilities- Managing the check-in and check-out procedures.
- Organizing the schedule and vacation plans for employees.
- Managing all the functions of the front office staff.
- Supervising the hospitality functions (buses, transit, etc.).
- Enforcing hotel standards and policies.
- Responsible for the introduction of new employees and developing the orientation programs.
- Responsible for the neat appearance of employees, with particular attention to uniforms and name tags.
- Reviewing staff qualifications on a regular basis.
- Checking all reports (Manager report, * report, etc.).
- In charge of ensuring that administrative tasks at the Front Office run smoothly by providing guidance to staff and sharing necessary procedures.
- Responsible for impeccable guest reception, supervising the check-in of groups, and consistently caring for the well-being of customers.
- Must have good knowledge of room operations and descriptions of rooms.
- Must have full knowledge of hotel facilities, their opening and closing times, and the services provided in each.
- Must have knowledge of Saudi Arabia as a country and Makkah as a city.
- Must check with the cooperation report, identify discrepancies, and investigate why they occurred.
- Must develop a training program for Front Office Staff to ensure high standards of productivity and performance.
- Ensure the lobby is clean and there is always a sufficient amount of cash and change available.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree
- Proven work experience as a Front Desk Manager or Reception Manager
- Thorough knowledge of customer service, office management, and basic bookkeeping procedures
- Proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Familiar with Prologic/Opera/Wyndham systems
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Front Office Manager