Western Cape: Front Office Manager posted by Craven Cottage CC

Duties:
 
Lead and supervise our front desk team.
Train new team members
Ensure efficient and professional front desk operations.
Ensure adherence to hotel policies and procedures.
Manage schedules, workloads, and master key control.
Resolve guest concerns promptly and courteously.
Monitor room status, maximise occupancy and analyse rate variances.
Maintain communication between departments for seamless service
Ensure personalised and heartfelt service for every guest.
Conduct regular team meetings and performance evaluations.
Monitor and control departmental expenses
Enforce cash-handling, check-cashing and credit policies.
Generate and review daily front office activity reports.
Monitor and report on key performance metrics
Handle unexpected situations with professionalism and efficiency.
Identify areas for service improvement and implement changes.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
 
Requirements:
 
Grade 12
Hospitality diploma or degree.
Minimum of 2 years as a Front Office Manager in a luxury establishment.
Proficiency in front office systems and excellent communication skills.
Protel experience an advantage.
Strong supervisory experience and administrative skills.