Assistant Manager

Primary Responsibilities

Front Office Operation
• Conduct daily briefings and ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members
• Manage and supervise all tasks of his/her staff to ensure that highest quality service is delivered and department standards are met
• Review, analyze and suggest improvement of work flow and standards at the Front Desk
• Analyze rate variance report to ensure rooms revenue control, approve discounts and rebates
• Communicate with Rooms Division Manager/Concerned Head of Department on all matters regarding guest services & hotel operations
• Ensure documentation of all guest related issues using the logbook
• Sign media and supervise shift handover procedures
• Coordinate and communicate with other hotel departments as required regarding general administration and operations issues
• Provide management presence at all times by assisting with the handling of guests' needs and complaints tactfully and efficiently
• Assist Guest Relations in greeting, rooming, and sending off guests
• Inspect front of house and back of house regularly for cleanliness and orderliness
• Ensure that front line staff complies with marketing techniques and maximizes sales
• Check billing instructions, monitor guest credit and act upon any discrepancies
• Coordinate full house situations and makes all necessary arrangements to handle overbooking and pledge relocates
• Ensure procedures of On-Call Valet Desks and driveways are manned at all times and run efficiently
• Ensures the Safety, Security and Loss Control policies and procedures are compiled with at the lobby and driveway. Handle and manage hotel emergencies.

Team Management
• Provide department orientation and training of the hotel service standards, procedures and programs
• Constantly monitor team members' appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Motivate and provides a work environment which brings out the best in team members

Competencies
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times