Assistant Director of Front Office

2 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Marriott International, Inc Full time
Job Number
Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations
Location The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, Al Mamsha Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JJOB SUMMARY

Responsible for functions of Front Office Reception, PABX, Concierge and guest relations. As a number two in the department, this position 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. This position will be the person in charge for all areas, when the Director of Front Office is not at the hotel.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

  • Experience of leading at least 2-3 functions/areas of Front Office i.e. in addition to reception.
  • Luxury hotels, Middle East and Resort experience will be preferred for this role or an experience of working with HNI guests in an international market.
  • High school diploma or GED; 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.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world's top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
Your role will be to ensure that the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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