Front Office Manager

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Summary: The Front Office Manager leads and supervises the Front Office department, making business decisions and ensuring high-quality guest experiences. Highlights: 1. Lead and supervise Front Office operations 2. Focus on guest experience and quality standards 3. Strategic departmental development **Additional Information** **Job Number**26061925 **Job Category**Rooms \& Guest Services Operations **Location**Castillo Hotel Son Vida a Luxury Collection Hotel Mallorca, C/Raixa 2, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Spain, 07013 **Schedule**Full Time **Located Remotely?**N **Position Type** Management **Additional Information:** This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, ARABELLA HOSPITALITY GROUP GMBH \& CO. KG. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc. POSITION PURPOSE The Front Office Manager is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Front Office department. The Front Office Manager makes business decisions for the unit, taking into account the Hotel’s philosophies, policies, standards and procedures and is responsible for both the day to day running and longer\-term strategic development of the Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides guidance and direction to the front office team, including setting performance standards, people development, monitoring performance, etc Responsible for the preparation of departamental cost budget. Conducts department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the FO goals to produce desired results. Take a leading role in positively representing the company with guests, reinforcing a customer focused approach to hotel operations at all times. Maintain, implement and adhere to standard policies, systems and procedures relating to hotel operations, including health and safety systems and quality standards, and systems contingency planning. Assist in training new staff members, coach them and monitor their performance. Ensure the desk is covered at all times, according to hotel’s occupancy. Full awareness of current daily status of Hotel. Ensure prompt, efficient and courteous reception of guests. Ensure the highest level of Guest experience and follow the Welcome and Farewell standards. Handle, recovery and recording of complaints. Be aware of daily functions, events, VIP and group arrivals. Actively promote the fidelity Guest program to both guests and employees – ensuring all benefits are promoted and understood, and that annual enrolment targets are met. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Tourism or Hospitality Management Degree At least 2 years of experience within the hospitality industry in a supervisory position. 5\* Hotel Front Office Luxury Experience preferred. Extensive Knowledge of Opera and familiarity with Internet/MS Office applications and related IT preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must be proficient in writing and speaking English and Spanish Ability to prioritize tasks using own initiative. Must demonstrate an awareness of the importance of body language in communication and interaction with others. Effective conflict management and decision\-making Excellent communications skills Become a Luxury Collection ambassador with an overall vision of the hotel WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:* Competitive salary * Career enhancement opportunities in fast growing international brand * Enjoy 39 holidays * Explore rate across Marriott Int. Hotels worldwide * Physiotherapy services * Associate Assistance Program * Great Learning \& Development opportunities * Referral program * Discounts in our restaurants * Free golf training courses and special rates * Staff parties \*Competitive salary \*Career enhancement opportunities in fast growing international brand \*Enjoy 39 holidays \*Explore rate across Marriott Int. Hotels worldwide \*Physiotherapy services \*Associate Assistance Program \*Great Learning \& Development opportunities \*Referral program \*Discounts in our restaurants \*Free golf training courses and special rates \*Staff parties. 40\.000€\-45\.000€ *This company is an equal opportunity employer.* frnch1