Hotel Receptionist

**FRONT OFFICE MANAGER**

**SUMMARY**

To manage front of the house operations of the hotel ensuring that the highest standard of service and the best possible guest experience is maintained. Be responsible of establishing and maintaining professional relationship with hotel guests and patrons.

**DUTIES RESPONSIBILLTIES**:
1. Manage operation of the Front desk including Cashier. Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with the highest standard of service and guest satisfaction.

2. Review room availability status, room blockage and special requests on a daily basis through working closely with Reservations Manager and liase on all groups and FIT movements.

3. Monitor open and close on day status to maximize room revenue and demonstrate the concept of yield management.

4. Ensure that budget and cost effectiveness at the Front Desk are achieved.

5. Work with Housekeeping and Engineering on daily operations regards to guestroom status.

6. Handle guest complaints and review compliments.

7. Review Front Desk Logbook daily to monitor all activities.

8. Review all VIP room blocking.

9. Supervise and train all Front Desk staff to ensure that the best guest experience is provided.

10. Familiarize with Front Office policies and procedures and special rate & programs.

11. Participate morning briefing, or organize afternoon hand-over briefing daily and disseminate information to Reception team as soon as possible.

12. Greet guests as time permits at lobby and assists Receptionist during busy period.

13. Report Management on monthly/fortnightly basis to review performance & discuss existing problems for improvement.

14. Always conduct job with concern for the environment and its resources. Where practical and possible, REDUCE use of items, RE-USE whenever possible, and RECYCLE those items that can be. Perform all duties, other than the above as requested by the hotel policies and/or his/her direct supervisor.

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Skills**
- Use of Windows
- The ability to train and motivate a team
- The ability to be available to work nights, weekends or public holidays
- Sales ability
- Hospitality
- Adaptability: coping with the diversity of customers and their needs
- Self-sufficiency
- Self-control: handling complaints
- Good relationship skills
- Team leadership
- Good memory: remembering guests
- Taking the initiative
- Discretion

**Qualifications**
- Graduate or similar qualifications in Hotel or Tourism studies
- Experience of reception will be an advantage
- Fluency in a second language is an advantage

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fresher

**Salary**: ₹8,086.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- South 24 Parganas, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

**Speak with the employer**
+91 8240558988