The Role
• Under the guidance and supervision of the Front Office Manager, and within the limits of the established Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts policies and OSM (Operational Standards Manual), his/her responsibilities are to provide efficient, personalized, courteous and punctual service and to practice up- selling techniques. To work with a team spirit and to ensure that each guest leaves the property fully satisfied and with the wish to return back.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all Mövenpick corporate and local Operational Standards and ensure they are followed. He / She is responsible for supervising the operations at the front desk according to our hotel standards in order to ensure guest satisfaction under the control of the Front Office Manager in the accomplishment of their objectives. Must assist in accomplish obligations and goals as outlined below:
• Have the responsibility to ensure the safety and health at work and follow the Accor policy.
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities
Planning & Organizing:
Be Smart, well- groomed and maintain a friendly and cheerful disposition all the times
First Aid Procedures
All team members on shift are aware of the daily activities and have product knowledge the hotel facilities.
Proper grooming at all times
Drive Upselling Programme.
Be fully aware of the Talk of the Walk for the day.
Show fullest cooperation and respect within the team and other departments
Ensure panic report is printed during the shift at least twice.
Attend training classes as per schedule
Monitor Employees performance/ Coaching
Handle guest complaints and report to manager
Review and update Logbook
Fire Procedure
Implement and coordinate the Front Office OSM
Report regularly on happening to FOM / Night Manager (if on shift).
Perform as per OSM Standards and in line with the Company’s Values and Core Behaviour.
Check equipment
Oversee the day to day operations
Operations:
Prepare for daily arrivals in terms of room allocation, amenities and special requests of Guests.
Assist at the reception desk, Foreign Exchange, Night Audit and the Business centre, as and when assigned.
Register and process check in for all arrivals.
Update and check guest information into the computer after a complete check in.
Check and convey message to Guests.
Provide friendly smooth courteous service to guest and respond promptly to all requests and inquiries at all time.
Seek authorisation on special room rates , paid- outs, rebates, cash advances, and acceptance of
Handle issuance of guest room key cards and ensure effective control for guest security.
Resolve guests complaints/ requests and liaise with the department concerned to ensure immediately follow up.
Drive Upselling and exceed the monthly targets.
Accountable for cashiering duties, foreign exchange transactions, night audits tasks and settlement upon Guests’ departure.
cheques, on basis of established procedures
Housekeeping discrepancy report checked and filed on daily basis.
Assist FOM to achieve the departmental targets.
Review log book, verify outstanding and follow up pending. Identify if any special assignment for the day.
File daily reception report and documents systematically.
To effectively handle all guest complaints concerning the Front Office in co- ordination with the Front Office Manager, taking corrective action to prevent recurrence and convert the guest into a repeat customer. Co- ordinate proper actions with other departments, report in writing via hotel duty log.
Drive Cherish programme and ensure targets are achieved and exceeded.
At the end of the shift or the day ensure all GSAs reports are completed and submitted in the correct tray for night auditor.
Comply with account audit requirements and be ready during your shift at all times.
Liaise with Guest Relations / Concierge for action plans on group arrivals / departure.
Check Hotel situation, occupancy, functions, groups, MIPs/VIPs.
TrustYou targets to be achieved and exceeded.
Assist MOD in doing “book out” when needed.
To check the paymaster and feedback to FOM. (Ultimate goal to have no paymaster).
Over credit limit report to be checked and files on daily basis.
Other duties as assigned.
Co- ordination and information with the Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B and especially with the General Manager regarding MIPs and VIPs.
Assist in Task Force Teams for new openings. (If asked).
Carry out any other reasonable task (which may not be stated here) as requested.
Perform duties in a manner that respects Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ Core Behaviours which are Trust, Relationship, Entrepreneurship and Drive.
Attend and chair the daily briefings.
