Front Office Manager

Novotel Milton Keynes is often seen as a great place to work because it blends the strength of an international hotel brand with a friendly, people‑focused local culture. Key reasons include:

🌟 Strong Team Culture

• A supportive, inclusive environment where colleagues work collaboratively across departments
• Emphasis on respect, wellbeing, and teamwork, helping people feel valued and heard
• A “one team” mindset that encourages pride in the hotel’s success

📈 Career Development & Opportunities

• Part of Accor, giving employees access to structured training, apprenticeships, and online learning platforms
• Clear progression opportunities within the hotel and across the wider Accor network in the UK and globally
• Encouragement to develop leadership, hospitality, and transferable skills

🌍 Global Brand Benefits

• Discounts on hotel stays and dining at Accor properties worldwide
• The security and standards of a globally recognised hospitality brand
• Exposure to best practices and innovation in the hotel industry

😊 Positive Working Environment

• A fast‑paced but rewarding atmosphere where no two days are the same
• Opportunities to work with a diverse range of guests and colleagues
• Recognition of effort and achievements, helping boost morale and engagement

📍 Great Location

• Centrally located in Milton Keynes with good transport links
• Serves a mix of leisure and business guests, making roles varied and interesting
• Close to attractions, shopping, and green spaces, supporting work–life balance

💬 People‑First Leadership

• Managers who are approachable and invested in colleague development
• Open communication and encouragement for ideas and feedback
• A focus on growing talent internally rather than just filling roles

Overall, Novotel Milton Keynes stands out because it combines career growth, supportive leadership, global brand advantages, and a welcoming team culture, making it a place where people can genuinely enjoy coming to work and build a long‑term hospitality career.

Position Overview

·Ensures that guests' have a smooth running stay at the hotel,

·Manages and motivates front office teams in order to provide high quality services for guests,

·Ensures the department meets its quantitative and qualitative targets,

·Increases revenue through his/her sales efforts and by managing rooms revenue effectively (Revenue Management),

·Implements brand and Group projects and identity features

Carry out Duty Management shifts accordingly DM ROTA and business needs.

Main responsibilities

Guest relations

·Develops close relationships with guests throughout their stay with the aim of gaining their loyalty,

·Anticipates guests' needs and takes them into consideration,

·Handles guest complaints if they have not been dealt with by team members and provides a rapid solution,

·Conveys the hotel's image,

Professional techniques / Production

·Ensures that the hotel's pricing policy is correctly applied (price value, start and end of price validity),

·Keeps the database up-to-date,

·Ensures that guest documentation and information is available and up-to-date,

·Ensures that information in the directory and e-directory is clear and up-to-date,

·Draws up the rules and processes governing overbooking and the removal of guests from rooms,

·Ensures that internal audit procedures are duly applied,

Talent and Culture Responsibilities

Assist the (Department) Management Team in the following:

·Establish on-going On Job Training Programs within the department to meet Brand and Service Standards. Use Department Procedure Manuals as a base for all service procedures training.

·Induct new staff into the team, department and Hotel in the first week of their employment following guidelines. Ensure that all staff under your control carry out their duties in accordance with the Brand and Service Standards and Procedures Manuals.

·Openly communicate with staff ensuring regular briefings occur and all relevant information is passed on.

·Ensure that strategies and practices are in place to facilitate the efficient and effective staffing of department to achieve financial and service quality targets.

·Create a team that works together with trust and takes responsibility to meet the goals of the department / Hotel.

·Implement Accor training initiatives with particular emphasis on coordinated and structured on job training aligned with service standards and service procedures.

·Develop and implement with Team Leaders, strategies to minimize staff turnover.

·Appraise staff performance utilizing the Accor performance review system; ensure frontline performance reviews are conducted for probationary and annual reviews; correct performance issues and counsel as required.

·Ensure staff presentation is consistent with Hotel staff handbook; uniforms correctly presented; name badges worn.

·Achieve effective communication by briefing and debriefing staff, holding regular departmental meetings and actively encouraging transparent communication with other departments within the Hotel.

·Recruit staff that are technically skilled or have potential to be through training, and have a natural inclination towards customer focused service.

·Ensure all staff under direct supervision are managed in accordance to the Relevant Award.

·Ensure the employee Department Induction program is completed within 4 weeks.

Commercial / Sales

·Sets up the hotel's pricing policy in conjunction with the Rooms Manager or General Manager,

·Trains the team to use and apply sales pitches,

·Sets the daily occupancy and average room rate targets for the team,

·Ensures the brand and/or Group's loyalty program is promoted to guests,

·Ensures the team applies the inter-hotel coordination policy to encourage synergy within the marketplace,

Management and administration

·Ensures that invoicing and card operations procedures are respected,

·Draws up the annual budget for the department, analyses results and implements any corrective actions required,

·Manages the department's headcount for optimum efficiency,

·Is responsible for the efficient running of the department,

Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment

·Ensures the application of hygiene, safety and environment regulations

·Applies and ensures application of the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc),

·Respects and ensures respect of the hotel's commitments to the "Environment Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc),

·Is responsible for the security of people and property in the area under his/her remit,

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field
• 3+ years of experience in hotel front office operations, including 2+ years in a managerial role
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and mentor team members
• Excellent customer service skills and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting and revenue management
• Proficiency in Property Management Systems (PMS) and Microsoft Office Suite
• In-depth knowledge of front office procedures, revenue management principles, and industry best practices
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Multilingual abilities, with fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia (preferred)
• Familiarity with the local tourism industry and attractions in the Bandung area
• Adaptability to changing priorities and ability to work well under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with guests, staff, and management

Workplace Culture

Warm, inclusive, and team‑driven

• A genuine “one team” culture where departments support each other
• Colleagues are encouraged to be themselves and feel respected and valued
• Strong focus on inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunity

People‑first leadership

• Approachable managers who listen, coach, and develop their teams
• Open communication and regular feedback, with ideas welcomed from all levels
• Emphasis on recognition, trust, and celebrating success

Proud hospitality mindset

• Shared pride in delivering great guest experiences
• A fast‑paced, energetic environment where no two days are the same
• Strong sense of belonging and loyalty among long‑serving colleagues

🎁 Perks & Benefits

Accor global benefits

• Discounted hotel stays and food & beverage across Accor hotels worldwide
• Access to Accor’s international career opportunities and internal job mobility
• Use of Accor’s learning platforms and professional development programmes

Career growth & learning

• On‑the‑job training, cross‑department exposure, and structured development
• Opportunities for promotions and progression within the hotel
• Support for apprenticeships and hospitality qualifications

Wellbeing & recognition

• A supportive approach to work–life balance where possible
• Recognition schemes that reward effort, performance, and teamwork
• A positive, respectful atmosphere that supports mental and emotional wellbeing

Local advantages

• Convenient Milton Keynes location with good transport links
• A mix of business and leisure guests, keeping work varied and engaging
• Friendly, community‑focused workplace with strong local identity