Director of Front Office

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: A Symphony of French Elegance and Saudi Arabian Warmth

The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,​
Join us and become a Heartist®.

Has overall responsibility for providing leadership and management for the Front Office, Concierge, Sofitel Club Lounge, and Butlers , be accountable for its asset and performance – i.e., profitability, competitive revpar index, guest satisfaction, brand consistency and employee engagement. Also manages and drives performance to outsourced labor related (Valets and Limousine company )

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain complete knowledge of:
  • All hotel features/services
  • All room types, numbers, layout, décor, appointments and locations
  • All room rates, special packages and promotions
  • Daily house count and expected arrivals/departures
  • Previous day’s pickup and anticipated business levels
  • Room availability status for any given day
  • Scheduled in-house group activities, locations and times
  • All hotel and divisional policies and procedures
  • Monthly forecast and budget items
• Tour hotel daily; audit staff adherence to Sofitel’ service standards in all phases of service and job functions; follow up with designated employees where needed
• Review departmental/divisional profits, payroll expenses, rooms’ expenses, cost per occupied room, previous day’s occupancy and room revenues
• Conduct daily briefings, review all information pertinent to the day’s business
• Prepare weekly work schedules and Manager on Duty schedules in accordance with the staffing guidelines and labor forecasts; adjust schedules to meet business demands
• Conduct weekly meetings with departmental managers and review all information pertinent to the week’s business
• Observe and review guest feedback / comments and confer frequently with staff to ensure guest needs are being met
• Monitor and handle guest complaints in an expedient and effective manner
• Anticipate sold-out situations/and know how many rooms are overbooked; assist in locating alternative accommodations for guests and assist in “walking” and following up with guests, in accordance with hotel policies and procedures
• Review all out-of-order rooms daily with respective departments to determine most current status and estimated date for return to room inventory
• Complete work orders for submission to Engineering for prompt maintenance repairs
• Monitor monthly status of all accrual categories, i.e., linen, bathrobes, uniforms, etc.
• Provide training and development opportunities for all management employees
• Conduct annual / semi-annual performance reviews for all managers; provide performance feedback to all staff; handle disciplinary problems and counsel managers and staff
• Facilitate  departmental management meetings
• Monitor and facilitate all Internal Defect Reports relating to the Front Office 
• Work with appropriate departments in setting future rates and special packages
• Assist with facilitation of all quality auditing processes
• Mentor and train appropriate employees for upward growth
• Acts as Brand Ambassador with all our key contacts, regular guests and maximizes guest engagement and drives a culture of guest relations with her teams.

• Saudi National
• Solid business / financial acumen with good understanding of luxury hotel operations
• Good understanding of Property Management System
• Act as a role model in delivering elegant and understated service with sophistication
• Demonstrate leadership qualities to build strong employee engagement
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Good communicator with fluency in English / Arabic .
• Proven organizational skills, able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, expenses and payroll control
• Executive presence – self assured exuding quiet confidence and humility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree from a reputable hotel school preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Front Office Managmentt in a luxury hotel .

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.