- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Rooms
- ACCOR
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Raffles Udaipur, Udaipur, India
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REF36442R
Butler Manager
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
Raffles Udaipur, your private oasis. A destination for the curious, well-travelled connoisseur on a constant quest for peace, calm and discovery. Located On a 21 Acres Private Island Amid Lush Greenery, Perfect For A Rejuvenating Stay. Enjoy Seasonally Inspired Dining Experiences and Unmatched Hotel Services and Amenities.
Front Office Operation
- Has full awareness, manages and supervises all tasks of his/her staff.
- Direct work assignments of supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.
- Inform other operating departments of matters related to Butler operations, notably to ensure VIP status and other such information to Housekeeping, Engineering, Laundry, Sales, Food & Beverage etc
- Schedule routine inspections by Assistant Managers of all butler/Front office areas including occupied and non-occupied rooms.
- Inspect guest rooms and pantries on a regular basis to ensure guest preferences are met
- Appraise appearance, discipline and efficiency of all staff under direct supervision.
- Ensure consumption of resident supplies is under control.
- Monitor and control relevant procedures including lost and found, key control, etc
- Ensure Butlers deliver the Raffles touch by providing pro-active personalized service
- Ensure tactful up-selling is optimized and hotel products and facilities are utilized to the utmost by all guests.
- Ensure butlers receive recognition for their efforts in the form of regular feedback
- Ensure long-staying/special-attention/occasion-celebrating/repeat guests are taken care of exclusively, paying particular attention to their needs and requests
- Co-coordinating with the Engineering Department about their routine maintenance of the equipment.
- Overall controlling and supervision of the Department.
- Training and coordination with supporting Departments.
- Make reports and recommendations when required.
- Supervise the Front Office/Butler team to ensure optimum occupancy and average room rate for the purpose of maximizing revenue.
- Maintain inter-departmental relationships to ensure seamless customer service.
- Maintain knowledge of credit policies and procedures and liaise closely with Finance Department to ensure that credit procedures are properly carried out
- Approve upgrades and special amenities.
- Maintain appropriate standards of conduct, dress, hygiene, uniforms, appearance and posture of departmental employees
- Conduct comprehensive monthly departmental meetings to include a review of procedures and events which warrants special handling and detailed information
- Work with the Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. Duties include:
‒ Plan for future staffing needs and recruit in line with company guidelines
‒ Analyses training needs of Butlers and develop training programmers’
‒ Conduct probation and formal performance appraisals
‒ Coach, counsel, discipline staff and provide constructive feedback to staff
- Adhere to OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all direct reports do the same
- Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements
- Work with the Finance and Director of Rooms in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and P&L.
Team Management
- Interview, select and recruit Front Office employees
- Identify and develop team members with potential
- Conduct performance review with the team
- Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
- Prepare detailed induction programs for new employees
- Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
- Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
- Prepare payroll and gratuity reports
- Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, outlets and hotel services/features
- Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
- Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
- Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
- Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel
Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job
Maintain highest standards and quality of service in the respective areas of butler
- Degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar capacity in a luxury hotel environment with 3 years at an Assistant manager Level. Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
- Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
- An opportunity to be with world’s preferred hospitality company
- Captivating and rewarding experience working alongside passionate professionals
- Range of exclusive Heartist Benefits
- Develop your talent through learning programs by Academy Accor.
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