Director of Room

Welcome to Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort. Our world is your playground.

 Accor’s first premium-scale resort in Lombok, With 257 rooms, suites and villas—many with private pools—merge island tradition and sophisticated contemporary style. Overlooking the endless Indian Ocean or the lush gardens, in perfect harmony with their surroundings. 
Dining at Pullman Lombok Mandalika is conceived to energize the body, inspire the mind and spark the palate. Two restaurants—including Sgara, the finest seafood restaurant in Lombok—and two bars serve food and drink blending the best of local and global influences. All set around our free-form pool, all with a backdrop of inspiring ocean views.
At Pullman Lombok, you’re free to do as much as you like. Or as little. The Pullman SPA creates personalized therapies for peace of mind, body and soul. Pristine beaches nearby are a hub for surfers and snorkelers. Unlock your potential on guided running trails, putting you in touch with the island environment—and your inner self. And motor races at Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit are just a few minutes’ drive away.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the planning, supervision and management of all sections of Front Office to ensure that the overall service standards delivery are maintained in accordance to the Hotel’s strategic plan and standard.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Performance

• Prepare and analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals
• Work with the Finance in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and financial forecasts
• Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department
• Coordinate with Reservations, Sales & Marketing departments to work on appropriate strategies to enable the company to make sound business decisions and meet business plan goals

Front Office Operation

• Tour hotel daily, audit team members’ adherence to hotel policies and procedures in all phases of service and job functions. Follow up with designated personnel when needed
• Conduct line-ups, review all information pertinent to the day’s business
• Conduct weekly meetings with divisional managers and review all information pertinent to the week’s business
• Review departmental/divisional profits, payroll expenses, rooms’ expenses, cost per occupied room, previous day’s occupancy and room revenues
• Analyze market trends and review clientele to work on upsell opportunity to increase the hotel’s revenue
• Monitor and handle guest complaints in an expedient and effective manner
• Anticipate sold-out situations; assist in locating alternative accommodations for guests and assist in 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
• Monitor monthly status of all accrual categories, i.e., linen, bathrobes, uniforms, etc.

Team Management

• Plan for future staffing needs
• Interview, select and recruit direct reports
• Identify and develop team members with potential. Mentor and train appropriate employees for upward growth
• Conduct performance review with the team
• Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• 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

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Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

Maintain highest standards and quality of services in the overall Front Office operation to meet and exceed budgeted revenue targets and guests’ expectation/VOG target.

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
• 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
• High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities

Competencies

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

• Possess skills of leadership, developing, strategic thinking, problem solver. 
• Excellent communication.
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details.
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations.
• A team player & builder.
• A motivator & self-starter.
• Well-presented and always professionally groomed.