Duty Manager (Sofitel Singapore Sentosa)

The Sofitel brand is based on three core values guaranteed by each employee every day:A Passion for Excellence, an Essence of Pleasure and a Spirit of Openness.Through their actions and know-how, the Men and Women that are the creators of Sofitel’s luxury, offer clients a highly personalised service. By transforming every detail into a unique moment of pure comfort and elegance, they create and nurture a relationship with their guests.The Sofitel values are also at the heart of the communication between employees. It is the legacy received and transmitted by all those involved in the brand to guarantee the continuity of the Sofitel spirit in the hotels and headquarters. You must have a passion for excellence, and a can do attitude in order to be considered for this role.

MAIN DUTIES:

Position Requirements: Effectively manage the Hotel’s trading. He/ She will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the hotel’s operation, whilst ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and the safety and the security of the property.

Representative of the Senior Management:

• The Duty Manager will be the first to be called if a guest is looking for a member of the management team. In dealing with different situations, the Duty Manager must ensure that they use tact and diplomacy to rectify quickly the situation, reaching the guest satisfaction but as well respecting the procedures and organization of Sofitel Sentosa Singapore.
• Maintain an accurate record in the Duty Manager's logbook of items and incidents which may be of concern to the management and/or which may requires further attentions.

Lobby Co-ordination:

• The first assignment & main area of work of the Duty Manager is the Lobby, when the Duty Manager is not away to do a specific mission, he/she will spend all his/her time in the lobby to co-ordinate the overall lobby activity and will be dynamic in guest relationships.
• Leader of the Communication: The Duty Manager is a leader of the Front Office communication and will be active in the following tasks:
• The Duty Manager will join daily the Front Office Manager briefing & weekly the Front Office Meeting to bring with dynamism and initiatives all the questions, case studies & new ideas to be considered and discussed.
• The Duty Manager will be very active giving full information & updates to all the Front Office staff. During the absence of the Front Office Manager, The Briefing will be conducted by the Duty Manager.
• All incidents must be recorded in the Duty Manager Logbook. Front Office Manager to be contacted in case of any emergency.
• Ensure the overall co-ordination of the Front Office Operations and to assist all sections of the Front Office department.

Supervision & Controls:

• Responsible to keep all Front Office Standards and Procedures in line with Sofitel Sentosa Singapore Policies.
• Ensure the proper follow up of the room requests & co-ordination with housekeeping regarding the priorities in room cleaning.
• Ensure that the End of Day is completed correctly and that the number of "No Show", "Rooms Occupied", “Complimentary” and "House Use" are accurate. The Duty Manager to supervise the accuracy of the daily financial reports issued by Front Office.
• Ensure that all Front Office areas are clear, clean & tidy at all times.
• Ensure all Front Office Standards and Procedures in line with the hotel policies
• Ensure the safety and security of the property and the smooth and efficient running of the Hotel's operation.
• Provide supervision and support to the Front Office team and other departments when required.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are understood by all employees and observed in tasks performed.
• Ensure effective communication of new and updated information regarding policies, rates and general hotel information.
• Room controller, making sure that the rooms are allocated accurately and correctly.

Responsibility in terms of security:

• Report to security any suspicious behaviour, luggage and altercations. All incidents must be recorded in the Duty Manager’s Logbook.

• Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management
• Minimum 2 to 4 years related experience in Front Office

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• Able to work shift, including weekends and public holidays
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Knowledge in Opera System is advantageous