Front Office Manager

Pullman Miri Waterfront, Miri's Premier 5-Star Beachfront and Downtown Hotel. Discover the only hotel in Miri where South China Sea beach access meets a vibrant downtown. The ultimate base for high-stakes Oil and Gas meetings, corporate retreats, and authentic family getaways. Enjoy seamless transitions between work and leisure, pairing business energy with waterfront serenity. Featuring spacious sea-view rooms, an infinity pool, and a spa, our spaces are designed for genuine exchange and relaxation.

Miri is a coastal city in Sarawak, Malaysia, located near the border of Brunei. It serves as a passageway to Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Front Office Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Front Office operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences, efficient service delivery, and smooth day-to-day operations. This role oversees reception, guest services, concierge, bell service, call center, transportation coordination, and duty management while maintaining brand standards, operational excellence, and profitability. The Front Office Manager plays a key role in maximizing guest satisfaction, team engagement, and revenue opportunities at Pullman Miri Waterfront.

Operational Management

• Lead the daily operations of Front Office, Reception, Concierge, Bell Desk, Call Center, Guest Relations, and related services.
• Ensure smooth check-in, check-out, room allocation, and guest request handling processes.
• Maintain high standards of service in line with Pullman and hotel expectations.
• Monitor room inventory, room status, arrivals, departures, VIP movements, and occupancy forecasts.
• Coordinate closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, Food & Beverage, and Sales teams.
• Ensure all shifts are adequately manned and properly supervised.
• Handle duty management responsibilities when required.

Guest Experience & Service Excellence

• Ensure all guests receive warm, professional, and efficient service.
• Resolve guest complaints and service recovery issues promptly and professionally.
• Personally welcome VIPs, long-stay guests, and key accounts when appropriate.
• Drive guest satisfaction scores, online reputation, and loyalty experiences.
• Promote personalized guest engagement and memorable stay experiences.

Revenue & Commercial Performance

• Maximize room revenue through upselling, room category upgrades, and rate integrity.
• Monitor daily pick-up, no-shows, walk-ins, overbooking situations, and room availability.
• Work closely with Revenue Management and Reservations teams to optimize performance.
• Ensure proper cashiering controls, billing accuracy, deposits, and credit procedures.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop Front Office associates and supervisors.
• Conduct daily briefings, monthly meetings, and regular performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and ensure service standards training is implemented.
• Build a positive, high-performing, and guest-focused team culture.
• Support succession planning and internal talent development.

Administration & Compliance

• Prepare reports on occupancy, arrivals, departures, guest feedback, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, SOPs, brand standards, and legal requirements.
• Maintain grooming, appearance, and professional conduct standards within the department.
• Ensure safety, security, and emergency procedures are understood and followed.

Education & Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Front Office experience in an international hotel environment.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience with Accor properties is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent guest relations and complaint handling ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good commercial awareness and revenue mindset.
• Knowledge of PMS systems such as Opera PMS or equivalent.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.