- Full-Time
- Permanent
- RAFFLES
- Rooms
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Raffles The Palm Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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REF67244W
Front Office Manager
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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Raffles the Palm Dubai is on the western crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest manmade island and archipelago. This luxurious five-star hotel with 360 spacious rooms, suites and villas is embellished with hand-crafted Italian touches and offset by carefully selected amenities to complete the atmosphere of elegance. Guests can enjoy panoramic views, a private beach, state of the art entertainment and recreational facilities, including specialist boutiques, a VIP movie theatre, signature and private restaurants complemented by exquisite banqueting and conference spaces.
When visiting Raffles, guests will discover the individual personality and story offered by the hotel. At the essence of every Raffles is the delivery of thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well-travelled guests. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises eleven luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world.
THE POSITION
To manage the operations of Front Office by ensuring product and service quality standards are met.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Guest Service & Operations
- Supervise all front office functions, ensuring guests receive prompt, personalized, and professional service.
- Oversee guest arrival and departure experience, giving priority attention to VIPs, repeat guests, and loyalty members.
- Maintain high standards in appearance, hygiene, and conduct across the department.
- Ensure daily accuracy of room inventory and manage upgrades and special requests.
- Handle system recovery procedures and interpret front office reports/statistics.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and motivate the Front Office team to achieve service excellence.
- Conduct regular departmental meetings and performance reviews.
- Support recruitment and onboarding in collaboration with T&C.
- Identify training needs and implement programs for continuous development.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and disciplinary support where necessary.
Financial & Strategic Management
- Drive occupancy, ADR, and revenue through effective room management and upselling techniques.
- Collaborate with the Finance team on budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
- Monitor marketing efforts within the Front Office, ensuring alignment with brand strategies.
- Collaboration & Compliance
- Maintain strong interdepartmental relationships to enhance the guest journey.
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure upkeep of facilities and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety, security, and OH&S policies.
- Log incidents and maintain confidentiality of guest information at all times.
- Degree from School for Tourism & Hotel Management
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience with at least 3 year at a management level
- Proven ability to manage budgets and drive performance metrics.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of a second language is a plus
- Strong knowledge of PMS systems (Opera cloud) and Microsoft Office Suite
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Calm, composed, and effective under pressure.
- Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Natural leader with ability to train, coach, and build team cohesion.
- Guest-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
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When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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