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  4. ACCOR

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Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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REF84420O

Front Office Supervisor

Region

MEA SPAC


Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.


Job Description

The Front Office Supervisor’s role is to oversee the entire Front Office operations during their shifts and lead the teams towards the attainment of the highest standards of service and excellence for our guests, positively impacting our guests’ journey and satisfaction. Your role includes upselling, increasing loyalty enrollments, resolving guest requests and concerns, while ensuring flawless communication with other departments.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts daily LQA & Forbes quality checks, to ensure the team is aligned with the standards, and gives feedback to the team.
  • Assists TOP VIP with their check in and check out, or directly supervises the procedure if a receptionist is handling it.
  • Responsible for the team delivering a warm welcome and ensuring that guests enjoy their experience, being pampered with the finest tailored service.
  • Maintain a positive atmosphere, high morale, and healthy working relations within the team. Lead by example and address any unnecessary conflicts.
  • Responsible for anticipating and meeting guest needs, ensuring all colleagues feel accountable and responsible for the guests’ journey, regardless of their department within the Front Office.
  • Knows the hotel product in depth, from in room services to outlet offers, and ensures the information is continuously shared and updated.
  • Is knowledgeable in ALL Program, training the team accordingly in its tiers, benefits, special offers and promotions.
  • Promotes the enrolment of guests in ALL Program and ensures the team does the same.
  • Supervise the Front Office operations, including Reception, Guest Relations, Concierge, and Bell Service in the absence of their direct manager or Manager on Duty.
  • Conduct regular training, handovers, and daily operations meetings with the Front Office team.
  • Ensure that the hotel standards and procedures are fully understood and followed.
  • Verify appropriate levels of office supplies and collateral for smooth Front Office operations, preparing item requisitions accordingly. Inventory handling.
  • Oversee checklists and cashiers of all Front Office colleagues, including Guest Relations, Bell Service, and Concierge, in the absence of their managers.
  • Upsell rooms, Food and Beverage outlets, and other facilities whenever opportunities arise.
  • Conduct daily activities with the teams to increase upselling revenue and loyalty enrollments.
  • Spot potential upselling and enrollment opportunities and set alerts in the system.
  • Communicate with other team leaders to ensure flawless hotel operations.
  • Ensure all colleagues have individual access to every tool they need to perform their daily tasks.
  • Assists the management team at Front Office and other departments as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Dynamic can-do attitude
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Presents a professional and polished appearance
  • Effectively deal with guests and other team members
  • Previous Reception Supervisor experience highly preferred
  • Proficient in PMS systems (e.g., Opera) and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Possessing the trait of being organized and capable of multi-tasking
  • Ability to complete work within given deadlines
  • Highly organized, results-oriented, and able to work well under pressure.
  • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets

Additional Information

  • Fully Furnished Accommodation
  • Friendly working environment.
  • Hearists Recognitions Programs

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

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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We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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