Duty Manager

Company Description

ABOUT FAIRMONT SINGAPORE AND SWISSÔTEL THE STAMFORD

At RC Hotels, we believe the best hospitality experience starts with having great and happy colleagues!

We are looking for a diverse group of passionate individuals to join our two iconic hotels with 13 restaurants and bars; one of Asia’s largest and award-winning Willow Stream Spa; and the cutting edge Raffles City Convention Centre.

Come and be a part of the RC family, and let us work with you to build a dynamic and fulfilling career where everyone will have equal opportunities for growth and success.

Take the step to be a part of something big today, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

Duty Manager

Summary of Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities and tasks of this position are as listed below, but not limited to these:

• Provide management presence by assisting colleagues in handling feedback 
• Provide department orientation and training of the hotel service standards, procedures and programs 
• Control availability of rooms and action accordingly 
• Colleague management at the Front Desk including rostering, performance management, OJT training, developing, counseling, guiding, discipline, feedback, evaluate and supporting colleague at the desks 
• Liaison between Front Office departments and rest of hotel for effective guest experience
• Lead the Front Office team to personalize the guest arrival/departure experience 
• Be involved in the arrival, rooming, and departure of key/VIP guests
• Ensure guest arrival and departure procedures are completed as defined in the hotels’ standards and operating procedures and LQA standards
• Handle guest feedbacks and determine appropriate actions to ensure its meet or exceed guests’ expectations
• Presence in the Front Office and lobby area at critical guest flow time
• Conduct daily briefings presenting business issues and hotel information 
• Co-ordinate full house activities, handle pledge relocates by sending and welcoming guest back
• Ensure safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures at the desk are in compliance
• Conduct Night Audit process for the hotel 
• Ensure strict compliance of the Credit Card Privacy – PCI
• Ensure strict compliance to the Cash Float SOP
• Provide direction and leadership to the HEAT Team and if needed, call for evacuation of guests, colleagues external parties in the hotel from areas threatened by fire, flood, bomb threats or civil disturbance
• Responsible to enhance skills of colleagues and team leader in various aspects of operations by constantly monitoring their performance levels
• Vigilant in regard to in-house credit matters and act upon any discrepancies 
• Support individual team members to achieve personal & professional goals

Qualifications

• Minimum A level or diploma in hospitality management, university degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years hotel front office experience and 1 year supervisory or management experience
• Read, write, speak English fluently
• Technical knowledge of Front Office operations
• Well groomed with leadership quality 
• Interpersonal skills to deal with guests and colleagues issues 
• People oriented
• Able to work under pressure and independently
• Able to sensitivity and discretion in supporting guest needs
• Detail-oriented, organized and very flexible with working extended hours
• Energetic with a positive attitude

Additional Information

Job Highlights

• Birthday Leave
• Discounted Room Rates across ACCOR Properties
• Duty Meals