Front Office Manager - DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself as a Front Office Manager, leading and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional Guest experiences from check-in to check-out. Through strong leadership, operational excellence, and genuine care, you ensure every interaction reflects the light and warmth of hospitality.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day

Front Office Operations: Oversee daily Front Office operations while maintaining Hilton service and operational standards.

Guest Experience

Deliver exceptional Guest experiences, recognise VIP and regular Guests, and continuously improve Guest satisfaction.

Commercial Performance

Maximise occupancy and revenue through effective rate management, upselling, and promotion of hotel services.

Team Leadership

Lead, motivate, train, and develop the Front Office Team to achieve high performance and service standards.

Brand Standards

Ensure every Guest interaction reflects the light and warmth of hospitality.

Training & Knowledge

Ensure Team Members have current knowledge of hotel services, policies, pricing, and the local area.

Planning & Performance

Manage departmental objectives, schedules, budgets, policies, procedures, and performance.

Communication

Maintain strong communication and effective working relationships with all hotel departments.

Staffing

Manage staffing levels effectively in line with operational and business demands.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with security, fire, health and safety, and company policies and procedures.

Systems

Ensure effective use of Front Office equipment and property management systems.

Hotel Support

Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless hotel operations and exceptional Guest experiences.

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

The following capabilities and qualifications would be advantageous

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar Front Office Manager role, with a degree or diploma in Hotel Management or an equivalent qualification. Proven experience in leading, motivating, coaching, and developing high-performing teams. Strong commitment to delivering exceptional Guest experiences and consistently high service standards. Strong commercial awareness, sales capabilities, and experience in managing departmental budgets and Profit & Loss (P&L).

High level of IT proficiency, with knowledge of Property Management Systems (PMS) considered an advantage. Previous experience within Hilton is preferred.