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Assistant Front Office Manager - Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Johannesburg

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma or GED with 2 years in guest services, or a 2-year degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field.
  • You will assist in managing front office operations, supervise staff, ensure guest satisfaction, handle complaints, and communicate effectively with team members and guests.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
  • OR
  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major;

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Front Office Manager in administering front office functions and supervising staff on a daily basis. Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, Switchboard and Guest Services/Front Desk. Position directs and works with managers and employees to carry out procedures ensuring an efficient check in and check out process. Ensures guest and employee satisfaction and maximizes the financial performance of the department.
  • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
  • Supervises and manages employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
  • Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.
  • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
  • Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
  • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
  • Strives to improve service performance.
  • Collaborates with the Front Office Manager on ways to continually improve departmental service.
  • Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans based on review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results.
  • Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
  • Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
  • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
  • Sets a positive example for guest relations.
  • Displays outstanding hospitality skills.
  • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
  • Interacts with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.
  • Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
  • Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.
  • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.
  • Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.
  • Monitors adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates.
  • Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
  • Functions in place of the Front Office Manager in his/her absence.
  • Communicates critical information from pre- and post-convention meetings to the Front Office staff.
  • Participates in department meetings.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Assistant Front Office Manager.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, 42 The High Street, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2076.

What are the main responsibilities of the Assistant Front Office Manager?

The main responsibilities include assisting the Front Office Manager in administering front office functions, supervising staff, ensuring efficient check-in and check-out processes, managing day-to-day operations, and enhancing guest satisfaction.

What is the required education for this position?

A high school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience in guest services, front desk, or a related area is required, or a 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related major with a minimum of 1 year of experience.

How many hours is the position scheduled for?

The position is scheduled for full-time hours.

What qualities does the ideal candidate need to possess?

The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to lead and encourage team members, and a commitment to guest satisfaction and financial performance.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture, free from discrimination.

Does the Assistant Front Office Manager have any supervisory responsibilities?

Yes, the Assistant Front Office Manager supervises and manages employees, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring staff duties are performed in their absence.

What kind of projects might the Assistant Front Office Manager handle?

The Assistant Front Office Manager may implement customer recognition/service programs, monitor compliance with front office policies, and develop corrective action plans based on guest satisfaction results.

Is previous experience in hospitality necessary for this role?

Yes, previous experience in guest services or related areas is necessary, as outlined in the qualifications for the position.

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Employees
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Mission & Purpose

Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. Community Guidelines: We reserve the right to remove without any notice content that we determine in our sole discretion is offensive or illegal, contains personally identifiable information, trademarks or copyrights belonging to a third party, advertises a third party’s products or services, or is otherwise inappropriate. Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams. Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains.

Benefits

  • Travel Perks & Benefits

    We encourage you to explore the world around you, so we offer generous hotel and food discounts at thousands of our global properties. What a way to travel! We look after our associates, which is why we also have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

  • Recognition & Rewards

    Marriott recognizes success and commitment. We honor and encourage leadership and exceptional service. We also give bonuses for successful referrals and we reward long service. We believe hard work should be acknowledged.

  • Growth Opportunities

    Marriott believes in a career that flourishes with you. We also believe that wider experiences often provide a more enriching experience. We offer professional development, mentoring and training to help you get to where you want to go.