Duty Manager
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the Front Office, including Reception, Concierge, Bell Desk, Guest Services, and related areas.
- Ensure smooth check-in and check-out procedures and maintain high service standards.
- Welcome VIPs, repeat guests, and special guests and ensure their requirements are properly coordinated.
- Monitor guest satisfaction and proactively address guest complaints and concerns.
- Handle escalated guest issues professionally and ensure timely resolution.
- Act as the Manager on Duty and take responsibility for overall resort operations during the assigned shift.
- Coordinate closely with Housekeeping, F&B, Engineering, Security, Finance, and other departments.
- Monitor room status, arrivals, departures, room allocations, and special requests.
- Ensure all Front Office procedures, cash-handling procedures, and hotel policies are strictly followed.
- Review and monitor daily reports, logs, handovers, and operational records.
- Ensure accurate billing and proper handling of guest accounts in coordination with the relevant departments.
- Monitor Front Office staffing, attendance, grooming, and performance during the shift.
- Conduct shift briefings and ensure important information is communicated effectively to the team.
- Coach, guide, and support Front Office colleagues to maintain service excellence.
- Assist with training and development of Front Office team members.
- Ensure all guest requests and follow-ups are properly recorded and completed.
- Manage emergency situations and coordinate with Security and other relevant departments when required.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and emergency procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of guest and hotel information.
- Prepare and submit relevant reports and ensure proper shift handover.
- Identify operational challenges and recommend improvements to the Front Office Manager.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the management.
Guest Experience
- Maintain a warm, professional, and personalized approach with all guests.
- Ensure guest feedback is acknowledged and acted upon promptly.
- Follow up with guests after resolving complaints to ensure satisfaction.
- Promote hotel/resort facilities, services, and activities where appropriate.
- Maintain strong relationships with repeat guests and VIPs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of Front Office experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or Duty Manager role is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Front Office operations and hotel PMS systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
- Guest-oriented with excellent attention to detail.
- Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.