Night Manager

Job Description

THE ROLEThe Night Manager (NM) assists Director of Front Office in the management of the Front Office team. The Night Manager is required to demonstrate humility in leadership of the team, be technically sound on Front Office software, has a guest centric approach in service delivery, be a confident communicator, composed problem solver and a sense of responsibility to uphold the Raffles Brand. In joining the team during a pre-opening journey, the Night Manager has to be ready to embody a tenacious and innovative spirit in building the team together with the leaders.RAFFLES HOTELS AND RESORTSAn oasis for the well-travelled since 1887 reinterpreted for the 21st century traveler, Raffles has been synonymous with luxury, glamour and extraordinary service for well over a century. Born in Singapore, the brand has since extended its network all around the world, welcoming the influential community of each destination. Whether you come to drink, dine, celebrate or simply to unwind, the outstanding personalities working at Raffles know better than anyone else how to ensure that you ?Arrive as a guest, Leave as a friend, and Return as family?.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in second language
• Manages all guests/team members? needs with equal drive
• Embodies a creative mind to curate new service processes with guest satisfaction and team productivity in mind
• An attentive and inquisitive persona during the after-hour shifts
• Carries an eye for detail and an approachable demeanor for all guests and team members
• Composed under pressure, makes rational decisions to resolve situations, delivered with a degree of professionalism
• Self-driven approach to carry out assigned responsibilities
• Ensures security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information in accordance to company/country?s data security act
• Possesses good computer and property management system knowledge
• High level of integrity, enthusiasm, dedication for continuous improvement
• Undertakes a coach?s and mentor?s mentality to bring the best out of every team member
• Embraces change and open-minded in a dynamic work environment
• Has an understanding of the middle eastern clientele and culture
• Has an understanding of key stakeholders in the luxury travel space

• Represent the management of the hotel?s leadership during the after-hours
• Preparation of operational reports for leadership team
• Ensure smooth Night Audit process and rollover of system date to the following day
• Champions the guests? journey from Pre-Arrival to Post-Departure
• Ready to undertake all roles during the night shift of the Front Office Team
• Takes responsibility and ownership in creating personal connections through emotional luxury between Raffles Ambassadors and guests
• Maintains communication channels with all departments of the hotel
• Curate check-in journey and ensure adherence of service sequence
• Enforces PMS system etiquette and accuracy of administrative duties
• Assists other hotel department functions when the need arises
• Manages Front Office Team to ensure seamless arrival and departure experience for all guests
• Maintains oversight and allocates resources to the smooth running of the night operation
• Responsible for maintaining inventory levels, maintenance and general upkeep of equipment and operating supplies
• Appraise appearance, ensures discipline, and efficiency of all staff under direct supervision
• Assist to set out KPIs and deliverables for the year with the Director of Front Office
• Assist the Director of Front Office to appraise the team at the end of year
• Training and coordination with supporting departments
• Intuitively anticipates through observation and interactions guests? needs and wants and orchestrates unique experiences
• Promptly answers any in-house guest calls, instant messages and emails and communicates with respective departments in the resolution of guests? requests.
• Fully understands the Front-of-House position and the whole department constantly renews and develops itself to make sure to keep up with the trends in hospitality industry
• Ensures service standards and individual performance are aligned with Accor Values - Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect.
• Executes the annual upsell strategy and achieves all goals as set by management
• Addresses any security incidents and manages guest complaints and reacts proactively when suitable and appropriate while keeping Director of Front Office informed
• Ensures guests receive the experience as detailed in brand Standard Operation Procedure (SOP), Raffles Doha Local Standard Operation Procedure (LSOP) as well as Forbes 5 star / Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards and aims to achieve the scores and goals set by management
• Performs any duties and special projects as requested by management whether in your own department or any other department in the hotel
• Leads Hotel Evacuation Policy in case of an Emergency

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