[Immediate Start] Front Desk Staff

Job role : Front desk manager / executive / associate

Location : North India

Department : Hotel operations

Job experience : 1-3 years

Job brief

A front desk manager / executive / associate shall be responsible for management of the company's backpacker hostels effectively. He / she shall be entrusted to effectively be a part of the managing team for a 35-50 keys hotel / hostel overseeing multiple facets of operations including front office, housekeeping, F&B, guest experience, R&M & engineering, security & safety, etc. as per company's standard operating procedures.

Key responsibilities

1. Understanding of the hospitality / hotel industry with extensive work experience

2. Understanding of the company's vision, business expansion plans, operational standards, etc.

3. Understanding the nuances of managing a hotel under a brand network and optimise its operations with a bird eye view

4. Understanding hotel pre-launch phase, day to day operations, etc.

5. Understanding of various functions including front desk, housekeeping, F&B, engineering, etc.

6. Supervising various functions and human resources (blue / white collar)

7. Managing operational quality with attention to detail on various parameters such as infrastructure, services, staff, operations, etc. to ensure high service quality

8. Handling & resolving escalations and grievances

9. Liaising with various departments such as local police, health / fire / safety departments, local vendors, etc. and ensuring a cordial relationship

10. Coordinating with other departments within the company to help resolve issues

Qualifications

1. Hospitality graduate / post-graduate or diploma in hospitality

2. Min. 1-3 years of experience in a hotel, hostel, guest house, etc.

3. Extensive operational knowledge of hotel operations

4. Outstanding communication, interpersonal & time-management skills

5. Flexible to relocate anywhere in northern India

6. High attention to detail