Assistant Front Office Manager

As Assistant Front Office Manager, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. By embracing the Six Senses vision and values, I will deliver an exceptional experience for guests and develop hosts to be the very best they can be.

Wellness

I will fully embrace and safeguard the wellness philosophy, concepts, programs and brand initiatives. This includes spearheading and participating in our Mission Wellness activities. All aspects of these wellness and initiatives will be adopted and implemented throughout my department and its strategic planning and development.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. As Assistant Front Office Manager, I will support all directives on environmental protection and preservation, re-usage and minimum wastage, purchasing and packaging such as the abolition of single-use plastic. I will support the Sustainability Guidelines as they relate to my department and set goals to improve my performance.

Out of the Ordinary

I will deliver Out of the Ordinary experiences that inspire the spirit of hospitality by delighting others and creating stories. I will deliver experiences that harmonizes with our brand values and create an appetite towards innovation and raise the bar. I will combine quirky, element of surprise and original experiences and take any regular moment and craft it into a beautiful memory.

Operational Ownership

In this role, I will manage the efficient operation of my department to provide exceptional products and services within Six Senses brand operating standards and budget.

I will work strategically with Front Office Manager to develop cohesive and productive goals for my department and establish procedures/guidelines to achieve them. I will maintain an overall consistency of the Company’s vision, quality/standards and develop concepts consistent with brand identity.

My scope of work includes:

Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.

Focus on the rejuvenation of my department.

Processes will be constantly assessed and reviewed to remain relevant, innovative and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.

Assess and review Room amenities, services, products and rates to remain relevant and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.

Focus and review regularly through my physical presence in all areas of property, our rigorous adherence to LQA standards.

Assist on leading a team of engaged and experienced hosts to provide the Six Senses exceptional standards of operation and service.

Responsible for an exceptional guest experience from arrival and departure. In the event of guest complaints, I will effectively carry out service recovery or charge our hosts to do so to the satisfaction of guests.

Work in partnership with Guest Services, Reservations, Housekeeping and F&B to ensure guest’s needs are determined /met and oversee the overall smooth operation of guest arrivals and departures.

Have a thorough knowledge of all facilities and services offered by the property including type of rooms available as well as their location and layout, selling status, rates, and benefits of all packages plans, credit policy of the hotel and reservation coding.

Understand and act on the property's policy on guaranteed reservations and no-shows.

Process advance deposits on reservations.

Track future room availabilities on the basis of reservations.

Capable to determine room rates based on the selling tactics of the property.

Assist on management of the guest history and profile system in conjunction with the Reservations Manager.

Implement, review and maintain documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards.

A high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene, plus comprehensive knowledge of safety, security and emergency procedures will be maintained by myself and all hosts in line with brand and statutory requirements.

Ensure that interaction and communications between departments within the property are clear and effectively maintained to support the smooth running of the property.

Ensure that all activities within my department are carried out ethically, honestly and within the parameters of local law.

Revise and control that my department’s budget is strictly adhered to and all costs will be continually monitored and controlled to drive profitability, while taking into consideration the preservation of required standards with every decision made.

Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to my department.

Attend or conduct the designated meetings and briefings as instructed by the General Manager with a two-way flow of pertinent information and communications.

Perform any additional duties given to me by the General Manager.