IHG® Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a promise to provide True Hospitality for everyone. As one of the world's largest upscale brands, we have properties located in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations all around the globe.
If you are confident, positive, inventive and love to connect and collaborate you'll feel at home and excel at Crowne Plaza.
What is the job?
Our guests’ memorable experiences have to start somewhere. So why not with you? The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As Front Office Manager you’ll deliver this through managing all aspects of the front office (for example guest registration, porter services, telephone services, concierge services, and guest reservations). You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly:
- Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans.
- Monitor budget and control labour costs and expenses with a focus on rate strategy, building initiatives and inventory management.
- Oversee night audit function and preparation of daily financial reports.
- Develop plans to increase occupancy and ADR through walk-ins and up selling at the front desk.
- Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members.
- Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
- Educate and train team members in compliance with federal, state and local laws and safety regulations.
- Ensure staff is properly trained on systems, security and cash handling procedures, service and quality standards and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
- Ensure front office staff provide guests with prompt service, professional attention and personal recognition.
- Ensure guests are greeted upon arrival and make time to interact effectively with guests.
- Respond appropriately to guest complaints, solicit feedback and build relationships to drive continuous improvement in guest satisfaction.
- Conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas and take immediate actions to correct any deficiencies.
- Check billing instructions and guest credit for compliance with the hotel credit policy and ensure all transactions are handled in a secure manner.
- Train team members on PBX procedures and serve as a central communications point during emergency/crisis situations; develop and maintain relationships with local fire, police, and emergency personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
What we need from you:
- Bachelor’s degree/higher education qualification/equivalent in Hotel Administration, Business Administration.
- Three years of guest service/hotel experience with at least two years in a supervisory capacity, including Management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous extended stay or work experience in a hotel of similar size and complexity preferred.
- Must speak fluent English, whilst other languages preferred.
- OPERA experience required.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
What we offer
In return we'll give you a competitive salary package including, free transfers within the Nadi area to the resort and back, food and beverage discount, discounted room rates worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG®.
Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.
How to apply (PLEASE USE CORRECT EMAIL)
So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests. E-mail a letter of application and résumé in the first instance to recruitment.cpfiji@ihg.com by 1600hrs, Friday 17th January, 2025.