Duty Manager - Toa Payoh

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth running of operations on a day-to-day basis in a proactive manner.
• Support and assist all Front Office operations.
• Welcome guests and visitors in a friendly, prompt, and professional manner.
• Ensure that all guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition, and resolve related problems.
• Understand and carry out duties in line with Hotel Safety and Emergency procedures.
• Foster team synergy to drive teamwork and achieve results.
• Perform check-in and check-out procedures using the property management system, adhering to the guidelines set by the hotel.
• Work closely and coordinate with other operating departments (e.g., Housekeeping, Engineering, F&B) to achieve results and guest satisfaction.
• Check all correspondence of the day’s arrivals to familiarize yourself with all arriving guests and their needs, and follow up as required.
• Control daily rooms and room type availability, and follow up with housekeeping and the revenue department on any discrepancies to maximize revenue.
• Assist the guest experience team with room checks and VIP arrivals.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings with the front office team to relay all pertinent guest information and operational requirements. Review the daily event sheet and in-house groups, and participate in the daily lineup.
• Provide a consistent level of guest recognition and delivery of personalized services.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of room rates, room packages/promotions, room types, room availabilities, and occupancy levels.
• Assist with room reservation calls for modifications, bookings, and cancellations when needed.
• Check all billing instructions and guest credit for accuracy. Follow up and resolve related issues.
• Maintain appropriate standards of conduct, uniforms, hygiene, and appearance for the front office department.
• Address guests' complaints and requests in a polite and efficient manner. Give further instructions to the relevant colleagues if needed to ensure optimal guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a record of all complaints, feedback, and requests. Follow up and inform concerned operating departments.
• Make decisions on upgrades, comps, and rebates as per stipulated hotel policies and procedures.
• Assist in department orientation and training of the hotel service standards, procedures, and programs.
• Inspect Front and Back of house areas for cleanliness, health & safety, and report any faults to the relevant departments.
• Promote in-house sales, facilities, and upselling programs to maximize revenue.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Service-oriented with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work effectively and contribute to a team.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and friendly personality.
• Must always be well-presented and well-groomed.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus to converse with international guests.
• Willing to work shifts.
• Minimum hotel background in rooms division; supervisory-level experience required.
• Strong skills in guest service, communication, organization, and problem-solving.
• Prior experience in Opera / Opera Cloud.