Duty Manager

  • Full-time
  • Job-Category: Rooms
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Schedule: Full-Time

Company Description

Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall managed by Accor is located near the heart of Bengaluru with close proximity to major Tech-parks and key commercial & residential bubbles 212 Modern & Lavish rooms including 29 one and two bedroom suites with private terrace 10 elegant meeting spaces including a quaint alfresco and open terrace that can cater from 20 - 400 guests.

Features an all-day dining restaurant, cafe & alfresco, a fitness Centre, spa, swimming pool, an entertainment zone, library lounge, art gallery and business Centre.

Job Description

Front Office Operation

  • Conduct daily briefings and ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members
  • Manage and supervise all tasks of his/her staff to ensure that highest quality service is delivered and department standards are met
  • Review, analyze and suggest improvement of work flow and standards at the Front Desk
  • Analyze rate variance report to ensure rooms revenue control, approve discounts and rebates

 

  • Communicate with Front Office Manager on all matters regarding guest services & hotel operations

 

  • Ensure documentation of all guest related issues using the logbook

 

  • Sign media and supervise shift handover procedures

 

  • Coordinate and communicate with other hotel departments as required regarding general administration and operations issues

 

  • Provide management presence at all times by assisting with the handling of guests’ needs and complaints tactfully and efficiently

 

  • Assist Guest Relations in greeting, rooming, and sending off guests

 

  • Inspect front of house and back of house regularly for cleanliness and orderliness

 

  • Ensure that front line staff complies with marketing techniques and maximizes sales

 

  • Check billing instructions, monitor guest credit and act upon any discrepancies

 

  • Coordinate full house situations and makes all necessary arrangements to handle overbooking and pledge relocates

 

  • Ensure procedures of On-Call Valet Desks and driveways are manned at all times and run efficiently

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
  • Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
  • Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
  • Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
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