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Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Front Office Manager

Hotel Guest ServicesPosted on Nov 7
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least three years of experience in a hotel reception department, including one year as an assistant front office manager.
  • Ability to communicate in French and English.
  • Proficiency with Opera hotel software.
  • Ability to manage, analyze, exercise judgment, and maintain discretion.
  • Ability to manage a team.
  • Ability to handle guest interactions and listen to guests and team members.
  • Ability to work proactively, in an organized, rigorous, and meticulous manner.
  • Must complete training and pass examinations to perform workplace first-aid and fire-safety duties.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and organize the reception department.
  • Supervise the reception team and guest reception activities, and manage the department effectively.
  • Recruit and develop team members through coaching, training, and evaluations, and support the team in achieving objectives.
  • Establish weekly schedules and maintain employee attendance, leave, and absence records in collaboration with the Accommodation Manager.
  • Participate in training new employees and share information with the team.
  • Plan and facilitate monthly department meetings.
  • Participate in training and act as a role model and mentor to the team in technical matters and responsibilities.
  • Ensure compliance with labor legislation and manage conflicts.
  • Oversee guest check-in, check-out, billing, room moves, and information services.
  • Supervise the work of receptionists, shift leaders, and the assistant front office manager.
  • Manage the department and team cash floats and enforce cash-handling procedures.
  • Conduct daily follow-up on group files, verify billing, room counts, rates, breakfast quantities and types, and complimentary services; settle invoices in coordination with the Groups and Conference department and send them to accounting.
  • Monitor inventory in Marsha and Opera, and close the system with Revenue Management approval while informing the manager.
  • Follow up on direct-billing arrangements and file them as needed.
  • Check for fake bookings, open folios, and PM accounts requiring adjustment.
  • Respond to Customer Care matters, GuestVoice satisfaction surveys, and customer comments on social media.
  • Monitor and respond as needed to emails and communications through GXP, Customer Care, chat, and other channels.
  • Ensure compliance with ISRA and Brand Standard Audits, and ensure the team understands and applies the relevant standards.
  • Complete incident reports when incidents or accidents occur.
  • Participate in establishing upselling and enrollment targets and keep them current; update monthly and daily upselling targets and supervise achievement of department objectives.
  • Supervise reception inventory, including registration cards and supplies in the market area.
  • Attend Sales Strategy Meetings in the Accommodation Manager’s absence and participate in Rooms strategy.
  • Participate in developing department procedures.
  • Perform workplace first-aid and fire-safety duties after completing training and passing the required examinations.
  • Report technical and other problems and maintain ongoing contact with hotel departments.
  • Follow and enforce Marriott procedures, company standard and local standard operating procedures, and hotel safety and hygiene procedures; report incidents, injuries, and risks to staff or guests.
  • Maintain professional presentation and courtesy, and ensure the team does the same.
  • Maintain the work environment and ensure the front and back offices are tidy and clean at the end of each shift.
  • Promote energy conservation and protect equipment.

About the Company

Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Marriott International manages and franchises hotels and resorts for leisure and business travelers, with brands spanning luxury stays, select-service hotels and extended visits. Its portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton and Courtyard, giving hotel owners different formats for serving guests. Most properties belong to third-party owners: Marriott earns management fees tied to hotel revenue and profit, or franchise royalties for use of its brands and systems, while owning or leasing a small share itself. The company also licenses its names for branded residences and vacation ownership properties. With operating roots dating to 1927, Marriott is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Founded
1927

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