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Kempinski

Front Office Manager

Hotel Guest ServicesUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeBerchtesgaden, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed vocational training in the hotel industry.
  • At least 1 year of professional experience in a comparable position in luxury hotels.
  • Very good German and English language skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
  • Experience leading and motivating a team.
  • A strong sense for quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth and efficient daily operations, including room allocation, check-in and check-out, billing, the loyalty program, quality assurance, and purchasing.
  • Personally welcome and assist guests, VIP guests, regular guests, and groups.
  • Handle complaints professionally and solution-oriented to sustain guest satisfaction.
  • Actively support the reception team during peak periods and cover night shifts when needed; a hands-on approach is expected.
  • Provide professional and disciplinary leadership for the reception and doorman departments, comprising approximately 15–20 employees and trainees.
  • Prepare staff duty and vacation schedules based on hotel occupancy, working-time laws, and budget.
  • Recruit new employees, structure their onboarding, and plan and deliver training.
  • Lead regular team meetings and conduct feedback and annual review conversations.
  • Develop and implement upselling training for the reception team.
  • Monitor accurate cash handling, invoicing, credit card settlements, and debtor control.
  • Prepare daily closings, forecasts, occupancy statistics, and reports for hotel management.
  • Coordinate closely with housekeeping, engineering, reservations, revenue, and sales.
  • In coordination with the Guest Relations Manager, support the Lady & Gentleman in Red and Activity Concierge teams with requests.
  • Perform Manager on Duty shifts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Good computer skills, including common Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and familiarity with the Opera Cloud and Samfex hotel software are desirable.

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