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IHG

Global hotel company

Front Office Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityHotel Guest Services

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Business Administration, or equivalent higher education, along with 3 years of work experience including management in front office or guest services.
  • Ability to communicate fluently in both Japanese and English.
Responsibilities
  • Manage daily staffing operations, plan and assign work, and set performance and skill development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to improve team members' performance.
  • Ensure team members receive guidance and training in compliance with national and regional laws and safety regulations. Verify that staff have received the necessary training and are equipped with the tools and knowledge required to perform their duties.
  • Ensure team members receive appropriate training on system security, service, and quality standards.
  • Ensure front office team members respond promptly and professionally to guests and recognize each guest as an individual.
  • Upon guest arrival, greet guests and take time for personalized interaction. Address guest complaints appropriately, solicit feedback, and build relationships to continuously improve guest satisfaction.
  • Conduct regular inspections of the front office and public areas, and take immediate action if any defects are found.
  • Ensure payment methods and guest credit comply with hotel credit policies, and guarantee all transactions are handled securely.
  • Provide team members with guidance on business phone operations and take responsibility as a communication hub in emergencies. Strive to build and maintain relationships with local fire, police, and emergency services.
  • Perform other assigned duties, which may include serving as the Duty Manager.
  • Assist in preparing the department's annual operating budget and financial plans. Build inventory control systems and initiatives, and monitor budgets focusing on pricing strategies while managing labor and operating costs.
  • Oversee night audit operations and daily financial reporting.
  • Develop plans to increase occupancy and average daily rate through walk-in guest acquisition and upselling at the front desk.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in additional languages.

About the company

IHG is a global hospitality company operating and franchising a portfolio of hotel brands. The company supports hotel development, reservations, loyalty programs, revenue management, brand standards, technology, and guest services. It serves travelers, hotel owners, franchisees, corporate clients, loyalty members, and hospitality partners. Its operating model centers on a primarily franchised and managed hotel network connected through brands, distribution, commercial systems, and regional support. Teams work across hotel operations, development, revenue, technology, marketing, loyalty, finance, and owner support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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