Company Description
Novotel London West Hotel is part of Accor, the leading global hospitality group. It is one of the largest conference and accommodation providers within Accor. The hotel provides the international business community with space for up to 3000 delegates across 33 meeting rooms. It accommodates both business and leisure guests in one of our 630 bedrooms.
Job Description
The Duty Manager welcomes all guests and takes care of them from arrival through departure. They contribute to guest satisfaction by providing high quality services with a warm and friendly and Heartist approach
They ensure a smooth and secure environment to all the guests during their stay and supervise and support the Team. You will...
1. Make the link with the different departments of the hotel to ensure a wonderful guest experience.
2. Use every opportunity to promote hotel facilities and maximise sales through sound product knowledge and selling skills
3. Manage and supervise all tasks of his/her staff to ensure that highest quality service is delivered and brand standards are met
4. Review, analyze and suggest improvement of work flow and standards at the Front Desk
5. Analyze rate variance report to ensure rooms revenue control, approve discounts and rebates
6. Communicate with Front Office Manager on all matters regarding guest services and the Hotel operation
7. Supervise shift handover procedures
8. Coordinate and communicate with other ldepartments as required regarding general administration and operations issues
9. Provide management presence at all times by assisting with the handling of guests’ needs and complaints tactfully and efficiently
10. Inspect front of house and back of house regularly for cleanliness and orderliness
11. Ensure that front line staff complies with marketing techniques and maximizes sales
12. Check billing instructions, monitor guest credit and act upon any discrepancies
Qualifications
13. Fluent in English, both written and spoken (and a 2nd language would be a plus).
14. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
15. Strong team player.
16. Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities and the ability to lead by example.
17. Must be legally eligible to work in UK.
Additional Information
As part of our team you can have:
18. Free night stays in our UK hotels and 50% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
19. Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
20. Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
21. Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
22. Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
23. Participate actively initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
24. And many more benefits and perks: Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality