Assistant Front Office Manager
Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore is an award-winning destination hotel, recognised with multiple accolades for its excellence in both design and hospitality. Featuring the visionary architecture of renowned WOHA, the hotel is located in the prestigious Orchard Road district and redefines the city’s skyline with four themed open-air terraces—Forest, Beach, Garden, and Cloud—each offering a distinctive experience.
Within the Forest Terrace, our signature restaurant, Mosella, introduces a Mediterranean sharing concept with a refreshingly modern twist. The Beach Terrace brings a resort-like ambience to the heart of the city, while the Garden Terrace is home to Florette, our luxurious specialty cocktail bar. At the top of the Cloud Terrace, level 18 houses the Claymore Ballroom, Orchard’s highest pillarless ballroom.
Operated by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of UOL Group Limited, Pan Pacific Orchard exemplifies the group’s signature of sincere and graceful luxury. As an award-winning property, it’s not only a premier destination for guests but also an inspiring and rewarding place to work, where employees are part of a team that continues to earn recognition on the global stage.
The Role
Be part of the amazing team at PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD, SINGAPORE to redefine the city's landscape and grow your hospitality career with us!
Reporting to the Front Office Manager, the Assistant Front Office Manager plays a critical role in managing and coordinating the Front Office functions and activities of reception, cashiering, telephone services, bell services, concierge and Club services, always ensuring that plus-one service is delivered at all touchpoints.
Our Expectations:
- Personally deliver and facilitate through our Associates, a professional, engaging and intimate guest experience at the various guest touch points from the point of arrival to departure.
- Empower, guide and coach Associates to effectively handle guest needs, special requests, and complaints in a professional manner. Ensure that Associate grooming is aligned with Hotel standards.
- Closely monitor all VIP guests and requests.
- Maintain information on prices, rates, special packages, programs, etc, while ensuring all Associates are trained in all areas.
- Determine and develop work procedures to support the smooth and efficient operations.
- Perform administrative including preparation of management reports, daily reports, credit card reversals, bank deposits, accounts receivables, rooming lists, and management of office supply inventory.
- Manage, in conjunction with the Reservations team, the hotel’s room inventory to maximize revenue and to increase yield.
- Prepare and operationalise the hotel’s annual Front Office budget covering manpower requirement, operating expenses and capital expenses. Monitor and manage departmental expenses within budgeted guidelines.
- Stay updated of latest trends in Front Office and Hospitality industry to recommend enhancements to level up the service or offerings of the Department.
- Ensure the proper housekeeping and cleanliness of all work areas, including the front desk, lobby, luggage room, driveway etc
- Stay updated of latest trends in Front Office and Hospitality industry to recommend enhancements to level up the service or offerings of the Department.
- Ensure that all equipment used in the Front Office such as telephone systems, etc are in good working condition.
- Coach and train front desk staff on proper revenue management procedures, including successful selling / upselling techniques, current specials and/or promotions, and rate structures.
- Supervises the deployment of Associates to ensure adequate and effective coverage.
- Conduct performance review of Associates, identify performing potentials and coach / train in areas for development.
- Work closely with People & Culture department to attract talent and is responsible for Associate retention.
- Ensure clear, timely and regular communication to keep all Associates updated and abreast of Department/Hotel developments and progress.
- Ensure that Luxury Quality Assurance (LQA) standards are met, and regular training provided to all Associates for exceptional and consistent service delivery.
- Deputise the Front Office Manager in his absence.
Talent Profile
We are looking for a go-getter with a guest-oriented personality and have at least 5-8 years of experience in a similar capacity in the hospitality industry. You must be nimble and be able to think on your feet while managing conflicts and guests' feedback and requests. If you have an eye for detail and is excellent with time keeping and multi-tasking coupled with good working knowledge of OPERA Cloud, write in to us to have a chat!
We are also dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities, including individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply
Click on “APPLY NOW” to apply or email your detailed resume to careers.ppsor.panpacific@panpacific.panpacific.com.panpacific
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