Duty Manager

Job Description - Duty Manager (HOT0B2C9)

Work Locations

Hilton London Paddington Hotel
146 Praed Street
London W2 1EE

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES –

Think hospitality! Think Hilton!

Come and work with a great team in an iconic hotel.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Incentives
• Free healthy meals on duty
• Travel and food discounts: Discounted hotel nights plus 50% off F&B (subject to individual outlets)
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Free uniforms laundry service
• Grow your career: access to a network of 6500+ hotels across 100+ countries (subject to local right to work rules)
• Personal Development: programmes designed to support your career

A Duty Manager works closely with Guests to greet, converse, and assist with enquiries, especially when VIP Guests, long-stay Guests, and others are in the hotel lobby.

What will I be doing?

As a Duty Manager, you will work closely with Guests to greet, converse, and assist with enquiries, especially when VIP Guests, long-stay Guests, and others are in the hotel lobby. A Duty Manager is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Occupy the hotel lobby and other public areas, particularly at busy times
• Engage Guests in conversation and provide general assistance
• Manage, record, and resolve promptly all Guest complaints
• Meet and greet VIP Guests and major corporate clients upon arrival
• Coordinate the services and special facilities provided to long-stay Guests
• Understand all credit procedures and ensure they are applied
• Stay current with all hotel products, services, policies, and emergency procedures
• Monitor Guest satisfaction reports and implement actions to improve results
• Handle, record, and follow through with management issues or emergencies that arise
• Conduct any Health and Safety procedures, if required, including fire walks, food safety investigations, etc.

What are we looking for?

Duty Managers serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous supervisory experience in Front Office within the hotel/leisure/retail sector
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety and security procedures
• Calm, efficient, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent leadership skills and exceptional communication skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service
• Possess strong commercial acumen, with experience in increasing profitability in a tight market sector
• Experience in managing budgets, revenue proposals, and forecasting results in a similar sized property

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous role as a senior supervisor or Duty Manager in a similar quality hotel
• A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of the hotel, leisure, or service sector

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision 'to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality' unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

Guest Services, Operations, and Front Office