Assistant Manager, Front Office (Oasia Cluster)

Company description:

Far East Hospitality Holdings Pte Ltd (Far East Hospitality) is an international hospitality owner and operator with a diverse portfolio of 9 unique and complementary brands of hotels, serviced residences and apartment hotels, including Oasia, Quincy, Rendezvous, Village, Far East Collection, Adina Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Travelodge Hotels and TFE Hotels Collection. We own more than 10 hospitality assets and operate a combined portfolio of more than 16,500 rooms under management across 100 hotels and serviced residences in eight countries - Australia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore - with more in our development pipeline.

Formed as a 70-30 joint venture in 2013 between Far East Orchard Limited (a listed company under Far East Organization) and The Straits Trading Company Limited, we in turn completed a 50-50 joint venture through our wholly-owned subsidiary Far East Hospitality Investments (Australia) Pte Ltd, with Australia's Toga Group to form Toga Far East Hotels (TFE Hotels).

• Direct, monitor and supervise the day-to-day activities of all sections within the Front Office and other services rendered by other operational departments of the Hotel
• Supervise sections in Front Office, such as reception, cashier, telephone, reservation and baggage services. Monitor the junior staff's conduct and job performance and to ensure that all staff project a positive corporate image to guests.
• Perform duties pertaining to security such as directing guests reporting incidents, thefts, or any offences to the Security department for assistance and handle matters concerning guest's undesirable conduct in rooms / public areas or undesirable persons loitering around in co-ordination with the security department
• Monitor room inventory closely to ensure maximum utilisation of rooms to generate higher revenue
• Ensure that guests are attended to with promptness, courtesy and efficiency and that guest complaints are handled with tact and diplomacy. Assist in checking in / out of guests.
• Maintain cash float amount in accordance with expected occupancy. Authorise rate and room changes, paid outs, cash advances, acceptance of cheques according to procedures and credit policies.

• Diploma in any field, preferrably in Hospitality
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar capacity in hospitality industry
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm and initiative
• Knowledge in Opera System
• Ability to lead team and drive results