Assistant Front Office Manager

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hilton Full time

As the Assistant Front Office Manager, you will deputise the Front Office Manager in their absence in all aspects of the role. You have a direct line of authority over all Duty Managers, and team members in the Concierge, Reception, MAGIC, Guest Relations, and Executive Lounge departments. You will ensure the highest level of hospitality is provided by each team to our guests and hold ultimate responsibility for guest satisfaction and loyalty, quality assurance and team engagement within these departments. You will drive Front Office KPI to deliver results for the Hotel.

What will I be doing?

As Assistant Front Office Manager, you will assist in supervising the Front Office Team to ensure that Team Members are prepared and well-informed to deliver Guests an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out. An Assistant Front Office Manager is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Assist the Front Office Manager to oversee the entire Front Office operation to maintain high standards
  • Assist the Front Office Manager to evaluate levels of Guest satisfaction and monitor trends, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Ensure regular and VIP Guests are recognised and that the Front Office department operates with a sales attitude and promotes the hotel brand's loyalty scheme
  • Maximise room occupancy at best rates and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities
  • Assist the Front Office Manager with setting departmental objectives, work schedules, budgets, policies, and procedures
  • Monitor the appearance, standards, and performance of the Front Office Team Members with an emphasis on training and teamwork
  • Ensure Team Members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, pricing and policies, as well as knowledge of the local area, and are continuously trained to learn and understand policies and practices
  • Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel departments
  • Conduct training with new and current team members
  • Assist with and lead recruitment for Front Office
  • Monitor team levels to meet cover business demands
  • Monitor and control VIP amenities
  • Champion Hilton's loyalty program
  • Conduct monthly communication meetings, in the absence of the Front Office Manager, and produce minutes
  • Assist the Front Office Manager with staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Assist the Front Office Manager with recruiting, managing, training and developing the Front Office team
  • Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems

What are we looking for?

Assistant Front Office 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
  • High level of IT proficiency
  • High level of commercial awareness and sales capabilities
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Accountable and resilient
  • Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent grooming standards
  • Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations
  • Ability to work on your own and as part of a team



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. We are committed to an equitable and inclusive workforce an environment where Team Members can be their authentic selves with opportunity for all to learn, grow, succeed and thrive. Joining this award-winning Great Place to Work culture means:

  • Monthly dry-cleaning allowance for your business wear
  • Free team member meals served fresh daily
  • 100 discounted travel nights per year for you, your friends or family to enjoy at any of our 7000+ hotels located in 122 countries and territories around the world
  • Food & Beverage discounts so you don't just stay when you travel but also enjoy dining experiences
  • Flexibility so you can Thrive and make space for what matters most


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