The First Group Hiring for Front Office Supervisor at Dubai Full Time

Overview

Our Company – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Welcome to the largest hotel company in the world. At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, our Team Members have the opportunity to explore both personal and professional development opportunities throughout their careers. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the champion of the everyday traveler. Through the largest and widest collection of hotel experiences in the world, we work to make hotel travel possible for all. Wherever and however people travel, Wyndham will be there to welcome them.

With nearly 9,000 hotels across the globe and through its network of nearly 790,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both the economy and midscale segments of the hospitality industry. The company operates a portfolio of 20 hotel brands, including Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada, Microtel Inn & Suites, La Quinta, Wingate, AmericInn, Hawthorn Suites, The Trademark Collection and Wyndham. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers more than 56 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, condominiums and holiday homes globally. For more information, visit

Our Brand – Wyndham

With friendly service, thoughtful amenities, and a range of options for the everyday traveler, Wyndham will be there to welcome you wherever you go. Designed for business and leisure travelers alike, Wyndham locations offer a comfortable and convenient stay. No matter where your travels take you, our hotels welcome you with thoughtfully appointed guest rooms, a range of food and beverage options, and extras like pools and fitness centers.

Our Hotel – Wyndham Dubai Marina

Embrace the energy of the cosmopolitan playground that is Dubai with stays at Wyndham Dubai Marina, a 4-star hotel located in one of the city’s most vibrant locations. Gaze into the waters of the world’s largest man-made marina surrounded by striking architecture.

From the moment you step into our spectacular marble lobby, you know you’re somewhere special. Wyndham Dubai Marina is an internationally recognized 4-star hotel, conveniently situated just steps from Dubai’s most prominent landmarks such as The Beach and The Walk JBR, Dubai Marina Mall, and largest observation wheel in the world – Ain Dubai, soon to be completed.

The hotel features a spa, gymnasium, outdoor pool and great food and beverage outlets including a coffee shop, a club lounge, an International all-day dining restaurant with al fresco dining serving Italian specialties, and a bar and eatery serving smoked meats and specialty beverages.

Work Culture and Benefits

Embark on a rewarding career with Wyndham Dubai Marina where you will be supported throughout your professional journey with tailored learning opportunities and development training. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where all of our team members can explore personal and professional development opportunities throughout their tenure with us. We offer a variety of leadership training, mentoring opportunities, and educational support to continually foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining talented team members who align with our company’s core values. We are proud to reward our team members with comprehensive benefit programs and resources which include: return air tickets to home destination, uniform and laundry services, accommodation and recreation facilities, medical coverage and life insurance, transportation, duty meals, colleague discount in our F&B outlets and reduced hotel rates, enhanced employee rewards program, team bonding and engagement events, employee health and wellness activities.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of this role is to align to the Front Office Department policies and procedures to deliver exceptional service behaviour and create the right environment which our colleagues can experience that will help them to be responsive, respectful, deliver great guest experience and build customer service culture.

Front Desk Supervisor is responsible for greetings, checking guests in and checking guests out of the hotel in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Front Desk Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the Front Office team and will also assist the Duty Managers in daily front office operations. As the company representative, you will make guests feel amazing, create warmth and strike up conversation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure company brand standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Supervise daily shift process ensuring all team members adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Provide customers a positive first and last impression and maintain it at all times.
• Perform and delegate various tasks that are essential to daily operations of a hotel’s front desk. These tasks include making or confirming reservations, verifying and collecting payments, controlling guest access to safe deposit boxes, and contacting housekeeping or maintenance when guests report a problem.
• Provide the team with necessary training and support.
• Bookkeeping duties, such as balancing accounts (credit limit).
• Must be friendly and outgoing, and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Always ensure outstanding customer care.
• Respond to telephone and inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
• Adhere to company credit limit policies.
• Allocate rooms to expected arrivals after checking the guest preferences and special requests.
• Build strong relationships and liaise with all other department’s especially housekeeping, reservation etc.
• Cross check all billing instructions are correctly updated.
• Ensure Front Office log book / checklist is always updated and actioned upon.
• Ensure safety by following guest check in and security procedures and reporting suspicious activity to security and duty managers.
• Assist all departments in servicing the guests during high volume periods.
• Take responsibility in the absence of the Duty Manager/Front Office Manager.

Desired Skill & Expertise

• At least 2 years’ experience as Front Office Supervisor in 4/5* property with 300+ inventory
• Front Office computer literacy (e.g., OPERA, VICAS etc.)
• Excellent communications skills with Proficiency in speaking and writing Business English
• Required language(s): fluent English, with preferred fluent French, Arabic, or Russian
• Team player with excellent planning and organizing skills
• Able to work flexible working hours with rotating shifts
• Pleasant personality with good problem-solving skills