• Conducts shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known
• Supervise front office operations during assigned shift including:
o Maintenance of guest information
o Maintenance of information about local events
o Supervise the use of the public address system
o Supervise group bookings
o Assisting with serious complaints
• Supervise cashiering activities during shift including:
o Cash handling and banking procedure
o Dealing with irregular payments
o Instructing staff in credit policies and facilities
o Instructing staff in cash security procedures
o Carry out debtor control
o Prepare reports
o Supervise the cashiering system
• In conjunction with the
IT manager to ensure the hotel system is maintained in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• To closely investigate any accounting discrepancies that may occur during the night audit function.
• To ensure that all refused business is recorded and reported to Front Desk Manager.
• Works with Manager and Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. Duties include:
o Conduct on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintains a record of progress for each staff member
o Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines
o Ensure new staff attend Corporate Orientation within first month of hire
o Coach, counsel and discipline staff in breach of hotel policies and departmental procedures, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
• Works with superior in the preparation and management of the department's budget and is aware of financial targets
• Recycles where-ever possible and enforces cost saving measures to staff
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements
