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Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, Ibis hotels and large Etap and Formule 1 hotels
Accor Thalassa institutes

Overview
The front office manager ensures a high quality welcome for guests and leads a team of receptionists.

What I do from day to day ...
…Integrate, train and supervise the team
…Organise guest arrivals and departures
…Keep the various management charts updated, in order to monitor progress of business
…Check invoicing and cash operations on a daily basis
…Draw up a sales strategy to maximise occupancy rates and improve rooms results
…Handle any customer complaints and provide a swift solution

I am familiar with the preferences of regular guests. I apply the brand's pricing policy and associated procedures and ensure that they are respected by the team.

Spotlight on personality
  Outgoing personality and service minded
  Teaching and motivational skills
  Commercial know-how
  Proactive and decisive
  Ability to listen and analyze
  Thorough and well organised
  Ability to delegate
  Diplomacy and self control
Professional background
  Vocational diploma or degree in hospitality - food & beverage
  At least 2 years' experience in reception services
  Excellent English as a second language, knowledge of another language preferred
  Computer literate


Special features
  Good presentation
  Some periods of standing
  Physical and mental staying
power
  Coordination with the housekeeper and reservations department (depending on the size of the hotel)
Future prospects
  Deputy general manager
  Rooms division manager
  Customer relations - Reservations
  Larger hotel or a hotel from another Accor brand
  Opportunities abroad
 

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