Front Office Supervisor

About

The Front Office Supervisor provides operational support for Reception and the Business Centre, assisting the Front Office Manager through supervision of daily operational tasks and guest experience. The role reports to the Assistant Front Office Manager and requires a degree or diploma, preferably in Hospitality and/or Tourism Management, along with team-leading, communication and guest-service skills. Reference: REF121908Z Terms of service: Permanent Duty station: Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi, Kenya

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on Accor Careers.

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Responsibilities

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service.
• Ensures that all Front Office colleagues are familiar and updated with the hotel’s products and services.
• Establishes a rapport with guests and maintains good customer relationships.
• Works in full cooperation with other departments to make sure the guest is of the utmost priority.
• Ensures the safe running of the hotel.
• Reviews the arrival report and VIP’s to ensure all special requirements are met or exceeded.
• Suggesting and attending regular training on updated topics and respective skill set as required by the team.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with other leaders in the department and hotel.
• Achieves and creates an environment that allows colleagues to achieve job fulfilment and a clear growth path for career development with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
• Execute all tasks related to financial activities, adhering to the laid-down policy and procedures and ensuring accuracy in maintaining the records.
• Maximise our brand by promoting our upsell programs.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma (preferred in Hospitality and/or Tourism Management).
• Previous experience is an asset.
• Excellent team leading skills and team management skills.
• Fluent and confident in English; additional National and International language is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership qualities.
• Strong guest service orientation and training skills background preferred.
• Maintains professional and pleasant body language at all times.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.