Key Skills

Job Description

An Assistant Front of House Manager with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts assists in supervising the Front Office Team to ensure that Team Members are prepared and well-informed to deliver guests an exceptional experience from arrival through departure. What will it be like to work for this Hilton Brand? In exceptional destinations around the globe, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts reflect the culture and history of their extraordinary locations, as well as fresh, modern expressions of Waldorf Astoria's rich legacy. Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of true Waldorf service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value personalized attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Team Member with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. Because it’s with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts where we promise our Guests a single rich, experience at every extraordinary place they visit. What will I be doing? Responsibilities An Assistant Front of House 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 of House Manager to oversee the entire Front of House operation to maintain high standards Assist the Front of House 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 of House 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 of House Manager with setting departmental objectives, work schedules, budgets, policies, and procedures Monitor the appearance, standards, and performance of the Front of House 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 polices and practices Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel departments Monitor staffing levels to meet cover business demands Conduct monthly communication meetings, in the absence of the Front of House Manager, and produce minutes Assist the Front of House Manager with staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures Assist the Front of House Manager with recruiting, managing, training and developing the Front of House team Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems What are we looking for? Skills An Assistant Front of House Manager with Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow: Previous managerial experience in Front of House within the hotel business for 2 years Previous experience in Luxury Hotels High level of IT proficiency 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 Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate effectively with guests and employees. What benefits will I receive? Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement. As an employee you will become a member of the Hilton GO which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Worldwide 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. For nearly a century, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton Worldwide is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its 13 global brands, which include Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.

Core Responsibilities

Assist the Front of House Manager in overseeing hotel front-of-house operations, maintaining service standards, improving guest satisfaction, and maximizing occupancy and revenue through upselling. Support staffing, recruitment, training, performance management, departmental planning, and communication with other hotel teams.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of front-of-house managerial experience in the hotel industry, including experience in luxury hotels. Candidates should have strong IT, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, a commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team or independently.

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Salary
• Holiday Entitlement
• Reduced Hotel Room Rates
• Discounts On Hilton Products And Services