Team members at Anantara the Palm always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and team members. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:
Manage the day-to-day Front Office operations, ensuring exceptional guest service, operational efficiency, and achievement of departmental financial objectives.
Develop and implement departmental budgets, strategic initiatives, and training plans aligned with the resort's business goals.
Lead, coach, mentor, and motivate the Front Office team to deliver consistent service excellence and maintain high performance standards.
Ensure compliance with brand standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality assurance requirements.
Oversee guest arrivals, departures, VIP handling, special requests, and guest recognition to deliver personalized and memorable experiences.
Drive revenue through effective room upselling, promotional initiatives, and participation in loyalty and guest recognition programmes.
Maintain expert knowledge of the Property Management System (PMS), Front Office systems, resort facilities, room categories, and guest services.
Coordinate closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Food & Beverage, Guest Relations, and other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.
Conduct regular room inspections and monitor corrective actions to uphold the highest quality and maintenance standards.
Partner with People & Culture on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Manage departmental payroll, operating expenses, and financial controls while ensuring cost efficiency.