Night Manager

Job Description

The Night Manager is primarily responsible for supervising all the Receptionists while they are on shift, ensuring all tasks are completed on a daily basis and that the shift runs smoothly, being the main point of communication for Reception and all other operating departments, such as Housekeeping and Engineering.

• Supervise Receptionists/Guest Service Agents, assisting them with issues that may arise and ensuring that all tasks are completed up to Fairmont standards
• Ensure staff have their breaks, according to the number of hours worked
• Ensure that there is adequate staff coverage in the Lobby and at the Reception/Front Desk at all times
• Ensure that the entire Front Office and the surrounding areas and including Lobby, Concierge and Reception/Front Desk is continuously clean and tidy
• Be fully competent in all reception and cashier duties
• Cover all shifts if required
• Cover Rooms Coordinator shifts if required
• Liaise with other Departments in regards to special guest requirements (i.e. Uniform/Guest Services, Florist, Housekeeping, In Room Dining)
• Be present at the Reception/Front Desk whenever possible
• Deal promptly and effectively with any complaints
• Meet and greet VIP guests
• Co-ordinate arrivals and departures, monitoring waiting times, always keeping guests informed and ensuring that they are as comfortable as possible
• Conduct a handover at the end of each shift with relieving staff, informing them of any special requirements or problems
• Liaise with Housekeeping as to which rooms do not need to be turned down if occupancy allows
• Liaise with Concierge to ensure swift baggage dispatch and collection
• Follow up on late cancellations and no shows and charge when appropriate
• Inform the receptionist/cashiers of new memo’s during the handover
• Check the next day’s arrivals correspondence, confirming car-, restaurant- and theatre-bookings. Ensure that all guest needs are dealt with satisfactory
• Coordinate with Rooms Coordinator on all room allocations, ensuring effective communication of these with Receptionists/Guest Service Agents
• Deal with room moves, and ensure seamless communication of these with the relevant departments
• Check potential room revenue for any discrepancies and do necessary corrections
• Balance the screen (room types) for next day
• Maintain amicable and co-operative working relations with all other departments
• To be responsible for identifying any training needs of Reception/Front Office staff and communicating these to the Front Office Training Manager
• Ensure enough supplies of all stationary items are in storage
• Assist the Director of Front Office and Assistant Director of Front Office in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• Manage any emergencies on the desk and take necessary actions
• Follow up all audit points with regards to LQA, JD Powers, etc..
• Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety policies 
• Other duties as assigned
• The Night Manager may be required to carry out other duties, directed by the Assistant Director of Front Office 

Qualifications

• Previous Front Office experience in supervisory/management capacity in a 5 star or Luxury property is required.
• Service focused personality is essential and previous leadership experience required
• Prior experience working with Opera or a related system
• Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders
• Communicate thoughts, actions and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills
• Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus