Hotel Manager

**Job role:** Front desk manager/executive/associate **Location:** North India **Department:** Hotel operations **Job experience:** 1\-3 years **Job brief** A front desk manager/executive/associate shall be responsible for management of the company's backpacker hostels effectively. He/she shall be entrusted to effectively be a part of the managing team for a 35\-50 keys hotel/hostel overseeing multiple facets of operations including front office, housekeeping, F\&B, guest experience, R\&M \& engineering, security \& safety, etc. as per company's standard operating procedures. **Key responsibilities** 1. Understanding of the hospitality/hotel industry with extensive work experience 2. Understanding of the company's vision, business expansion plans, operational standards, etc. 3. Understanding the nuances of managing a hotel under a brand network and optimise its operations with a bird eye view 4. Understanding hotel pre\-launch phase, day to day operations, etc. 5. Understanding of various functions including front desk, housekeeping, F\&B, engineering, etc. 6. Supervising various functions and human resources (blue/white collar) 7. Managing operational quality with attention to detail on various parameters such as infrastructure, services, staff, operations, etc. to ensure high service quality 8. Handling \& resolving escalations and grievances 9. Liaising with various departments such as local police, health/fire/safety departments, local vendors, etc. and ensuring a cordial relationship 10. Coordinating with other departments within the company to help resolve issues **Qualifications** 1. Hospitality graduate/post\-graduate or diploma in hospitality 2. Min. 1\-3 years of experience in a hotel, hostel, guest house, etc. 3. Extensive operational knowledge of hotel operations 4. Outstanding communication, interpersonal \& time\-management skills 5. Flexible to relocate anywhere in northern India 6. High attention to detail