Duty Manager

With panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand, Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin is the first Holiday Inn water park resort in Asia, located in the popular seaside getaway of Hua Hin, Thailand.

At Holiday Inn® our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone.  That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand you’re more than just a job title. 

We love the individual talents, interests and dreams that make you who you are. And because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

We look for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one. So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to Holiday Inn and IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself.

What’s the job?

• Manage the activities of a front desk shift ensuring that guests receive prompt, professional attention and personal recognition. 

 Your Day to Day

• Reports directly to and communicates with the Front Office Manager on all pertinent matters affecting guest service and hotel operations.
• Cooperates, coordinates and communicates with other hotel departments as required.
• Reacts to situations to ensure guests receive prompt attention and personal recognition throughout the hotel
• Responds to guest needs and resolves related problems
• Supervises and directs Reception and Reservations personnel.
• Supports and assists Front Office personnel and all departments at peak periods. 
• Ensures VIPs and priority club guests receive special attention
• Inspects front of house and back of house regularly for cleanliness.
• Assists Guest Relations in greeting, rooming, and sending off VIP guests.
• Monitors appropriate standards of conduct, uniform, hygiene, and appearance of staff.
• Provides input for Front Office meetings.
• Promotes inter-hotel sales and in-house facilities.
• Checks billing instructions and monitors guest credit
• Analyses and approves discounts and rebates.
• Analyses the rate variance report to ensure rooms revenue control
• Takes action with the Property Management Systems (PMS) in emergency situation.
• Fully conversant with all hotel emergency procedures.
• Ensures front line staff complies with FIT marketing techniques and maximize sales.
• Works with Superior and Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs
• Works with Superior and Director of Finance in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget. 

What we need from you

Required Skills –

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Good writing skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Front Office System
• Problem solving and organizational abilities

Qualifications –

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Hotel Administration, Hotel Management or equivalent

Experience –

• 2 years experience in front office / guest services or related discipline including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Benefit

In return, you can look forward to a competitive salary and benefits package including;

• 5-day workweek.
• Duty Meals.
• Laundered Uniforms.
• Accommodation - fully furnished studio room.
• Group life insurance and health insurance. 
• Provident Fund / Social Security contributions.
• Annual leave.
• Annual Physical Health Check.
• Learning and Development Program.
• Worldwide IHG® Employee Room Rate Program.