Assistant Front Office Manager - InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

IHG · United Arab Emirates · 4 weeks ago

Category: Operations

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and refined experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels has its own distinctive style and sense of place, where we take every opportunity to deliver personal and meaningful guest experiences. If you would like to embrace a wider world of opportunities, we would be delighted to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Hayat Island, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort where island living meets authentic Arabian hospitality. Less than an hour from Dubai, the resort offers a refined yet relaxed escape surrounded by natural landscapes, open sea views, and powder-soft beaches. With a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities, we focus on creating thoughtful, personal, and memorable experiences for families, couples, and groups in a true resort setting.

What’s your passion? Whether you’re into travelling, exploring new cultures or creating memorable experiences, at IHG we’re interested in YOU.

As Assistant Front Office Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of our Front Office team. You’ll work closely with the Front Office Manager to create a warm and welcoming arrival experience, maintain our luxury service standards, develop our colleagues, and ensure every guest interaction reflects the True Hospitality we are known for.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

Supporting the Front Office Manager in overseeing daily Front Office operations and ensuring smooth shifts
Leading and supporting Front Office colleagues to deliver professional, personalised and attentive guest service
Being present in the lobby and guest areas, engaging with guests and ensuring a seamless arrival and departure experience
Handling guest feedback and concerns confidently and following through to achieve positive resolutions
Supervising shift operations, allocating responsibilities and ensuring appropriate staffing and coverage
Coaching, training and providing regular feedback to colleagues to strengthen performance and service standards
Ensuring Front Office procedures, systems, security, billing and credit policies are consistently followed
Supporting upselling initiatives and identifying opportunities to maximise room revenue and guest experience
Conducting regular inspections of Front Office and guest areas and following up on any service or operational gaps
Working closely with Housekeeping, Reservations, Concierge and other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences
Acting as Manager on Duty when required and supporting the team during emergency or crisis situations

What We need from you:

Previous experience in Front Office or Guest Services within a luxury hotel or resort environment
Previous assistant management experience, with a strong understanding of Front Office operations
A confident and hands-on leader who enjoys being present with both guests and colleagues
Strong guest recovery, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Good knowledge of Front Office systems and hotel operating procedures
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and motivate a diverse team
Fluent English; additional languages would be an advantage
Flexibility to work different shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
A genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences and delivering True Hospitality

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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