Website One&Only Resorts
A rare collection of jewel-like resorts. Remote island retreats, enchanting palaces and contemporary haute chic villas. Local charm warmed by genuine hospitality and lively energy. You’ve arrived at a very special place where you’ll quickly become one with your environment. Creating memories to … read morelast a lifetime… Guests come to discover the identity, culture and customs of a chosen destination, experiencing a true sense of place at each resort…the exotic allure of Dubai, the natural elegance of the Maldives and Mauritius, the serene beauty of the Caribbean, and the extraordinary drama of the Baja peninsula and southernmost tip of South Africa. Kerzner International c/o One&Only Cape Town Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Job Summary:
An Assistant Host Manager is expected to have a smart and neat appearance, which reflects the high standards of One&Only Resorts.
The Assistant Host Manager is also expected to have a critical eye for details in terms of cleanliness, hygiene, and service. Knows how to manage and motivate a team of Hosts.
As a teacher, the Assistant Host Manager also protects and ensures the service know-how.
Their interpersonal abilities make them an exceptional point of contact with every guest, to ensure their stay is as seamless and memorable as possible.
At the same time, their analytical minds and composed character allow them to be the primary line of defense to prevent and solve any possible complaints.
A meticulous planning and strategy are fundamental to succeed in achieving all financial and operational goals set throughout the year.
Their instinctive leadership empowers them to coordinate and orchestrate the operation with an efficient yet luxurious approach.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Development
Maintain polite and professional interpersonal relationship with both colleagues and guests
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively
Provide training and develop for employees reservation and sales techniques, company policy and procedures
Prepare and organize pre-shift briefings for Host Supervisors/Team Leaders and Hosts
Conduct/Lead operational and departmental meetings (as needed)
Manage the team to attract, retain and motivate, develop, empower, coach and council, conduct performance reviews, resolve problems, and provide open communication discipline
Proactively participates in own development and team development
Compile a monthly training plan for the Host Team
Provide up-date information on Memo and Training Board
Closely monitors training records and ensures that training is performed in accordance with standard
Create, update, and adhere to departmental SOPs and Checklists
Product
Always represent and promote One&Only Resorts and to the best of his/her abilities
Adhere of company ethics & antibribery policies
Understand, instill, and live the Company Philosophy
Ensure compliance with all brand standards, OO markers, quality standards, and SOP
Always maintains workplace discipline in accordance with company philosophy, policies, and procedures
Maintain intra-departmental relations and communication to achieve synergy within the department and the One&Only daily operation
Knowledgeable about the facilities and services provided by the sister-hotels of the One&Only Resorts Group
Demonstrate an ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
Operations
Showing a personal interest for each of our guests and an authentic goal of being there in any moment
Ensures that all guest-access-areas within the assigned sections are always kept clean and tidy (i.e., rooms, corridors, room entrances and terraces)
Ensure housekeeping services are performed within timeframes requested by guests
Gain a comprehensive understanding of all outlets, opening hours, menus, amenities, activities (both on property and offsite)
Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the resort
Knows the location and types of available rooms as well as the activities and services of the property
Become well versed on the guest folios to better discuss and resolve any guest questions or concerns
Fully trained on the usage of all the necessary operational system such as (Opera, Alice, POS, SAGA)
Actively manage and record guest preferences and communicate to relative departments making sure they are followed up on and inserted in the appropriate systems (ALICE, SAGA, etc.)
Monitor different type of communication processes and provide structured, consistent, support and recommendations for consistent improvements and implement change where needed, necessary and with proper approvals
Coordinate the delivery of any item requested by the guest and in cooperation of the other departments
Fully Trained in First Aid and Safety Protocols
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided by the Resort must always be used
Hygiene & Safety measures dictated by both Local Government and the Resort shall be followed
Coordinate with supervisors and housekeepers the service of the occupied, departing and arriving rooms, based on timeframes and requests
Use the radios as per the standard of communication established by the Resort
Report Lost and Found property according to Policy & Procedure
Directly involved in any projects assigned by the management ensuring completion in a timely manner within the assigned budget
Drive and support revenue generation
Management
Directs the Host Department in the care and attention to detail in guest services
Attend morning meeting with Heads of Departments
Communicate staff any relevant information, via email, line-ups or one on ones
Supervision of Host Supervisors/Team Leaders and Hosts contains grooming standards, coordination, checking and completion of the assigned duties
Prepares weekly schedule of the Host Department
Distribute all work-related information to the Host Supervisors/Team Leaders, Hosts and Hosts Assistant
A commitment to a sense of urgency, immediacy, and total responsiveness
Demonstrate commitment to uncompromising standards of excellence
To develop a close working relationship with all departments, colleagues, and managers to ensure guest expectations are met
To manage all staff in the department, to ensure the highest standard of performance from the team
All colleagues are always dealt with in a polite and helpful manner
Ensure all colleagues have proper supplies and tools for their daily tasks and activities
Ensures that all maintenance requests are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
Ensures that all service areas (pantries and corridors) are always kept clean and tidy
Contribute to teamwork which positively impacts on Guest Service
Essential information required by the organization is accurately communicated to the appropriate personnel and any differences of opinion with other members of staff are dealt with in a manner that maintains goodwill and respect and avoids offence and conflict
Executive Management is kept informed in an appropriate and accurate level of detail about activities, progress and results and information and advice on matters within allocated area of responsibility is sought from supervisor when necessary
Inspects and perform random audit checks of guest rooms, together with the Host, strictly abiding to the established standards and procedures
Has sound product knowledge of all villas, as well as the services provided by the Host Department and all the hotels’ departments and their respective schedules
Quality
Improve guest satisfaction
Consistently improve quality of service
Effective in complaint handling and problem resolution
Coordinate daily Arrival and Departure experience; Properly plan 3-5 days in advance of intended arrivals to ensure all guest needs/preferences are prepared
Welcome, greet, and assist guests with any requests, enquiries, and directions
Ensure all guests’ requests are successfully completed
Ensure Hosts create and follow up any ticket in ALICE, always in a timely manner
Ensures that all F&B deliveries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
Look after guests who need special attention with the upmost care and accuracy
Check all VIP rooms and Suites before arrival
Responsible for utilizing ReviewPro in making sure that the feedback is shared with the team and follow up on any issues or glitches
Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements
Education: High School completed – University Degree optional
Languages: Bilingual
Language: English Fluent (100%)
Language:
Proficient in MS Office, ALICE, SAGA, and Micros Opera
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Natural leadership and management abilities
Qualified financial analyst with billing knowledge
Critical thinker and a remarkable problem solver
Expertise in product and brand knowledge
Excellent project management skills
To be able to recognize and adjust to change
Setting and achieving specific standards for self and others
Capable of delegating some authority, with close follow up and control
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