Hotel Duty Manager

**Job Number** 24100695

**Job Category** Rooms & Guest Services Operations

**Location** Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga, Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Durban, South Africa, South Africa VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Non-Management

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Promote staff engagement and team work to provide optimum service so that guest needs are met in the Rooms and Food & Beverage operations. Within Food and Beverage operations: Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc. Inspect storage areas for organization, use of FIFO, and cleanliness. Complete scheduled inventories and stock and requisition necessary supplies. Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well-being of guests. Complete work orders for maintenance repairs. Within Guest Services and Rooms operations: Inspect public areas, restrooms, fitness center, pool area, offices and service areas after being cleaned by Housekeeper to ensure quality standards are met. Arrange turndown for VIPs/any package inclusive rates, etc. Communicate additions or changes to the assignment sheets to staff (e.g., Housekeeping) as they arise throughout the shift. Monitor the notations in MARSHA and clear all exceptions. Keep records of Marriott Rewards enrollments and Front Office incentive programs. Review and maintain all Market Rate Codes. Complete designated cashier and closing reports in the computer system. Review shift logs/daily memo books and document pertinent information in logbooks. Process guest check-ins and promote room up-sales. Ensure rates match market codes and that any exceptions are documented. Ensure checks that come from outlets (e.g., Health Club, Retail Shop) are scanned and charged to room.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: Must have minimum 2 years hotel operations experience

Supervisory Experience: Must have minimum 2 years hotel operations experience with managing staff

License or Certification: None
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