IHG Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Front Office Manager - Holiday Inn Express Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam

IHG Hotels & Resorts  •  Republic of India (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Guest Service & Operations

  • Ensure all guests receive prompt, courteous, and professional service at all times.
  • Assist in managing daily Front Office operations including:
    • Reception
    • Guest Relations
    • Telephone Operations
    • Night Audit coordination
  • Handle guest complaints and resolve issues effectively to maintain guest satisfaction.
  • Ensure smooth check-in and check-out procedures as per brand standards.
  • Maintain high levels of cleanliness, grooming, and presentation within the Front Office area.
  • Monitor guest feedback and implement corrective actions when required.

Team Management

  • Supervise Front Office colleagues during shifts.
  • Assist in training, coaching, and motivating team members.
  • Conduct shift briefings and communicate operational updates.
  • Ensure proper staff scheduling and manpower planning.
  • Support performance management and employee engagement activities.

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Ensure all reports, records, and cash handling procedures are maintained accurately.
  • Monitor room inventory, room status, and room allocations.
  • Coordinate with Housekeeping and Maintenance departments for smooth operations.
  • Assist in preparing departmental reports and operational analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with hotel policies, SOPs, and IHG brand standards.

Financial Responsibilities

  • Support in achieving departmental revenue targets.
  • Monitor upselling opportunities and encourage the team to maximize room revenue.
  • Control operational costs and minimize wastage.
  • Ensure accuracy in billing, cashiering, and financial transactions.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to health, hygiene, and safety standards.
  • Follow emergency procedures and hotel security policies.
  • Maintain confidentiality of guest and hotel information.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Hotel Management or Hospitality Management.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Front Office operations.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Experience with hotel PMS systems (Opera preferred).
IHG Hotels & Resorts

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

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Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels

Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels

Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites

Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Windsor, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ihg.com
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