Accor

Front Office Manager

Accor  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

MAMA?

Founded in 2008 by Serge Trigano and his sons Jérémie and Benjamin (co-founders of Club Med), Mama Shelter is a creator of living spaces and a daily director!

These are atypical places, where everyone feels at home, places born of a blend of influences, freedoms, sensations and emotions. Each Mama tells the story of the city in which it is located, and all influences blend together. We offer our guests a joyful atmosphere and exceptional service at an affordable price.

More than just rooms and restaurants, Mama Shelter is a dynamic, a vibe: they are true urban refuges, not only aesthetically pleasing and modern but also popular, welcoming and sexy.

Whatever your role, we're all here to make the customer experience as unforgettable as possible.

Our mission: to bring little moments of happiness to people.

Our growth has enabled us to offer our teams great career paths through internal development and international mobility, and it's not a question of diplomas or years of experience.

Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore, a creative hotel group rooted in cultures and destinations, with a global portfolio of brands. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, founded in 2021.

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Mama is an inclusive company, and our ambition is to recruit and promote diverse talent.

🌟 THE MISSION

You are the face of Mama from the very first “hello” 👋 to the last “see you soon” 💖

As our Front Office Manager, you lead the welcome, set the tone, and create unforgettable first impressions ✨ You run the show at the heart of the hotel—where energy, service, and personality meet.

You ensure every guest feels at home (but better 😉), while leading your team with passion, energy, and Mama spirit 🎶🔥

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

  • Guest Experience Rockstar 💫

    Deliver bold, warm, and unforgettable guest experiences from arrival to departure

    Handle VIPs, special requests, and guest feedback with care and personality
  • Front Office Leader 👥✨

    Lead, coach, and inspire the Front Office team—reception, concierge, and guest relations

    Create a positive, energetic, and collaborative team environment
  • Operations Maestro ⚡🏨

    Oversee daily Front Office operations—check-ins, check-outs, room allocations, and cash control

    Ensure smooth coordination with Housekeeping, Reservations, and other departments
  • Service Standards Guardian 🛎️🎯

    Maintain Mama’s service standards at all times—playful, professional, and personal

    Ensure procedures are followed while keeping the human touch alive
  • Revenue & Upselling Driver 💰📈

    Maximize room revenue through upselling, room optimization, and effective inventory management
  • Problem Solver Extraordinaire 🧩💡

    Handle guest concerns quickly and effectively, turning challenges into memorable moments
  • Collaboration Champion 🤝🎶

    Work closely with all departments to ensure seamless guest journeys across the hotel
  • Performance Tracker 📊

    Monitor KPIs—guest satisfaction, reviews, upselling, and team performance—and take action where needed

Qualifications

MADE FOR YOU… ONLY IF ✨

  • You have strong Front Office experience in hospitality, ideally in lifestyle or luxury hotels 🏨✨
  • You are a natural leader who inspires, motivates, and develops teams 👥💫
  • You are guest-focused and passionate about creating memorable experiences 💖
  • You thrive in fast-paced, high-energy environments ⚡
  • You are organized, solution-oriented, and hands-on 🛠️
  • You have strong communication skills and a confident presence 💬
  • You’re comfortable with PMS systems and operational reporting 💻📊
  • You bring personality, energy, and a sense of fun to everything you do 🎉

YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS 🎯

  • Pre-opening experience? Big plus 🏗️✨
  • Multi-lingual? Even better 🌍
  • You know your city and love sharing it with guests 🗺️💫
  • You bring Mama energy—bold, playful, and authentic 🎶🔥

Additional Information

Next, we're sure you know the tune 🎶:

  • First melody: “At Mama, no AI! We review your application in person and take the time to understand your background. 🎧
  • First verse: We organise an initial telephone interview with our People & Culture Team to see if your application fits in with our rhythm. 🤳
  • Chorus: Once you've passed the phone interview, we'll arrange a remote meeting 💻 or a meeting at Mama 🤝 to meet the Gang!
  • Last verse: Naturally, you'll receive a response from us within two to three weeks at the latest, whether it's a ✔️ or a ✖️.
Accor

About Accor

We are Accor

We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.

We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts.

Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
accor.com
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