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Company Description

Pullman Kuching is centrally located in the Kuching Golden Triangle, enjoying pride of place on Jalan Mathies hill, with panoramic city and river views. The first Pullman hotel in this vibrant city, Pullman Kuching features 389 spacious, contemporary rooms and offers easy access to renowned Borneo national parks. The hotel is ideal for business guests, offering an abundance of conferencing space, state of the art facilities and technology, plus a range of trendy restaurants and bars, and a high-end spa.

Job Description

The Front Office Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Front Office operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences, efficient service delivery, and smooth day-to-day operations. This role oversees reception, guest services, concierge, bell service, call center, transportation coordination, and duty management while maintaining brand standards, operational excellence, and profitability. The Front Office Manager plays a key role in maximizing guest satisfaction, team engagement, and revenue opportunities at Pullman Kuching.

Operational Management

• Lead the daily operations of Front Office, Reception, Concierge, Bell Desk, Call Center, Guest Relations, and related services.
• Ensure smooth check-in, check-out, room allocation, and guest request handling processes.
• Maintain high standards of service in line with Pullman and hotel expectations.
• Monitor room inventory, room status, arrivals, departures, VIP movements, and occupancy forecasts.
• Coordinate closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, Food & Beverage, and Sales teams.
• Ensure all shifts are adequately manned and properly supervised.
• Handle duty management responsibilities when required.

Guest Experience & Service Excellence

• Ensure all guests receive warm, professional, and efficient service.
• Resolve guest complaints and service recovery issues promptly and professionally.
• Personally welcome VIPs, long-stay guests, and key accounts when appropriate.
• Drive guest satisfaction scores, online reputation, and loyalty experiences.
• Promote personalized guest engagement and memorable stay experiences.

Revenue & Commercial Performance

• Maximize room revenue through upselling, room category upgrades, and rate integrity.
• Monitor daily pick-up, no-shows, walk-ins, overbooking situations, and room availability.
• Work closely with Revenue Management and Reservations teams to optimize performance.
• Ensure proper cashiering controls, billing accuracy, deposits, and credit procedures.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop Front Office associates and supervisors.
• Conduct daily briefings, monthly meetings, and regular performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and ensure service standards training is implemented.
• Build a positive, high-performing, and guest-focused team culture.
• Support succession planning and internal talent development.

Administration & Compliance

• Prepare reports on occupancy, arrivals, departures, guest feedback, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, SOPs, brand standards, and legal requirements.
• Maintain grooming, appearance, and professional conduct standards within the department.
• Ensure safety, security, and emergency procedures are understood and followed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Front Office experience in an international hotel environment.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience with Accor properties is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent guest relations and complaint handling ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good commercial awareness and revenue mindset.
• Knowledge of PMS systems such as Opera PMS or equivalent.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.