Duty Manager

Job description / Role

Company Description

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

Why work for Banyan Tree Doha?
Be a part of the mosaic team, located in the heart of Mushaireb, Banyan Tree Doha offers an urban retreat that blends unparalleled luxury with modern comfort and architectural marvels. Our property offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of timeless elegance that goes beyond comfortable and stylish rooms, with unmatched sea and city views.

Job Description

- To assume responsibility for all activities in the hotel in the absence of executive management.
- To be fully aware of all activity within the hotel on a day to day basis.
- To monitor the operation of all departments to ensure all operating standards are maintained.
- To ensure that all public and back of house areas are maintained to the specified levels of cleanliness, maintenance, and presentation and to instigate appropriate action if this is not achieved.
- To assist in maintaining a high level of security for both guest and hotel property.
- To be fully conversant with all emergency procedures and pertinent local legislation.
- To ensure all workstations are staffed correctly.
- To meet, greet, escort and bid farewell to all VIP guests and endeavour to meet as many return guests on arrival and escort them to their room.
- To effectively and efficiently handle and resolve all guests' complaints and problems in all areas of the hotel.
- To pass on the comments, suggestions and recommendations of guests to department heads and the executive committee.
- To ensure an accurate log is kept of all incidents of note occurring.
- To be fully conversant with the hotel credit policies and to monitor all guests accounts in the absence of the credit manager.
- To operationally assist all departments as may be required.
- To ensure active and effective communication between all departments during the night and between the night shift staff and the day staff.
- To carry out performance appraisals for all night front office staff.
- To ensure regular inspections of all hotel areas are done at least once every evening.
- To be fully trained in assistant duty manager duties and fully understand the hotel policies and procedures specially licensing laws.
- Keep up to date with hotel emergency procedures.
- Be aware of hotels outside contractors' specifications i.e. pest control, carpet maintenance or window cleaning.
- To organise on a quarterly basis the "early bird" meeting for all night staff and executive management
- To ensure that the daily sheet is prepared with all relevant and correct information, ready for the first morning shift.

Qualifications

- A minimum of three years of experience in residential property management
- A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Business Administration or Hospitality Management
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a diverse team of employees
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
- A solid understanding of financial analysis and accounting principles

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.