Job role: Front desk manager/executive/associate Location: South India (Karnataka/Kerala/Tamilnadu)
Department: Hotel operations
Job experience: 1-5 years

Job brief

A front desk manager/executive/associate shall be responsible for management of the company's backpacker hostels effectively. He/she shall be entrusted to effectively be a part of the managing team for a 35-50 keys hotel/hostel overseeing multiple facets of operations including front office, housekeeping, F&B;, guest experience, R&M; & engineering, security & safety, etc. as per company's standard operating procedures.

Key responsibilities

# Understanding of the hospitality/hotel industry with extensive work experience
# Understanding of the company's vision, business expansion plans, operational standards, etc.
# Understanding the nuances of managing a hotel under a brand network and optimise its operations with a bird eye view
# Understanding hotel pre-launch phase, day to day operations, etc.
# Understanding of various functions including front desk, housekeeping, F&B;, engineering, etc.




# Supervising various functions and human resources (blue/white collar)
# Managing operational quality with attention to detail on various parameters such as infrastructure, services, staff, operations, etc. to ensure high service quality
# Handling & resolving escalations and grievances
# Liaising with various departments such as local police, health/fire/safety departments, local vendors, etc. and ensuring a cordial relationship
# Coordinating with other departments within the company to help resolve issues

Qualifications

# Hospitality graduate/post-graduate or diploma in hospitality
# Min. 1-5 years of experience in a hotel, hostel, guest house, etc.
# Extensive operational knowledge of hotel operations
# Outstanding communication, interpersonal & time-management skills
# Adaptable to relocate anywhere in southern India
# High attention to detail

📌 Receptionist / Administration Office (Kerala)
🏢 The Hosteller
📍 Kerala