Assistant Front Office Manager

Under the direction of the Front Office Manager, and within the limits of Mondrian policies and procedures, to oversee and direct all aspects of front office operations. Responsible for supervision and co-ordination of Front Office, health and safety of staff and guests and for ensuring that all staff and guest issues are dealt with in an effective and timely manner. To act in the Front Office Manager’s interest and as his/her representative in their absence.Essential Duties & Functions:Ensure/prepare weekly, monthly forecasts as and when required and requested to do so.Create and implement procedures that aid the smooth running of the department.Conduct weekly and monthly departmental meetings.Implement/monitor availability in all reservations systems.Check on a daily basis the arrivals and departure reports, and VIP report and communicate to department heads, including Front Office Managers all relevant information.Record any activities of interest or problems arising in the Management Diary.Ensure wake-up calls are made promptly.Regularly review room availability situations and guests to arrive.Records all guaranteed non-arrivals and submit a copy to the Asst. Front Office Manager/Front Office Manager.Complete and distribute all relevant forms in case of an accident or theft, liaising with the Security department.Record and hand over to Housekeeping or Security any lost or found items.Check all credit card postings with interface transfers on a daily basis.Check all guest country codes, special codes, promotions, room rates and routing instructions are entered correctly.Authorize and sign paid-outs, vouchers and rebates issued by reception.Perform night audit duties as required by Policy and Procedures.Prepare taxi lists in conjunction with security for late/early staff.Prepare recapitulation sheet for Planning Committee.Deal with all incoming faxes and inquiries after office hours.Ensure guest privacy and security, respecting confidential information.