FRONT OFFICE MANAGER @ WORLD TRAVELLING
Join our boutique hotel on the stunning southeast coast of Zanzibar as a Front Office Manager. We are a 40-room establishment with a high reputation for guest satisfaction, currently holding a 9.2 rating on Booking.com. In this role, you will be the heart of our guest experience, leading a dedicated front office team to ensure every visitor feels welcomed and valued from the moment they arrive. You will be responsible for creating a positive team culture where employees enjoy their work, which directly translates into the energy felt by our guests.
Your operational duties will be comprehensive, covering the end-to-end management of systems, processes, and standards. You will work closely with the reservations department to ensure seamless transitions for guests and maintain high standards across all OTA platforms and reporting systems. We are looking for a hands-on leader who is detail-oriented and stays calm under pressure. If you have a passion for high-standard hospitality and relevant experience in East Africa, we invite you to help us maintain our warm atmosphere and exceptional service standards.
Your operational duties will be comprehensive, covering the end-to-end management of systems, processes, and standards. You will work closely with the reservations department to ensure seamless transitions for guests and maintain high standards across all OTA platforms and reporting systems. We are looking for a hands-on leader who is detail-oriented and stays calm under pressure. If you have a passion for high-standard hospitality and relevant experience in East Africa, we invite you to help us maintain our warm atmosphere and exceptional service standards.
Key Requirements
Solid front office or rooms division experience, ideally in Zanzibar or East Africa
Strong operational skills with knowledge of how to run a front office properly
Natural leadership ability to build people up and lead from the front
A genuine love for hospitality and guest experience
Strong English language proficiency, both written and spoken
Ability to stay calm under pressure and warm under any circumstances
Exceptional attention to detail and sharpness on operational tasks
Proven experience with OTA platforms, guest communication, and reporting
Ability to train and develop a team to ensure high standards of guest service
Experience in managing arrivals, departures, and seamless guest handoffs