Duty Manager - Singapore - The Lo & Behold Group

The Lo & Behold Group

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Singapore

3 weeks ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

The Warehouse Hotel was built in 1895 along the Singapore River as part of the Straits of Malacca trade route.

At that time, the area was a hotbed of secret societies, underground activity, and liquor distilleries.

Today, while much of that history has disappeared, one building has been meticulously restored as a modern 37-room boutique hotel, focusing on heritage and local culture.

Open as of January 2017, it delivers thoughtful hospitality with historically-detailed rooms, classic local dishes and craft cocktails in the vibrant neighborhood of Robertson Quay.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Front Office Manager, the Night Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the hotel during the night shift.

You will ensure the smooth functioning of the property and address any issues that may arise during nighttime hours.

Your responsibilities include:

Rooms & Security Operations

Ensures smooth operations of the Front Office Operations during night operations, and oversees both the front office team and external service vendors (concierge, valets etc) to ensure optimal hospitality experience for all guests.
Responsible for room status control to ensure optimizing of occupancy and average room rate to ensure maximum comfort for the guest while operating at optimum efficiency.
Awareness and close monitoring of room situation, expected occupancy, VIP arrivals and departures, forecast, promotions, banquet and conference events.
Manages and attends to all guest inquiries, feedback and compliments with promptness, courtesy and efficiently and that all service recovery matters are handled with tact and diplomacy.
Maintains and records all incident records via a tracking log for reporting
Works closely with the Manager, Hotel Operations for housekeeping and Maintenance issues, supporting the ground operations while ensuring the guest experience is not compromised.
Ensures safety and security for guests and staff during night operations. You will monitor security systems, perform regular night patrols, and respond to any emergency situations that may arise. You will take the lead to report any criminal activities and ensure the General Manager of the hotel is kept aware of these issues.

Accounting & Reporting (including Night Audits)

You will handle all and any financial transactions which may occur in closing out of the hotel's accounts, reconciling daily transactions for cash and/or credit card transactions.
You will prepare all night audit procedures, tallying daily transactions, verifying room rates, preparing occupancy reports, and ensuring accuracy in billing & accounting reports.

Hotel Operations, Communications & Leadership

You will monitor and inspect the hotel grounds to identify any maintenance or cleanliness issues and highlight this to the changeover leadership manager in the morning.
You will be able to think quickly and be able to make sound decisions when faced with unexpected circumstances or guests requests.
You are able to troubleshoot and find solutions to these challenges that may arise during the night operations.
You must be a strong communicator who is able to convey important and crucial information to the respective stakeholders professionally for any follow up that is required.
You will comply with the hotel's policies and procedures, unholding the company's values, ensuring high ethical behavior is adhered to at all times.
You will undertake any other projects or operational duties as assigned by the Manager, Hotel Operations or General Manager.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Prior experience in a supervisory role in a luxury hotel environment is preferred.
Willingness to work on night shifts and oversee night shift operations.
Strong customer service orientation and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with guests, staff, and other stakeholders.
Sound knowledge of hotel operations, including front office procedures, night auditing, and emergency response protocols.
Proactive problemsolving abilities and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information or guest issues.
Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Since our humble beginnings in 2005, The Lo & Behold Group has been quietly pushing the boundaries of Singapore's lifestyle and hospitality landscape.

Whether we're building Singapore's first rooftop bar from ground-up, or ironing out the creases of Asia's top fine-dining restaurant, all that we do comes down to one thing: People.

We've found that when we design for people and create magical experiences in the process, we're able to bring out the best of a city.

Its people, their purpose and places.
The Lo & Behold Group strives to create timeless experiences for all who