Manager (Housing Services, Front Office)

• Manage the daily activities of the front desk and meeting room.

• Ensure smooth check-in/check-out processes and address operational challenges proactively.

• Monitor lobby and public areas to maintain cleanliness, order, and a welcoming atmosphere.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated guest concerns, requests, and feedback.

• Ensure guest needs and expectations are met with professionalism and efficiency.

• Collaborate with other departments to accommodate special guest requests or VIP arrangements.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise Front Office staff.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and motivation to foster a high-performing team.

• Promote a culture of service excellence and teamwork.

• Oversee cash handling, billing, and front office-related financial transactions.

• Monitor budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation.

• Prepare operational reports and contribute to strategic planning.

• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and data privacy regulations.

• Conduct periodic audits and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Participate in developing service improvement initiatives and departmental goals.

• Work with marketing and events teams to support promotional activities and special events.

• Contribute to sustainability efforts and organizational innovation.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in front office operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferably in a hospitality or service-oriented environment.

• Proficiency in property management systems and office software.

• Familiarity with guest-facing technologies such as kiosks, mobile check-in platforms, service robots, and omni-channel communication tools.

• Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team.

• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering excellent guest service.

• Organizational Skills: Effective time management and prioritization.

• Decision-making: Capable of handling complex situations calmly and efficiently.

• Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing priorities.

• Service mindset with attention to detail.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, as required.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

• Ability to train and motivate staff in both service and technology adoption.

• Skilled at managing guest expectations while maintaining operational efficiency.

• Technologically savvy, with the ability to promote and troubleshoot guest-facing systems like kiosks, mobile apps, robots, and omni-chat platforms.

• Ability to analyze data and generate reports to monitor performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

• Additional language proficiency would be advantageous for communicating effectively with customers from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

National University of Singapore