About this role
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#5d7fa3"><em><strong>“The world is yours with Meliá”</strong></em> </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif">Continuing you journey at Meliá is an opportunity to learn, grow and keep building your career within a global team. Here you can take on new challenges and access experiences and access experiences in different destinations, while remaining part of our family.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif">Are you ready to take the next step in your career with us?</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#b86650"><strong>REMEMBER:</strong></span> Before applying, <span style="color:#b86650"><strong>you must inform your direct supervisor and/or Hotel Director, and your HR manager of your interest in participating in the internal selection process</strong></span>. Your line manager will not have the authority to authorize or halt your application, but must be properly informed.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white;color:#e9a579"><strong>Mission:</strong></span> you will serve as the right hand to the Front Office Manager, ensuring the smooth daily operation of the Reception, Guest Relations, and Bell Desk teams. You will act as a primary point of contact for our guests, ensuring their journey from arrival to departure exceeds Meliá’s high standards of personalized service. You will also play a crucial role in training, motivating, and guiding the Front Office team to achieve operational excellence and departmental revenue goals. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#e9a579;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What will you have to do:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Guest Experience & Operations</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Oversee daily Front Office operations, ensuring seamless check-in, check-out, and guest assistance in compliance with Meliá brand standards.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Act as the Duty Manager when required, taking ownership of the property’s operations during shifts.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Anticipate guest needs, handle VIP arrivals, and ensure personalized experiences for our premium and loyalty program (MeliáRewards) guests.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Promptly and professionally resolve guest complaints, turning challenges into opportunities for guest recovery and satisfaction.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Maintain a strong presence in the lobby, actively engaging with guests to gather feedback and build relationships.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Team Leadership & Development</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Assist the FOM in recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating Front Office staff.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Conduct daily briefings to communicate VIP arrivals, daily events, resort occupancy, and upselling targets.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Foster a positive, collaborative, and empowering work environment that encourages team growth and minimizes turnover.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Ensure all team members are fully trained on Opera PMS, emergency procedures, and brand service guidelines.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Financial & Administrative</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Drive departmental revenue by leading and incentivizing upselling programs (room upgrades, F&B, spa, and wellness packages).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Monitor daily room inventory, rate variances, and billing accuracy to maximize room revenue and ensure flawless financial auditing.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Assist in preparing weekly and monthly departmental reports.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Collaborate closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, and F&B to ensure room readiness and the fulfillment of special guest requests</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="color:#e9a579;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What we are looking for: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or management experience in the Front Office department of a luxury 4 or 5-star hotel/resort.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Languages:</strong> Fluent in Vietnamese and excellent command of English (written and spoken). Additional languages are a plus.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Proficiency in Hotel Management software (Opera PMS is highly preferred).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Personal Attributes:</strong> </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Impeccable grooming and professional presentation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, and nights as required by operational needs.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#5d7fa3"><strong>At Meliá we are all VIP</strong></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to <strong><span style="color:#e9a579">equal opportunities between women and men</span></strong> in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.</em></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>We promote our commitment to <span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>equality and diversity</strong></span>, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that <span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company</strong></span>.</em></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through <span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>a socially responsible team</strong></span>. In this sense, our motto is "<span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present</strong></span>". 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