TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Assistant Front Office Manager

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.

Job Description

Job Number

Assistant Front Office Manager (HOT0CH9A)

Work Locations

Hilton Queenstown Hotel Kawarau Village 79 Peninsula Rd Queenstown 9300

About Hilton Hotels

Our team members are changing the world one stay at a time. They're engaged and recognised in many ways for showcasing their talents. Join the most well known Hotel brand in the World and you'll have more than just a job. You'll have a challenging and rewarding career in the hospitality industry.

About the role

In your new role as Assistant Front Office Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the management of Front Office operations by supporting the team with daily activities, and ensuring brand service standards are met to the highest quality. You will provide exceptional service by engaging guests from arrival to departure, and respond to all requests, inquiries and complaints during their stay. Reporting to the Front Office Manager, you will enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, on a rotating shift basis.

Duties / Responsibilities
  • Assist the Front Office Manager with the management and support of daily Front Office Operations
  • Manage, support and develop the Front Office team, ensuring that brand standards are met and guest expectations are exceeded
  • Handle guest requests, inquiries and complaints
  • Maximise sales revenues through up selling and marketing programs within the department
  • Monitor Guest satisfaction reports and implement actions to improve results
  • Set departmental objectives, work schedules, budgets, policies, and procedures
  • Ensure your team maintains a professional manner and is up to date with VIP guest movements, hotel events, local attractions and activities
Culture and Benefits
  • A competitive industry wage and generous annual leave benefits
  • Team member only discount - global Hilton room rates
  • Membership with 'Hilton Rewards' Australasian benefits program
  • Discounts of up to 50% on products and services in participating Hilton outlets
  • Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 2500 learning programs
  • Career development planning and opportunities
Skills / Experience
  • A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
  • A minimum of 2 years of Front Office supervisory experience in the hotel, leisure, and/or retail sector
  • Fluent in the English language to communicate professionally with guests and team members, both in person and over the telephone
  • Excellent leadership, inter personal, training and development skills
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and conflict, and work efficiently under pressure
  • Well presented, organised and calm personality
Schedule

Full time

Brand: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job: Guest Services, Operations, and Front Office

About This Role

Career insights for Lodging Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
$65,360/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Service Orientation Management of Personnel Resources Social Perceptiveness Speaking
Common Technologies
Email software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Anand Systems ASI FrontDesk M-Tech Hotel Service Optimization System HotSOS TCS Hotel Software Guest Tracker Microsoft Excel

Job Overview

Date Posted
18 Apr 2026
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

Lodging Managers Insights

Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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