Duty Manager at InterContinental Hotel Lagos

What's your passion? Whether you're into swimming, dancing or sight seeing at IHG we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team. With a dynamic team and innovative service culture, we will offer our guests an authentic and enriching experience in the heart of one of the world's fastest growing cities.

Opening in 2013, InterContinental Lagos will be located on Victoria Island, the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for business and diplomatic travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel will offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos comprises of 358 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests will have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar will be the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. InterContinental Lagos will also offer exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout area.

Job Title: Duty Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• As Duty Manager, you will be in charge ofpertinent matters affecting guest service and hotel operations to ensure guests receive prompt attention and personal recognition throughout the hotel.
• In addition, you'll respond to guest needs and resolves any issues that may arise; supervise, direct and support Reception, Concierge, Guest Relations and Reservations teams during peak periods,
• Assist Guest Relations in greeting, rooming, and sending off VIP guests,
• Conduct daily departmental briefings and provides input for regular Front Office meetings.
• You'll also checkbilling instructions and monitors guest credit.
• Analyses and approves discounts and rebates, analyse the rate variance report to ensure rooms revenue control, take action with the Property Management Systems (PMS) in emergency situation and be fully conversant with all hotel emergency procedures. You will actively guide and direct the whole team to ensure consistency of brand standards and a high level of performance and service delivery to all our guests.
• In return we'll give you a generous financial and benefits package including duty meals, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

Qualifications

• Degree from a reputable institution in Social Sciences/ Arts or its equivalent
• Previous Supervisory/Management Experience
• Previous experience with dealing and resolving guest queries.
• Market knowledge and trends are key to this position.
• Excellent presentation, communication and organizational skills and the ability to multi task while working under pressure
• Able to turn vision into action
• Highly visible and 'hands on' in operation
• High level of English language skills both written and verbal.
• Previous IHG experience preferred but not mandatory.

Application Closing Date
31st December 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online