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Category

Hotel / Hospitality

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/20/2026
15 days left

Employer / Company

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi logo
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
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Description (Public)

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi is hiring an Assistant Front Office Manager to help administer front office functions and supervise staff daily across bell, door, switchboard, guest services and front desk, ensuring an efficient check-in and check-out process and maximising departmental performance.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist the Front Office Manager in administering front office functions and supervising staff daily.
  • Direct managers and employees to carry out procedures ensuring efficient check-in and check-out.
  • Supervise and manage day-to-day front office operations across bell, door, switchboard and guest services.
  • Build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members and ensure recognition on all shifts.
  • Manage daily operations to meet quality standards and customer expectations.
  • Handle complaints, settle disputes and resolve grievances or conflicts.
  • Monitor progress toward guest services and front desk goals and develop plans to accomplish work.
  • Ensure employee positions are understood well enough to cover duties in their absence.
  • Maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and other departments.
  • Ensure guest and employee satisfaction while maximising departmental financial performance.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree or Diploma from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or a related major.
  • 5 years of experience in guest services, front desk or a related professional area.
  • Experience in a hotel or luxury service environment; a five-star hotel is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Front office operations and room division knowledge.
  • Team supervision and coaching.
  • Guest complaint handling and service recovery.
  • Financial and operational decision making.
  • Clear communication and interpersonal influence.

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