Front Desk Manager

  • Industry Other
  • Category Accounting
  • Location Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Expiry date Aug 29, 2025 (5 days left)
Job Description
Industry & Sector: Hospitality — full-service hotel/resort operations focused on guest services, front-office management, and on-property guest experience in Nepal. This role is embedded in day-to-day hotel operations and drives service standards, revenue from front-desk touchpoints, and operational excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise all front desk activities: reservations, check-in/check-out, billing, cash handling, and daily shift turnovers to ensure smooth operations.
  • Manage, coach, and schedule front office staff; set service standards, conduct shift briefings, and drive continuous performance improvement.
  • Resolve guest complaints and service recovery promptly, turning issues into positive experiences and preserving guest loyalty.
  • Oversee reservations and room inventory in the PMS; implement upselling strategies to maximise occupancy and ancillary revenue.
  • Produce accurate daily reports (occupancy, revenue, cash reconciliations) and communicate operational updates to General Management.
  • Coordinate closely with housekeeping, maintenance, and F&B teams to maintain room readiness, safety, and consistent guest experience.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 2+ years supervisory experience in hotel front desk/front office roles (Front Desk Manager or Front Office Supervisor).
  • Proven expertise with Property Management Systems (PMS) and reservations workflows; strong cash-handling and billing accuracy.
  • Excellent communication in English and Nepali, strong customer-service orientation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

  • Experience with Hotel or similar cloud PMS, and basic revenue-management/upselling experience.
  • Formal hospitality diploma or certification and familiarity with Nepal hospitality regulations and safety protocols.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multicultural teams and implement front-office SOPs for service consistency.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

  • Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives and clear career growth pathways in hotel operations.
  • On-site, collaborative work environment focused on service excellence, staff training, and guest-centric culture.
  • Hands-on leadership role offering direct impact on guest satisfaction metrics and front-office revenue streams.

Candidates based in Nepal with relevant front office management experience are encouraged to apply. This is an on-site position requiring a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced hospitality settings and is committed to delivering memorable guest experiences.

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