Front Desk Manager

Role summary

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The Front Desk Manager oversees daily front-office operations, including check-in and check-out, guest services, room assignments, cash handling, and service recovery. Candidates typically need hotel or hospitality experience, previous supervisory or management experience, strong English communication skills, and familiarity with hotel property-management systems. The role requires excellent organization, leadership, problem-solving, and customer-service abilities. The successful candidate is expected to lead and coach the front-desk team, maintain Marriott service standards, coordinate effectively with housekeeping and other departments, resolve guest concerns professionally, and ensure a smooth, welcoming experience throughout each stay. Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays is also expected.

About the employer

Manila Marriott Hotel is a luxury international hotel located at Newport World Resorts, close to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. It is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. The property serves business travelers, airline passengers, leisure guests, and attendees of meetings and events. It offers upscale accommodation, restaurants and bars, conference facilities, leisure amenities, and professional guest services. Employees work within Marriott’s globally recognized standards for hospitality, guest satisfaction, safety, and ethical conduct. The hotel also provides opportunities to develop careers in front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, events, finance, engineering, and other hospitality functions. Its location in Newport World Resorts offers convenient access to entertainment, shopping, dining, and major transport links in Metro Manila.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations, particularly in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, and customer service. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, and welcoming, with English widely used in workplaces. Life in Manila is energetic and convenient, although traffic, humidity, and higher living costs in central areas should be considered. The country provides beaches, diving, island-hopping, mountains, and a lively food and entertainment scene. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa; tourist entry does not authorize employment. Requirements can include an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa, subject to current immigration rules. Relocating employees should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, health coverage, taxes, and contract terms with the employer before arrival.