Job Title:
Front Desk Manager
Company: The Hosteller
Location: Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Created: 2025-10-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job role: General manger/Assistant general managerLocation: North IndiaDepartment: Hotel operationsJob experience: 5+ yearsJob briefA general manager/assistant general manager shall be responsible for supervising management of the company's backpacker hostel effectively. He/she shall be entrusted to effectively manage a 35-50 keys hotel/hostel overseeing multiple facets of operations including front office, housekeeping, human resource management, F&B, guest experience, R&M & engineering, security & safety, etc. as per company's standard operating procedures.Key responsibilities1. Understanding of the hospitality/hotel industry with extensive work experience 2. Understanding of the company's vision, business expansion plans, operational standards, etc. 3. Understanding the nuances of managing a hotel under a brand network and optimise its operations with a bird eye view 4. Understanding hotel pre-launch phase, day to day operations, etc. 5. Understanding of various functions including front desk, housekeeping, F&B, engineering, etc. 6. Supervising various functions and human resources (blue/white collar) 7. Managing operational quality with attention to detail on various parameters such as infrastructure, services, staff, operations, etc. to ensure high service quality 8. Handling & resolving escalations and grievances 9. Managing P&L and cost-effectiveness while ensuring high service quality 10. Motivating, mentoring and aligning staffs 11. Liaising with various departments such as local police, health/fire/safety departments, local vendors, etc. and ensuring a cordial relationship 12. Coordinating with other departments within the company to help resolve issuesQualifications1. Hospitality graduate/post-graduate or diploma in hospitality 2. Min. 5 years of experience in a hotel, hostel, guest house, etc. 3. Extensive operational knowledge of hotel operations 4. Outstanding communication, interpersonal & time-management skills 5. Flexible to relocate anywhere in southern India 6. High attention to detail