Resort Host Supervisor

Banyan Tree Dubai Role Overview As a Resort Host Supervisor at Banyan Tree Dubai, you will oversee the daily operations of the front office team, ensuring seamless guest arrival, departure, and in-stay experiences. You will lead and support Resort Hosts, maintain service excellence, and ensure all guest interactions reflect the luxury, personalised, and intuitive service standards of Banyan Tree. You will act as a key operational leader on shift, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and exceptional guest satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Front Office Operations & Supervision Supervise daily front office operations including check-in, check-out, and guest services. Ensure smooth shift handovers and operational continuity. Monitor room allocations in coordination with Housekeeping and Reservations. Ensure accuracy of billing, cash handling, and system updates. Team Leadership & Development Lead, guide, and support Resort Hosts during daily operations. Conduct shift briefings and ensure clear communication of priorities. Provide on-the-job coaching and feedback to improve service delivery. Support training and onboarding of new team members. Monitor grooming, discipline, and adherence to SOPs. Guest Experience & Relations Ensure all guests receive a seamless and personalised arrival and departure experience. Handle guest feedback, concerns, and complaints professionally and effectively. Support VIP arrivals, special requests, and high-profile guest handling. Ensure guest needs are anticipated and exceeded wherever possible. Coordination & Communication Liaise closely with Housekeeping, Concierge, and F&B teams to ensure smooth operations. Communicate guest preferences and operational updates effectively across departments. Support efficient flow during peak periods and high occupancy situations. Service Excellence Maintain and uphold Banyan Tree luxury service standards at all times. Ensure consistency in guest interactions and operational delivery. Lead by example in professionalism, attitude, and guest engagement. Administration & Reporting Support daily front office reporting, audits, and shift handovers. Ensure accurate data entry and compliance with PMS systems. Assist with scheduling inputs and operational planning where required. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with all front office procedures and brand SOPs. Maintain guest data confidentiality and payment security standards. Follow all safety, security, and emergency procedures.

Qualifications & Experience Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in front office operations in a luxury hotel or resort. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of front office procedures and guest service standards. Experience with PMS systems (Opera or similar) required. Excellent spoken English; additional languages are an advantage. Competencies Strong leadership and team management skills Guest-centric and service-driven mindset Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Strong organisational and multitasking ability Problem-solving and decision-making capability Attention to detail and operational discipline Professionalism and integrity

Front Office Operations & Supervision: Supervise daily front office operations including check-in, check-out, and guest services. Ensure smooth shift handovers and operational continuity. Monitor room allocations in coordination with Housekeeping and Reservations. Ensure accuracy of billing, cash handling, and system updates. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, guide, and support Resort Hosts during daily operations. Conduct shift briefings and ensure clear communication of priorities. Provide on-the-job coaching and feedback to improve service delivery. Support training and onboarding of new team members. Monitor grooming, discipline, and adherence to SOPs. Guest Experience & Relations: Ensure all guests receive a seamless and personalised arrival and departure experience. Handle guest feedback, concerns, and complaints professionally and effectively. Support VIP arrivals, special requests, and high-profile guest handling. Ensure guest needs are anticipated and exceeded wherever possible. Coordination & Communication: Liaise closely with Housekeeping, Concierge, and F&B teams to ensure smooth operations. Communicate guest preferences and operational updates effectively across departments. Support efficient flow during peak periods and high occupancy situations. Service Excellence: Maintain and uphold Banyan Tree luxury service standards at all times. Ensure consistency in guest interactions and operational delivery. Lead by example in professionalism, attitude, and guest engagement. Administration & Reporting: Support daily front office reporting, audits, and shift handovers. Ensure accurate data entry and compliance with PMS systems. Assist with scheduling inputs and operational planning where required. Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all front office procedures and brand SOPs. Maintain guest data confidentiality and payment security standards. Follow all safety, security, and emergency procedures.