Assistant Front office manager
- Application due
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Thon Hotel EU
About the listing
About Thon Hotels
· Passionately committed. We daily strive to create special moments for our guests.
· Professional hospitality. We aim to see, hear, and relate to all our guests.
· The power to please. We are keen to make a personal effort to ensure every stay is the best stay!
· Innovative. We constantly improve and invest in our hotels.
· Financially solid. An international company you can rely on.
· Green. We matter to contribute to a more sustainable society for future generations being locally and internationally certified with green labels.
We are currently looking for a Assistant Front Office Manager to join our dynamic team here at Thon Hotel EU.
· Environmentally friendly : We are rewarded with several green labels
· Great location : European quarter on Rue de la loi. Next to the metro and Luxembourg and Schuman station.
· Modern. Our hotel has energising colours and state-of-the-art facilities.
Why join us?
· Family mindset. At Thon Hotels you are not a number, but an individual with your own skills, talents, and passion.
· Diversity. Our guests and your future colleagues come from all over the world.
· Flat hierarchy. No useless bureaucracy & corporate mentality.
· Autonomy. You are the actor of your career by doing the extra step without fear.
· Accessible. Our hotels are easily accessible in Brussels.
Do
· Lead: On an operational level, you lead the Reception Team by example, interact with our guests and actively contribute to the excellence of the department.
· Execute: You ensure that all tasks are followed up to keep the highest standards linked with the operational front of the house & back office work.
· Collaborate: You will ensure the smooth running & coordination of the department, supervising and motivating the team at all time. Happy employees create happy customers.
· Manage: As part of the Front Office Team, you will perform shifts as Manager on Duty on a regular base (guest handling, operational support to all departments, safety & security checks, etc.) also during weekends and bank holidays.
Our perfect match
· Experience in Front Office department. You have previous experience in Front Office in a similar position or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar Hotel capacity.
· Customer oriented. Making people happy is your priority. You adapt to the changing needs of our guests.
· Communication. You love being in contact with both guests and colleagues in English and French, Dutch and every other language is a plus.
· Engagement & Loyalty. Being involved and invested daily. You adapt easily to people and situations and are willing to work during weekends and bank holidays.
· Team player. You ensure that the department operates efficiently and respect the different targets/challenges set by the Front Office Manager.
· Innovative. You think out the box, have a close eye on trends and adapt to the changing needs of the guests & the department.
· IT systems. Knowledge of Opera & Microsoft Office is a plus.
Receive
· Motivational remuneration package including:
· Contribution to public transportation costs. And yes, we contribute for 100%
· Flexible extra-legal benefits. Pick and choose between an attendance bonus, extra days off or a cafeteria plan.
· Non-recurrent benefits linked to results (CCT90)
· Hospitalization insurance. And yes, also for the people you love who live at the same address.
· Food. We provide a free meal.
· Uniform & cleaning
· Personal development. You can choose trainings through our catalogue.
· Family event. You will be invited at family event where you and relatives are honoured.
· Fun. Excellent working atmosphere with the nicest colleagues.
About the Thon Group
Our business areas
The Thon Group is one of Norway’s largest privately owned companies, owned by the Olav Thon Foundation. We operate in hotel, property and hospitality sectors, and have around 3,000 full-time equivalent employees.
We are engaged in:
Thon Hotels: One of Norway’s largest hotel chains, with more than 90 hotels in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Thon Eiendom: Norway’s largest private property company, providing renting and sales of residential and commercial property, as well as operating more than 80 shopping centres in Norway and Sweden.
Resthon: Our food and beverage business with bars and restaurants – from gastropubs to gaming concepts – with a focus on great food and a great atmosphere. Read more
Revenue in 2024 was approximately NOK 13.9 billion. Read more about the group here: thon.no/en/about
Why work with us?
- A safe and inclusive working environment with a focus on sustainability and long-term thinking
- Strong opportunities for development and career progression, with a focus on internal recruitment
- The chance to work in a broad-based group with many different roles
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply – regardless of age, gender, background or disability.
Read more about what it’s like to work with us: thon.no/en/careers/
Corporate responsibility and sustainability
Through the Thon Foundation and in our day-to-day operations, we actively work with:
- Participation in the UN Global Compact
- Eco-Lighthouse certification (Miljøfyrtårn) for our hotels
- Reducing food waste
- A focus on equality and diversity
- Supporting research and charitable causes
- Application due
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Thon Hotel EU