Job Introduction
In a Nutshell
We are actively seeking an Assistant Guest Services Manager to join the team at ** INSERT PROPERTY NAME **. You will be the main point of contact for all guests ensuring everybody is happy - with an emphasis on VIPs and leisure guests, ensuring all their requirements are anticipated and exceeded during their visit.
Role Responsibility
Lots to do, but lots of fun
Our successful Assistant Guest Services Manager will be responsible for;
- Working closely alongside the Guest Services Manager to deliver an outstanding level of service to all guests at all times
- Ensuring a high level of engagement with guests throughout their stay to make them feel at home whilst creating a warm experience
- Ensuring every guest receives a personal and warm greeting from all front of house team members
- Checking VIP arrivals and liaising with Room Service, Housekeeping & Reception to have welcome cards and amenities in rooms
- Checking guest’s profiles in advance of their stay to ensure any previous guest recovery points or requests are actioned, and the appropriate departments are aware of any sensitive or return guests
- Ensuing special occasions are recognised and communicated effectively
- Ensuring there is contact both pre-arrival and post-departure for all guests
- Protecting revenue by dealing with issues quickly and efficiently, resulting in minimal cost to the business
- Being present in the lobby at peak times
- Having a good knowledge of other properties in the Group
The Ideal Candidate
Are you right for us?
To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate;
- Previous experience of working in a luxury hotel environment with equally high standards of guest service
- Impeccable grooming standards
- A natural desire to serve and exceed expectations of guests and colleagues
- Strong problem solving ability
- A proactive stance to improve standards and service
- High level of organisation
- Effective communicate skills
- IT literacy
- Flexibility in attitude, approach and working hours (to include weekends and evenings)
- Confidence and warm personality, enthusiastic attitude
Package Description
Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:
· Competitive salary, benefits and we pay above the Real Living Wage Employer.
· 29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
· 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
· Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties
· PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance.
· Meals on duty provided for free
· Recognition and rewards scheme
· Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
· B Corp accredited and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.
· Cycle to work scheme
About the Company
Are we right for you?
We expect a lot but well give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for
- We want people with bags of character. We dont want you to hide your personality when youre at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.
- We want people people. Youve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.
- We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then were not for you.
- You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you're happy to help, you have to mean it.