Assistant Guest Relations Manager
About The Position
As a luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, we cultivate the best of eco-conscious design and sustainable architecture, together with extraordinary comfort and an unrivaled level of service. We are inspired by a simple idea: those that travel the world also care about it. Our hotel upholds this vision by channeling nature through design and culinary partnerships, while connecting with the local community and taking sustainable steps to make a big difference. We have an opportunity for a service-minded Assistant Guest Relations Manager to lead and inspire our great-natured service team. It’s a role in which you’ll be constantly interacting with guests, whether you’re welcoming them from across an ocean or just around the corner. And you’ll be teaching others to do the same, so leading by example is everything in this role. Work with all operational departments to maximize guest engagement and seek out opportunities for guest-centric experiences throughout the hotel and partner with operational departments to ensure flawless execution.
Requirements
- A post-secondary diploma or degree in a field of study related to this profession
- 1-3 years’ experience in the Rooms Division, preferably Front Office, in a luxury property
- Prior management experience in a quality luxury hotel brand.
- Proficient in verbal and written English communication
- Professional & appropriate business appearance and demeanor aligned with the 1 Hotel brand and culture.
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Regularly required to stand; use hands/fingers; to handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, taste & smell.
- Frequently required to walk, kneel, or crouch
- Must possess the ability to stand for long periods (more than 8 hours).
- Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.
- Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules, including holidays and weekends, to accommodate the business and demands of the property.
Responsibilities
- Serve as hotel ambassador for Redwood (VIP), long stay, special attention and celebrity guests.
- Contact guests prior to arrival to determine needs, preferences and opportunities to personalize the guest’s stay.
- Communicate vital guest information to applicable operational departments.
- Coordinate pre-arrival requests and amenities for incoming guests, ensuring all requests are prepared and the room is ready prior to arrival.
- Greet guests upon arrival and coordinate with operational departments to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Review guest comments, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas for improvement.
- Oversee management of guest feedback and post stay communication, responding to and handling guest opportunities and challenges.
- Customize opportunities and experiences for guests above and beyond operational standards.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture.
- We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
