Member Relations Manager - Soho House Chicago

Soho House & Co.•Chicago, IL

4d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Member Relations Managers are responsible for the end-to-end successful experience of every member and guest who visits or stays in our Houses through the planning, outreach, welcome, and engagement during each attendance. They play a crucial role overseeing the relationship between members, operations, membership, and member events so that members have the most optimized visit possible and continue to find value and appreciation for their Soho House membership. Their presence around the House will not only host the entire club but also provide a friendly, fun, and professional approach for all members.

Requirements

A highly social, outgoing individual who values personal interactions.
Organized and efficient, capable of managing many different moving parts at once.
Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams.
Someone who is capable of taking the initiative and feels passionately about Soho House and its members.
Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
Must be able to make periodical fast-paced movements as required to go from one part of the property to others.
Must be able to move, pull, push, carry or lift at least 30 pounds.
Must be able to occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb.
Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting, cleaning, and stooping.
Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Have a strong member-facing presence on the floor to support all departments, rotating around the House on an hourly basis, taking time in each area to check on and speak to members in person.
Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of Member Recognition, allowing in-person, real-time follow-through with check-in flags from Reception (table touches, introductions, etc.) through to Open Table and members seated in restaurants.
On the floor, support F&B and Club Reception to touch tables, collect member feedback on service, food, atmosphere, and satisfaction.
Arrange and/or deliver sense of generosities (SOGs) for special occasions for dining guests.
Attend pre-shifts and manager line-ups, updating the teams on pertinent shift needs.
Update members' Open Table notes with anything pertaining to service preference.
Where needed, take the initiative to provide service support to ensure a great member experience (refill waters, bus tables, run a dish).
During peak hours and large events, support the Front Desk and member check-in to ensure that members and guests can access the House as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Where there is a screening room, oversee the member attendance, signing in members, and ensuring the correct guests are attending.
Assist with events check-in (large-scale parties, screenings, ticketed events) and ensure our members always come first, minimizing tensions or issues.
Take the initiative to create memorable personal outreach moments for special occasions (wedding, births, promotions, new movie, etc.).
Work with the Membership Manager of the House to host/co-host new Member Introductions, hosting one-on-one intros and helping support the initiative to have all members receive an intro.
Ensure a major focus on member bedroom experience/relationships daily, ensuring arrivals are checked for special arrivals, requests, PWH/FHM requests are met, and welcome notes are written daily.
Handle pre-check of all PWK/VIP/FHM rooms and ensure they are ready for arrival.
Arrange amenities for hotel guests as requested, making yourself available and the key point person so that guests know you’re their contact.
Meet all PWK/VIP/FHM upon arrival or during their time at the House, arranging amenities as requested and making yourself available as the key point person so that guests know you’re their contact.
Maintain high-quality and clear reservation notes, checking and activating, updating systems.
Positively grow relationships and connections with all members so that they know you and your role at the House, and lead as the point of contact for all our PWKs and FHM.
Oversee and make decisions in the real-time handling and management of members and their guests in the Houses, including behavioral issues, extended guest lists, one-offs, and special requests.
Create and maintain clear behavior notes following an incident in the House so that the Head of Membership/Membership Manager can follow up the next day.
Work with the GM/AGM and Head of MR on recovery on any issues, develop opportunities, or create solutions to elevate the member experience. Timely follow-through with members is key.
Add information to the snapshot and provide relevant information about member feedback, House experience, including any challenges or issues (membership portion).
Be able to use Micros and work with the goodwill budget of the Houses to comp some members' bills when needed in support of recovery or other issues.
Ensure the House has a positive vibe and energy, consistently being the best version of yourself, being friendly and approachable while always looking presentable and having fun at work while showing that you care.
Ensuring music, lighting, smell, and team member energy in the House is maintained to the typical Soho House standard.
Ensure a smooth handover to colleagues at the end of the day, whether that is other member relations teams or membership.
Participate and help create events that fit the needs of the House's demographic and House Identity Plan, being inclusive, varied, and appealing to all members.
Promote our member events to all members to drive attendance and increased bookings.
Work with MEM to drive higher attendance to our events. Attend and support member events.
Work with the GM, Head of MR, and MM over Committee Meetings and gather member feedback to tailor experiences/activities to the needs of the House around what is happening in the city (i.e., host a table for the Summit).
Work with Head of MR on monthly focuses, using service feedback (mystery shopper reports) to host trainings specific to a concern or issue, and area of focus to flag at pre-shifts.
Work with Head of MR / FOM in implementing any new system or SOP pertaining to members (new check-in system, connect, House pay, etc.).

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Retirement fund with a 2% match
Sick day's + vacation days
Training to develop technical and managerial skills
Career progression domestically or internationally
Mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability programs
Extensive range of internally and externally run courses
Access to monthly Cookhouse & House Tonic calendars, trips, trainings, and events
Access to monthly Team Events (fitness sessions, cinema screenings, art classes)
Substantial meal free of charge whilst on duty