Guest Relations Manager

1 month ago

Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia Marriott Full time

Job Number

Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations

Location The Jeddah EDITION, 7044 Corniche Road, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as the property Manager on Duty and oversees all property operations, ensuring that the highest levels of hospitality and service are provided. Represents property management in resolving any guest related situation. Manages the flow of questions and directs guests within the lobby. Serves as Guest Relations Manager and handles the tracking of service issues.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience


• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR


• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Guest Services Teams


• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.


• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.


• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.


• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.


• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.


• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

Maintaining Guest Services and Front Desk Goals


• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.


• Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.


• Maintains a strong working relationship with all departments to support property operations and goals and to expedite the resolution of any problems that may arise through the general operation of the property.


• Intervenes in any guest/employee situation as needed to insure the integrity of the property is maintained, guest satisfaction is achieved, and employee well being is preserved.


• Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening with employees to create awareness of business objectives and communicate expectations, recognizes performance, and produces desired results.


• Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management areas of department.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service


• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.


• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.


• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.


• Serves as a leader in displaying outstanding hospitality skills.


• Sets a positive example for guest relations.


• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.


• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.


• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.


• Strives to improve service performance.


• Provides immediate assistance to guests as requested.


• Ensures employees understand customer service expectations and parameters.


• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.

Implementing Projects and Policies


• Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.


• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPS) and support the Peer Review Process.


• Manages payroll administration.

Conducting Human Resource Activities


• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.


• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.


• Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.


• Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.


• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.


• Supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.


• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

Additional Responsibilities


• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.


• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.


• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.


• Maintains high visibility in public areas during peak times.


• Understands and can implement all emergency plans including accident, death, elevator, thefts, vicious crimes, bombs, fire, etc.


• Performs Front Desk duties in high demand times.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act – polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations – breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.

But to create this magical experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.

We invite you to join us today. In joining EDITION, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.


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