Guest Relations & Concierge Manager

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Guest Relations & Concierge Manager

What's in it for you:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Pay range: $55,000 - $65,000 per annum

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director, Front Office, the Guest Relations & Concierge Manager is responsible for ensuring we provide the highest level of guest service for our VIP and ALL Members.

• Ensure that all Rooms Brand and LQA Standards procedures are adhered
• Ensure procedures are being met or exceeded on a daily basis for all loyalty/VIP Guests
• Coordinate the arrival, stay and departure experience to ensure a seamless experience
• Liaise with all key departments to gather the correct information
• Communicate relevant information and special requirements to all departments to ensure the expectations of all loyalty and VIP guests are exceeded
• Work directly with the Front Office operation to ensure a seamless experience
• Create Daily and Weekly reports highlighting the upcoming arrivals and in house Guests
• Review arrivals for the next ten days on a daily basis
• Coordinate with the Front Office and Housekeeping to ensure preferences are consistently met
• Assist VIP and high profile loyalty guests with preparation of activity itineraries and ground transportation when applicable
• Ensure Front Office and Accounting colleagues are aware of special billing arrangements
• Perform pre-arrival communication to VIP and loyalty guests when necessary to ensure the correct information is obtained
• Contact guests during their stay and assist with any needs that arise
• Ensure all billing is correct and delivered the night prior to departure; schedule check out services with Uniform/Guest Services team
• Review all loyalty/VIP guest incidents and ensure proper follow up is completed with the relevant departments.
• Assume Manager On Duty when on shift overseeing, Front Office, Guest Services, Royal Service and Fairmont Gold.
• Respond and monitor Guest Feedback via Voice of the Guest, Expedia, Booking.com, Google reviews.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 2 years' previous management experience in Front Office operations
• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management is an asset
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills; written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of computerized Front Office systems required with emphasis in Opera Cloud, Alice, Kipsu.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Enthusiastic team player, with strong self-initiative
• Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
• Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
• Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.