We have a great opportunity for a Guest Relations Manager to join the team at the iconic Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour.
We want you
to support a brilliant and diverse team to deliver excellence to our valued customers across our amazing hotel.
Experience we expect:
Strong Operational knowledge across either Reception or Food and Beverage Departments or even better both
Background in branded hotels or restaurants is preferred
so you will understand how we work
Excellent Customer service skills, standards driven, good organisational skills
To be able to make decisions in a fast paced environment and to enjoy it
To be great at up-selling
anticipating customer needs as well as improving the bottom line
To be able to manage the team and resources available to ensure that the departments are equipped for service via cost controls, stock monitoring and good rota management
Ability to communicate to and motivate your team providing day to day leadership and direction
Be able to use computer systems
we use Opera and Micros. (for the occasional time you do get a desk)
Your responsibilities will be:
To carry out duty management shifts, plan and ensure the hotel is ready for the days business
preparing for the morning meeting and sharing information with the team
To be out and about in the hotel, supervising the day to day operation and ensuring exceptional guest service
To manage the hotel concierge service including coordinating duties and assisting in busy periods
To carry out pre arrival calls to maximise upselling opportunities and increase guest satisfaction and meet and greet VIP guests
To respond to all guest feedback, including online reviews and review all complaints and feedback to put in place improvements
To develop and train the team to be able to deliver their job brilliantly so that we get great feedback from guest
Please be aware that this role is working a mixture of early and late shifts, five days over seven, which will include evenings and weekends.
Some of the perks you could enjoy include:
Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe: get planning that city break youve been dreaming of!
Company-wide recognition scheme: for being your fabulous self, you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
Meals on duty
Talent referral scheme: earn yourself a bonus for recommending a friend to join us
We love to get together and celebrate: we regularly host Thank You Week (your hotel could have anything from ice cream trucks to pizza parties) and every year we get dressed up in our fanciest threads to host our Employee Awards Celebration
The important stuff: access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support
Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression
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