Guest Services Manager

OVERVIEW/BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for the management and coordination of all aspects of VIP guests according to Hotel standards. Directs, implements and maintains a service and management philosophy, which serves as a guide to respective staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Minimum two years' hotel guest service experience with some supervisory experience in a luxury or ultra-luxury environment.

Education: Associates' degree.

General Skills: Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest's service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.

Technical Skills: Ability to accurately compute mathematical calculations; familiarity with local area and general concierge services; ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with all staff; ability to direct performance of staff and follow up with corrections where needed; ability to motivate staff and maintain a cohesive team; ability to ascertain departmental training needs and assist with such training; ability to be a clear thinker analyzes and resolves problems while exercising good judgment; ability to focus attention to details; ability to suggestively sell available rooms; ability to input and access information into system; ability to remain calm and courteous with demanding/difficult guests; ability to perform job functions to standards under pressure; ability to ensure security and confidentiality of all guests; ability to work without supervision.