Guest Services Manager

6 days ago

Doha, Qatar RAFFLES Full time

Scope and Objectives

The Guest Services Manager (GSM) assists Director of Front Office in the management of the Guest Services team. The GSM is required to demonstrate humility in leadership of the team, be technically sound on Front Office software, has a guest centric approach in service delivery, be a confident communicator, efficient organizer and has a sense of responsibility to uphold the Raffles Brand. In joining the team for a pre-opening journey, the GSM has to be ready to embody a tenacious and innovative spirit in building the team together with the leaders.

Raffles Hotel & Resort

An oasis for the well-travelled since 1887 reinterpreted for the 21st century traveler, Raffles has been synonymous with luxury, glamour and extraordinary service for well over a century. Born in Singapore, the brand has since extended its network all around the world, welcoming the influential community of each destination. Whether you come to drink, dine, celebrate or simply to unwind, the outstanding personalities working at Raffles know better than anyone else how to ensure that you “Arrive as a guest, Leave as a friend, and Return as family”.

Personal Attributes required for the Role
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in second language
- Manages all guests/team members’ needs with equal drive
- Embodies a creative mind to curate new service processes with guest satisfaction and team productivity in mind
- Carries an eye for detail and an approachable demeanor for all guests and team members
- Composed under pressure, makes rational decisions to resolve situations, delivered with a degree of professionalism
- Self-driven approach to carry out assigned responsibilities
- Ensures security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information in accordance to company/country’s data security act
- Possesses good computer and property management system knowledge
- High level of integrity, enthusiasm, dedication for continuous improvement
- Undertakes a coach’s and mentor’s mentality to bring the best out of every team member
- Embraces change and open-minded in a dynamic work environment
- Has an understanding of the middle eastern clientele and culture
- Has an understanding of key stakeholders in the luxury travel space

Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Champions the guests’ greeting experience upon arrival at the hotel
- In charge of housekeeping of driveway and management of vehicle flow
- Manages the overall limousine operation with focus on creating great service experiences and maximising revenues
- Maintains fruitful partnerships with limousine and valet vendors
- Takes responsibility and ownership in creating personal connections through emotional luxury between Raffles Ambassadors and guests
- Maintains communication channels with all departments of the hotel
- Curate arrival greeting experience and ensure adherence of service sequence
- Ready to cover all roles and functions of the Front Office Team
- Assists other hotel department functions when the need arises
- Manages bellmen, doormen, coffee attendants to ensure seamless arrival and departure experience for all guests
- Maintains oversight and allocates resources to the smooth running of the daily operation
- Responsible for maintaining inventory levels, maintenance and general upkeep of equipment and operating supplies
- Appraise appearance, ensures discipline, and efficiency of all staff under direct supervision
- Assist to set out KPIs and deliverables for the year with the Director of Front Office
- Create action plan and monthly overview of goals set out for the year
- Assist the Director of Front Office to appraise the team at the end of year
- Carries out managerial duties and any other duties as and when assigned by the management of the hotel and department together with or in the absence of the Director of Front Office
- Training and coordination with supporting departments
- Use data from given hotel systems to analyze areas of improvement and creating action plans for betterment of service
- Intuitively anticipates through observation and interactions guests’ needs and wants and orchestrates unique experiences
- Fully understands the Front-of-House position and the whole department constantly renews and develops itself to make sure to keep up with the trends in hospitality industry
- Ensures service standards and individual performance are aligned with Accor Values - Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect.
- Executes the annual upsell strategy and achieves all goals as set by management
- Addresses any security incidents and manages guest complaints and reacts proactively when suitable and appropriate while keeping Director of Front Office informed
- Ensures guests receive the experience as detailed in brand Standard Operation Procedure (SOP), Raffles Doha Local Standard Operation Procedure (LSOP) as well as Forbes 5 star / Leading Quality Assura

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