Posted:
7/28/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Newport, Rhode Island, United States ⋅ Rhode Island, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support
How You’ll Shine:
The Guest Services Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Guest Services department using strong customer relations and leadership capabilities to make quick decisions and problem solve to achieve the highest quality guest experience while ensuring compliance with quality and financial standards. This role will foster and maintain positive relations with owners, guests, HOA and all operational departments. The Guest Services Manager will provide superior guest service, assistance, and resolution via written, phone and direct face-to-face communication in response to guest related situations. This role evaluates guest and associate survey data and develops processes to increase guest experience and associate satisfaction. This role will hire, train, motivate, recognize, coach and develop guest service associates through implementation of incentives and training plans.
The Guest Service Manager will maintain strict room inventory to achieve highest possible room occupancy percentage. This role will manage guest accounts to ensure correct rates are being applied, appropriate rate authorization is obtained where necessary, and a method of payment is being received. This role will review incoming groups to ensure all blocking needs and front office requirements are met and relay information to appropriate staff. This role will own and manage the Internal Audit process and ensure departmental compliance with Quality Assurance, Loss Prevention and safety standards procedures. The Guest Services Manager will manage and support all financial aspects of the department including preparing the annual department budget by identifying areas of cost reductions, operational improvements, explanation of variances and analysis of expense data. This role maintains cost control and appearance of retail inventory.
What You’ll Bring:
Understanding of resort financials.
Strong leadership skills (ability to effectively coach, mentor, and train staff).
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
2 to 3 years of management experience at a hotel/resort.
3 to 5 years hospitality customer service experience.
How You'll Be Rewarded:
We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:
Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
Website: https://travelandleisureco.com/
Headquarter Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 2006
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Hospitality