Front of House Manager Grosvenor Square

Job Number

Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations

Location London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, Grosvenor Square, London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

LONDON MARRIOTT HOTEL GROSVENOR SQUARE – PROUDLY MARRIOTT, UNIQUELY GROSVENOR SQUARE

Experience 5-star service at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. Perfectly situated in the upscale Mayfair neighbourhood, minutes from Oxford Street's world-class shopping, Hyde Park and iconic landmarks, our newly refurbished bedrooms and suites are elegantly furnished and feature marble bathrooms, signature bedding and deluxe amenities. Enjoy scenic views of Grosvenor Square or our private gardens; some suites boast balconies. Indulge in steakhouse dining at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, or sample modern fare at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, an Asian Eating House and vibrant late-night lounge. Unwind with a craft cocktail after an exciting day in Mayfair, London at our hotel's 1920's-inspired award-winning speakeasy bar, The Luggage Room. Discover 12,109 square feet of high-tech, recently renovated venue space at our hotel; our grand ballroom is imbued with natural daylight, making it ideal for business or social gatherings. The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square can't wait to welcome you to Mayfair. We are part of Marriott International, the world's leading, award winning, hospitality company with more than 7,000 properties across 130 countries and territories worldwide. Begin your career journey with Marriott. Your 5-star experience awaits.

We are now recruiting for a dynamic and passionate Front of House Manager to join our magnificent five-star, luxury hotel. Have fun working alongside an award-winning team and enjoy a world where career progression opportunities and world class training is available to you. We enjoy crafting bespoke journeys for you. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, progressive, hands-on leader to lead our energetic and enthusiastic Front of House team at the distinctly Mayfair and refreshingly refined, London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. Enjoy leading a team with flair & creativity and bring your vibrant self to London's first Marriott Hotel. The successful candidate would shape the team to achieve Marriott UK's Thrive25 strategy. Join us at our much-loved, iconic venue and experience working in a thriving and successful hotel.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK?

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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for all front office functions and staff. Areas of responsibility include Concierge, Switchboard Operations and Guest Services/Front Desk/Guest Relations/Nights. As a department head, directs and works with managers and employees to successfully execute all front office operations, including guest arrival and departure procedures, guest communication, financial reporting and guest service innovation. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

5-star luxury or premium experience essential

Management experience essential

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Guest Services Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

• Ensures recognition of employees is taking place across areas of responsibility.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.

• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

Maintaining Guest Services and Front Desk Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Keeps Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.

• Conducts department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.

• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

• Understands the impact of Front Office operations on the Rooms area and overall property financial goals.

• Manages department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Managing Projects and Policies

• Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Supervises and managing employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

• Acts as the "Service Champion" for the Front Office and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Ensures that all Front Office areas have an atmosphere that is conducive to the overall guest experience.

• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance.

• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for Front Office Staff.

• Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.

• Interviews and hires managers and hourly employee team members with the appropriate skills and in a timely manner to meet the business needs of the operation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

• Identifies and analyzes Front Office operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

An unique opportunity to be part of an award-winning international brand where we celebrate your unique talent. Being part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world opens doors of opportunity worldwide. The sky is your limit. You will have access to fabulous & flexible benefits to help you nurture your inner self.

• Competitive Salary + 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing to a maximum of 35 days
• Attractive Bonus plan
• Accommodation Service charge after successful completion of probationary period
• Complimentary private medical via AXA
• Discount in Gordon Ramsay's Bar & Grill and The Lucky Cat
• Length of service rewards and invitations to celebratory events
• Monthly/yearly recognition schemes
• World-class international career opportunities within Marriott hotels tailored to your specific needs
• Heavily discounted room rates for you & friends and family - why not, we are after all the largest hotel company in the world
• Professional learning and development opportunities - because a fulfilling career is so much more rewarding
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Complimentary dry cleaning - we do like to make an impression
• Complimentary use of Gym - because your wellbeing is important
• Annual parties, Christmas lunches, Summer BBQ's and Easter celebrations
• Enhanced Pension scheme to help you save for the future
• Life assurance x 3 salary
• Competitive car lease schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to major high street discounts so you can treat your friends and family

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW TreatmentTM. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.