Guest Relations Manager

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Guest Relations Manager - Montcalm Marble Arch - opening Winter 2024

About Montcalm Collection

United by timeless style and peerless service, Montcalm Collection is Londons compendium of luxury hotels. Housed in elegant Georgian townhouses, an 18th-century brewery, heritage headquarters and a diamond-shaped skyscraper, each hotel reveals a different chapter in the citys story.

The hotels in the collection include a historic brewery, reimagined as a vibrant modern hotel: Montcalm Brewery. A storied city-slicker, housed in the former headquarters of the Royal Mail: Montcalm Royal London House. A property with a bold new perspective at Montcalm East, part of Marriotts Autograph Collection. And a duo of mindful hotels which set a slower pace: Inhabit, Southwick Street and Inhabit, Queens Gardens, both part of Design Hotels.

Our flagship hotel is on the brink of a bold new era. Its Grade II-listed building on the cusp of Park Lane has been sensitively refreshed by architects Holland Harvey. Interiors are being rejuvenated by Studio Mica and Studio Est. We have added a new signature restaurant helmed by a world-famous chef, alongside a dapper lounge and bar. Communal areas, bedrooms and suites have all been artfully redesigned; our spa and Grand Ballroom will re-emerge as modern icons.

Conscious, cultured, characterful, and considerate, Montcalm Marble Arch is a five-star hotel set on a historic crescent that sits proudly at the top of Park Lane, steps from Hyde Park and the West End, with a toe in Marylebone, bringing a fresh, holistic hospitality approach to London luxury. The respectful, sensitive full restoration includes a wellness space, community-welcoming public spaces and a restaurant helmed by an internationally acclaimed chef.

Overview

Montcalm Marble Arch is looking for a skilled and ambitiousGuest Relations Managerto join our team. You will play a pivotal role by Intervening in any guest/employee situation as needed to ensure the integrity of the property is maintained, guest satisfaction is achieved, and employee well-being is preserved.

Help to shape the Montcalm Collections next chapter and showcase your skills. Become a trusted ambassador for one of our hotels and take advantage of the opportunity to move between properties, achieving the service and product delivery standards for the department with a high degree of customer care and service.

Some of the responsibilities within the role:

Leading Guest Services Teams

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 behaviour.

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

Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

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

Maintaining Guest Services and Front Desk Goals

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

Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Maintains a strong working relationship with all departments to support property operations and goals and to expedite the resolution of any problems that may arise through the general operation of the property.

Intervenes in any guest/employee situation as needed to ensure the integrity of the property is maintained, guest satisfaction is achieved, and employee wellbeing is preserved.

Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening with employees to create awareness of business objectives and communicate expectations, recognizes performance, and produces desired results.

Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management areas of department.

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.

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

Serves as a leader in displaying outstanding hospitality skills.

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Observes service behaviours of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

Strives to improve service performance.

Provides immediate assistance to guests as requested.

Ensures employees understand customer service expectations and parameters.

Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.

Implementing Projects and Policies

Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.

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.

Manages payroll administration.

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.

Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.

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

Supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.

Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

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

Analyses 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.

Maintains high visibility in public areas during peak times.

Understands and can implement all emergency plans including accident, death, elevator, thefts, vicious crimes, bombs, fire, etc.

Performs Front Desk duties in high demand times.

Essential Qualifications

At least 1-year previous management or supervision in a similar role

Experience in working in similar role within 4- and 5-star hotels in London.

Opera knowledge

Availability for flexible working schedule

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Results-oriented and driven to achieve revenue and performance targets.

Benefits

Collaborative and empowering team dynamics.

Pathways for promotions and growth within the brand.

Recognition and Rewards Program.

Access to an array of discounts via our Benefits Platform.

Comprehensive training through Certified Classroom and E-Learnings.

28 holidays annually, inclusive of 8 bank holidays. Additional holidays post 2-year tenure.

Health incentives: Cash-back on optical, dental, chiropractic, and physio services.

Concession on gym memberships.

Nutritious meals provided during shifts.

Complimentary dry-cleaning service for uniforms.

Inclusive pension schemes

Eligibility

Candidates must be authorised to live and work in the UK. Currently, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Montcalm Collection, diversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. We genuinely value the unique perspectives everyone brings, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, and we provide a workplace free from discrimination and prejudice.

Should this role resonate with your aspirations, please apply. If not shortlisted, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us, either now or in the future.

Note: If you do not hear from us within 14 days, kindly consider your application as not shortlisted for this role.

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