Guest Services Lead

Better places, thriving communities.

Location:

St David's Cardiff

Hours:

40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (including evenings and weekends)

Reports to:

Regional Guest Experience Lead

Salary:
Competitive

Join Our Team at St David's Cardiff

At St David's, we're more than a shopping destination. We're a place where people come together to shop, explore, celebrate and create lasting memories in the heart of Wales' capital city.

We're looking for an inspiring and people-focused Guest Services Lead to help shape exceptional experiences for every guest who visits. You'll lead our Guest Services team, set the standard for outstanding service, and bring to life the warm Welsh welcome that makes St David's such a special place.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing people, and creating memorable moments in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

As Guest Services Lead, you'll be responsible for motivating and supporting a high-performing team while ensuring every guest receives a welcoming, friendly and professional experience.

Working closely with centre management, brand partners and service teams, you'll champion service excellence, drive continuous improvement, and help create an environment where both guests and colleagues feel valued.

• Team Leadership: Line-manage the Guest Services team, ensuring representation of the centre is always professional, welcoming, and aligned to brand standards.
• Lead by Example: Demonstrate exceptional guest service in every interaction across a busy city-centre environment.
• Experience Excellence: Maintain high standards across all guest touchpoints, including information desks, digital enquiries, and centre facilities.
• Resource Management: Support budgeting, manage staff rotas, and ensure effective coverage in line with peak trading periods.
• Centre Knowledge: Stay up to date with retail partners, events, promotions, and local city activity to confidently support guests.
• Drive Guest Feedback: Champion guest feedback initiatives (including Made You Smile) to gather insight and continuously improve the experience.
• Performance Monitoring: Drive improvements in service performance through Mystery Shop results and NPS+.
• Training & Development: Deliver engaging training to enhance team knowledge, confidence, and service delivery.
• Performance Management: Manage conduct, performance, and absence in line with company policies.
• Collaborative Working: Build strong relationships with brand partners, centre teams, and external stakeholders to support centre-wide activity.
• Complaint Resolution: Manage and resolve escalated concerns with confidence, empathy, and professionalism.

• Smart, professional, and detail orientated
• A natural host – confident, engaging, and guest focused
• Positive, resilient, and solutions driven
• Proactive with a forward-thinking mindset
• Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a guest-focused environment
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
• Proven ability to manage and resolve customer complaints effectively

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Confident delegator with a focus on team development
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and role model excellence
• Confidence in spotting opportunities and having the confidence to make changed to enhance the guest experience
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office, including Excel

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent (including Maths & English)
• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Be part of one of the UK's leading shopping destinations in a vibrant capital city
• Play a key role in delivering a best-in-class guest experience
• Work within a fast-paced, high-energy environment with varied daily challenges
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team where initiative is valued

At St David's, great experiences start with great people. If you're an enthusiastic leader who enjoys inspiring others and making a positive difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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