Guest Services Manager

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of excellence, and making special happen.

Hotel Overview:

Located in the heart of downtown Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio, offering 250 luxury guest rooms, four food & drink venues, a rooftop pool with expansive views of the city, more than 19,000 square feet of function space, and a 10,000 square-foot spa.

This property is destined to become an illustrious destination in the Central Business District, nearby the city’s renowned and historic French Quarter.

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• You work with the Front Office Leadership Team to lead and manage the day-to-day operation and long term strategic planning of the Guest Services department
• You assist the Director of Rooms in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• You will be the head of department for Concierge, Bellman and Doorman
• You will be considered the Forbes trainer for the Front Office Department
• You are able to manage the operation and make decisions in the absence of senior leadership
• You are familiar with all policies and procedures relating to the Front Desk, Security, Reservations, Guest Services and Food & Beverage, providing hands-on support as needed
• You ensure that the entire Front Office and the surrounding areas including Lobby, Concierge, Front Desk, and Front Drive is continuously clean and tidy
• You provide managerial support for Front Desk and Guest Services in the daily operational duties for these areas in the absence of the department managers
• You promote a positive work environment for the optimal employee experience in order to create the desired guest experience
• You complete People & Culture responsibilities including but not limited to performance feedback, recognition program, employee satisfaction action plans, payroll and scheduling, standard operating procedures creation, and training and onboarding
• Must maintain a flexible schedule and be available to work overnight shifts when operational needs require, including occasional coverage of overnight operations.
• You manage staffing levels in response to business levels and in accordance with CBA contracts
• You greet, welcome, and farewell guests and colleagues pleasantly and professionally
• You establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers
• You work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
• You conduct regularly scheduled departmental meeting and pre-shift briefings
• You balance operational, administrative, and colleague needs
• You are responsible for identifying any training needs of Guest Services Team and creating action plans to develop the team’s skills
• You ensure enough supplies of all operational items are in storage
• You assist guests regarding any requests informatively and in a helpful manner
• You resolve guest complaints and concerns with a solution that is tailored to the guests and is solved in a timely manner
• You handle guest concerns effectively and efficiently, include logging and notifying proper areas
• You assist the guests with any comments, questions, or concerns during their stay
• You make recommendations for activities and restaurants
• You assist with luggage and transportations inquiries
• You enroll guests to Accor Live Limitless loyalty program and update profiles when applicable
• You liaise with other Departments in regards to special Guest requirements (i.e. Guest Services, Guest Experience, Housekeeping, In Room Dining, and Engineering)
• You are present at the Reception desk whenever possible
• You deal promptly and effectively with any complaints
• You coordinate arrivals and departures, monitor waiting times, always keep guests informed and ensure that they are as comfortable as possible
• You conduct a handover at the end of each shift with relieving staff, informing them of any special requirements or problems
• You…