Guest Services Manager

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants•West Hollywood, CA

About The Position

As the Guest Services Manager, you’ll be responsible for providing quality guest service within the guidelines specified by hotel management. You’ll lead all Front Office Operations (Front Desk, IRD, Bell, Door, and Night Audit) by setting and maintaining a high level of guest service. Providing support for the line staff, scheduling for all areas of Front Office, and training of all employees.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of management experience in hospitality or similar industry.
Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally.
Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with Opera and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet the desk agents to get any pertinent information.
Review Front Desk logbook for any other information or incidents.
Review all arrivals noting any special requests or challenges.
Assess whether any guest relocation will be necessary.
Follow established key control policy.
Ensure proper credit policies are followed.
Inspect all VIP arrival rooms.
Attend Wine Hour as specified in the monthly wine hour schedule.
Assist guests with services and requests.
Knowledgeable of Fire and Emergency Procedures.
Run and attend departmental training classes/seminars when scheduled.
Performs all other duties as directed by immediate supervisors.
Complete other departmental duties as they become necessary.
Professional contact via telephone with all other hotel departments, such as, Reservations, Sales, Housekeeping, Bell Staff, valet, Engineering, etc. is crucial to ensure that hotel services are coordinated to provide the best in guest and employee satisfaction.
Oversee and supervise all duties performed by all employees.
Create and post all employee schedules within the required time frame.
Coach, counsel, and discipline employees when necessary, using proper documentation and proper techniques.
Ensure that all employees are posted at their stations at their posted time, and that they complete their essential duties before their departure.
Assist with all sick calls or tardiness by finding proper coverage, reporting to work, and staying until proper coverage can be found.
Assist with any scheduled shift problems on the night audit shifts.
Properly train and monitor all service levels provided by employees to guests and other fellow employees.
Meet or exceed levels of service required by the Mystery Shopper Survey.
Monitor and maintain proper operational supplies.
Responsible for making sure expenses and labor costs are meeting or coming in under budgeted requirements.
Ensure all employees follow proper cash and credit handling procedures.
Accountable for the "guest ledger" and its proper daily maintenance as well as maintaining the “guest comment card” return ratios as expected by the hotel and management.