Guest Relation Manager

For 2025 season – from end March to end October we are looking for talented people to join our Team. Visit our site and we will be pleased to receive your candidature NATIONALITY Eligible for a working permit in country of hire EDUCATION Hotel Apprenticeship Higher College Education EXPERIENCE To fill the position, one of the following is required: Minimum of 3 years experience in a Manager level position in Front Office or Guest Relations preferably in an international five star hotel. Food & Beverage and Sales experience is a plus. LANGUAGE Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment: Local language – excellent oral and written skills (as applicable) English – excellent oral and written skills Additional language – beneficial COMPETENCIES Include the skills the candidate must have to fill this position: Supervisory skills Luxury Hotel Experiences Good Communication skills Knowledge of hotel operations & Computer systems General knowledge of tourist and business related information Knowledge of hotel products and services Knowledge of VIP welcoming protocol TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Computer literacy adapted to the field of training: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Advanced knowledge of Opera Basic knowledge of Micros INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially: People Oriented Passionate for European luxury Entrepreneurial Straightforward Flexible Self contained Motivated Pro-active Organized Responsible Patient Customer Service Orientation Cross Cultural Sensitive Teamwork / Cooperation minded Quality oriented Courteous Friendly and caring Natural sense for luxury SCOPE The incumbent in the position is responsible for managing the Guest Relation Section and providing the highest professional services in accordance with Kempinski’s policies, procedures and service standards. They also act as a representative of the hotel management and handle all guest relation matters brought to their attention, to the satisfaction of the guest. OVERALL OBJECTIVES The job of Guest Relations Manager is executed satisfactorily when: LQA (Leading Quality Assurance) audit results are 85% and above. CSS (Customer Satisfaction Survey) results are rated on an average with “5” and above. Hotel and Outlets are promoted. Guest complaints are minimized and if occur followed up efficiently and are reported to Operations team. In case of immediate need, the Guest Relations Manager helps with reception duties. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Communication of hotel & company philosophy and internal hotel representation. Have an in-depth knowledge of the hotel and the geographical layout of the city / surroundings. Be knowledgeable about all VIPs in-house, hotel functions and special events. Collect as much feedback information on VIPs as possible (on daily basis) by checking e.g. Google, Opera PMS company wide, briefs and distribute this information within the hotel to all relevant departments by e.g. daily guest fact sheets/reports, newsletter, etc. and ensure information is updated in the guest profile. Welcome, facilitate and bid farewell to as many guests as possible. Top VIPs MUST be welcomed upon arrival, escorted to their room and bid farewell upon departure. Liaise with FOM, to prepare tailor made guest itinerary for Top VIP’s when appropriate and coordinate VIP greetings and departures – ahead of time. Obtain as much information about a guest’s stay to be entered in the guest history. Welcome visitors to the hotel, assist with general information, internal promotions and directions. Handle guest complaints and requests in a polite and efficient manner, give further instructions to the relevant staff if needed to ensure optimal guest satisfaction. Maintain a record of all complaints and requests, follow up and inform concerned operating departments. Perform special projects and related duties as assigned. Walk throughout the hotel recognizing guests and engage with them appropriately. Attend & participate in daily briefings as scheduled. Report potential and existing hazards and rectify immediately. Provide information to all guests regarding the services and possible internal promotions of the hotel. Senior Management on any unusual circumstances that might affect guest service and expectation. Take decisions on upgrades / comps / rebates etc. as per stipulated hotel policies and procedures. Participate in training programmes. Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-venezia, IT

Posted Date: 1/28/2025