guest services manager
Posted on
November 01, 2024
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Blackcomb Springs Suites
Job details
The Guest Services Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Guest Services Department. A GSM is an ambassador for the brand, providing leadership, direction, and guidance to the entire team, ensuring the delivery of the highest level of service while managing costs.
*Job Duties and Responsibilities:*
· Ensures efficient and effective performance of the Guest Services Department including training, performance, managing the budget, forecast and strategic operation.
· Prepares cost reports and analyzes data for presentation to the management team.
· Oversees all staff in the guest services department including night audit, and group reservations, providing coverage, as necessary.
· Manage expenses for department and ensure float in and out is balanced daily.
· Ensures department has proper supplies to run smoothly and efficiently.
· Conducts monthly meetings with team to ensure proper communication.
· Manages City Ledger and customer aging. No accounts past 90 days.
· Prepare 3rd party contracts for GM review and authorization.
· Support and manage the signature training program for the department including reviewing calls, coaching team members, and performance managing when necessary.
· Remains calm and alert during emergencies, heavy workloads, and other complications.
· Fields guests? complaints and inquiries while developing and negotiating the most effective solutions.
· Verifies and confirms all incoming OTA and third-party reservations for accuracy, rate, payment structures and deposits as required.
· Assist with monitoring staff accommodation including monthly inspections and assuring assignment sheet is updated for all Guest Services team members.
· Working knowledge of Travel Click, Room Master and AM/PM
· Provide property site tours to potential guests with accurate knowledge of property details and services.
· Preparing and processing bi-weekly Bank deposits
· Complete mid-Month and Month end account coding.
· Respond to all online Guest reviews in a timely manner (OTS?s, Google and Trip Advisor) Assuring GM is aware of any guest challenges brought forward.
· Other duties as assigned.
*Prerequisites:*
The ideal candidate is a seasoned and highly intelligent guest services professional with outstanding, management skills and extensive hands-on experience. Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
*Education:*
A post secondary education in hotel management is an asset. Must have excellent verbal, written and computer system skills.
*Experience:*
Must have a minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Front Desk Leader. Preference given for luxury resort and international experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus pay
Benefits:
* Commuter benefits
* Company events
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Vision care
* Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* hotel front desk: 2 years (required)
* front desk leadership: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-11-08
Expected start date: 2024-11-12
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LocationWhistler, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$65,000 to $70,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9511520656
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