Assistant Guest Relations Manager - Washington, United States - The Dupont Circle

Description

Assistant Guest Relations Manager:


Contract:

Permanent**
Salary:Competitive with great benefits***:

If you love making guests feel special and want to be a part of a great team that is passionate about hospitality, this opportunity to join our Guest Relations team is perfect.
The Assistant Guest Relations manager will support the Sr. Guest Relations manager, providing additional oversight and leadership to the day-to-day operations of the guest relations department.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Making sure the team is fully briefed on the days business VIP's, meetings and events, arrivals and departures by facilitating consistent communication programs such as daily preshifts, departmental meetings, etc.
• Assisting with the recruitment, training, development and scheduling of all guest relations team members, works to support a positive and engaging team environment through effective listening and conflict resolution, recognition and empowerment of all GRM's and overall strong, positive and credible leadership.
• Facilitates daily service training focus, ongoing coaching to ensure the delivery of consistent luxury service standards as per Doyle collection and LQA standards.
• Supports the Front desk operation if and when "extra hands" as needed and has the ability to assist with all three shifts if required.
• Acts as the Guest Relations Manager on Duty in the absence of the SR GRM.
• Interacts directly with guests

Qualifications, knowledge and abilities

• Must have 12 years hotel operational supervisory or management experience in a luxury hotel property
• Knowledge of Hotel operations is strongly preferred, must have knowledge of luxury service standards
• Exceptional guest recovery skills
• Excellent detail orientation and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Hotel PMS systems
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, am and pm's.
• Professional, friendly, engaging

The Perks of working for The Dupont Circle Hotel:

• Competitive salary
• Low cost health benefits the first of the month following 60 days
• 401k with Company match
• Free short and long term disability benefits
• Paid Vacation, paid Holidays and Paid sick time
• Free shift meals
• Discounted parking and access to commuter benefits
• Doyle Collection travel discounts
• Wellness Perks and a free employee assistance program

The Dupont Circle, Washington
The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington DC is a luxury property lo