HOLIDAY INN UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

The Holiday Inn University of Memphis is where modern comfort meets Southern hospitality in the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee. Conveniently located adjacent to the University of Memphis, this hotel offers easy access to popular attractions including Graceland, Beale Street, and the Memphis Zoo. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, our contemporary accommodations and thoughtful amenities ensure a memorable stay.

Unwind in one of 82 spacious guest rooms featuring plush bedding, ergonomic workstations, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. With over 15,000 square feet of flexible event space and a 24-hour business center, the hotel is an ideal choice for meetings and conferences.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for the Memphis way of life, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk! Click here to learn more about what makes the Holiday Inn University of Memphis a one-of-a-kind experience in the South.

THE ROLE

Position: Guest Service Manager

Reports To: General Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Valor Hospitality is a leading hotel management company that is a trend setter in the hospitality market. The company is recognized by owners, investors, developers, and guests as an innovative partner to drive revenue and increase profits.

We believe that the highest form of compliment is respect for each associate, both as an individual and as a valued part of our organization. We will do our best to encourage communication, and we will listen with an open mind to new ideas. Furthermore, we are dedicated to implementing those ideas, which will result in a higher level of productivity and professionalism. In addition, we are committed to you, and your career advancement and we will provide you the opportunity to be successful.

POSITION PROFILE:

Provide leadership that engages the service team to enhance the guest experience, ensure customer loyalty, and guarantee satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

• Resolve and react to guest complaints, needs or concerns and ensure all guests receive appropriate responses in a timely and professional manner, anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints logs and records, operational issues, business flow and associate performance to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Have accurate and complete guest assistance information available regarding events taking place in town, restaurants, athletic events, etc. Determine the requirements for, and monitor special groups, guest and all VIPs.
• Keep accurate logs, analyze statistics and prepare reports and communications for Department Leaders on guest incidents, hospitality audits/service excellence standards, management roster, emergency procedures, staffing issues, potential safety hazards, and other pertinent information regarding department operations.
• Follow up regularly with Department Leaders regarding the Guest Response process and the performance of their department responsibilities along with the department’s function.
• Communicate daily with manager and evening management to assure consistency and pass-on of pertinent information. Ensure support areas are functioning correctly and communicate to staff.
• Prepares associate schedules and implements training and procedures to ensure a seamless and enhanced guest arrival and departure experience.
• Prepares and/or contributes to the budget process. Ensures labor and direct expenses are met based on forecast/budget guidelines established.
• Provides continuous coaching to associates and leadership to ensure success.
• Ability to rally and redirect a team to find creative solutions to guest challenges.
• Communicate to both, guests and fellow associates, professionally and positively.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.

Experience: A minimum of three years’ experience in a related or management position. Hotel experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform critical analysis and manage wide-range of information. Have strong diplomacy and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with managers, team members and guests. Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to hire, train, coach, guide, reward and develop staff; with emphasis on continuous improvement in guest service quality. Possess exceptional organizational skills, including effective task delegation, time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast- paced environment. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills sufficient to produce successful communication that properly reflect the Foundation Image. Listen effectively.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary

• Daily Pay!

• Team Member Hotel Discount Program

• Uniforms Provided for most positions

• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

• Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment

• 401k with employer match

• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year

• Food and Beverage Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.