Guest Services Manager

Overview

Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa

Join our award-winning team of associates at the luxurious and exquisite Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa. More than just a sought-after destination for travelers worldwide, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa flawlessly combines a rich history and historic charm with all of the modern conveniences one would expect from a four-diamond hotel property. The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa offers unparalleled service and amenities to thousands of travelers each year. Our Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Job Description

 The Guest Services Manager is responsible for maintaining the highest levels of customer service at four-diamond standards to all resort guests during the arrival and departure process at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa through training, guest service recovery and adherence to established department and resort SOPs, associate handbook and Omni policies and best practices

Responsibilities

• Responds to all guest requests appropriately and remains alert, courteous, and helpful to guests and fellow associates at all times.
• Greet guests immediately, pleasantly and with undivided attention.
• Act as leader of Guest Services, such as by communicating needed tasks to next available Guest Service Agent and ensure that tasks are being completed in an efficient manner.
• Communicate needs or concerns (i.e. equipment, scheduling suggestions, etc) to management team.
• Communicate daily with previous and incoming shifts (Managers, PBX, Night Runner/Audit, etc)
• Help coordinate hiring and training of new associates
• Schedule Guest Services department members on a weekly basis; Manage labor and expenses appropriately.
• Work with Golf Department to handle guests’ golf clubs during arrival and departure
• Attend weekly resume meetings and communicate information regarding groups to team
• Follow all Loss Prevention procedures regarding guest property; absolute respect and safety for guest and company property should always be exercised.
• Ensure that bell stand/front drive and bell closet areas are clean and organized; that associates are posted with no inappropriate behavior occurring and that valet tickets and water cooler are well stocked.
• Keeping track of any guest issues that may be brought to their attention and offering compensation when necessary and passing along relevant information to front desk staff.
• Reports to work on time and according to posted schedule; follows procedures for clocking in and out, completion of time edit sheets, and PTO request forms, if applicable.
• Must be able to push and pull large bell carts along with lifting heavy luggage in and out of vehicles.  Must be able to stand for long periods of time. 

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must have a clean driving record; preferred experience driving stick/manual vehicles
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• General computer proficiency; ability to learn hotel computer programs, Microsoft Word & Excel
• Preferred experience or education in hospitality or the service industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to act as an effective leader
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to work in all types of weather