Guest Services Manager – London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf

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Job Number 19103018
Job Category Rooms and Guest Services Operations
Location London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf| 22 Hertsmere Road Canary
Wharf| London| Greater London| United Kingdom
Brand Marriott Hotels Resorts /JW Marriott
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management

Start Your Journey With Us
Marriott Hotels | Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than
500 global locations| is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can
travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels| you will help keep this
promise by delivering premium choices| sophisticated style| and well-crafted
details. With your skills and imagination| together we will innovate and
reinvent the future of travel.

Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf and Executive Apartments is a unique 5
hotel combining 2 Marriott brands ideally placed in Canary Wharf| provides
convenient access to top attractions in London| including the O2 Arena| ExCeL|
and Olympic Park. Join us here at the London Marriott Hotel West India Quay
for an unforgettable experience.

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JOB SUMMARY

Serves as the property Manager on Duty and oversees all property operations|
ensuring that the highest levels of hospitality and service are provided.
Represents property management in resolving any guest related situation.
Manages the flow of questions and directs guests within the lobby. Serves as
Guest Relations Manager and handles the tracking of service issues. Assists
the Senior Guest Experience Manager oversee the Guest Relations| Executive
Lounge and Concierge associates.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services| front
desk| or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant
Management| Hospitality| Business Administration| or related major; no work
experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Guest Services Teams

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead| influence| and
encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making;
demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust| respect| and cooperation among team
members.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations.
Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees|
absence.

• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team
members.

• Establishes and maintains open| collaborative relationships with employees
and ensures employees do the same within the team.

Maintaining Guest Services and Front Desk Goals

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize| organize| and accomplish
your work.

• Handles complaints| settling disputes| and resolving grievances and
conflicts| or otherwise negotiating with others.

• Maintains a strong working relationship with all departments to support
property operations and goals and to expedite the resolution of any problems
that may arise through the general operation of the property.

• Intervenes in any guest/employee situation as needed to insure the integrity
of the property is maintained| guest satisfaction is achieved| and employee
well being is preserved.

• Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening with employees to
create awareness of business objectives and communicate expectations|
recognizes performance| and produces desired results.

• Comprehends budgets| operating statements and payroll progress reports as
needed to assist in the financial management areas of department.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and
retention.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand
guest needs| providing guidance| feedback| and individual coaching when
needed.

• Manages day-to-day operations| ensuring the quality| standards and meeting
the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Serves as a leader in displaying outstanding hospitality skills.

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to
individuals.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Provides immediate assistance to guests as requested.

• Ensures employees understand customer service expectations and parameters.

• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action
plans to improve guest satisfaction.

Implementing Projects and Policies

• Implements the customer recognition/service program| communicating and
ensuring the process.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently|
disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard
and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPS) and support the Peer Review
Process.

• Manages payroll administration.

Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching| mentoring| or
otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates| including setting
performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

• Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.

• Solicits employee feedback| utilizes an “open door” policy and reviews
employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or
concerns.

• Supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when
appropriate.

• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process| providing
feedback as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors| co-workers| and subordinates by
telephone| in written form| e-mail| or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and
solve problems.

• Informs and/or updates the executives| the peers and the subordinates on
relevant information in a timely manner.

• Maintains high visibility in public areas during peak times.

• Understands and can implement all emergency plans including accident| death|
elevator| thefts| vicious crimes| bombs| fire| etc.

• Performs Front Desk duties in high demand times.

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