About the Role
Oversees Front Desk/Guest Relations operations and acts as manager on duty in the hotel in the absent of senior manager.
Responsibilities
- Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments.
- Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct.
- Coach staff to achieve evolve behavior & benchmarks standards of Guest Relations Assistant Manager / supervisor/Staff.
- Welcome and register hotel guests, explaining accommodations and establishing credit or method of payment.
- Manage Front Desk staff, including interviewing, training, scheduling, conducting performance evaluations, and disciplining staff.
- Work closely with Guest Experience team for any guest experience/glitch occurred and follow up accordingly.
- Actively monitor lobby situation and work closely with Guest Experience team and provide assistance to the guest.
- Work closely with Guest Service staff to ensure smooth handling of guest luggage, deliveries and special requests.
- Work closely with Chief Concierge and team for any guest recommendation.
- Assist in other areas of the department as needed.
- Utilize Golden appropriately for maximum guest recognition/satisfaction.
- Ensure all financial and credit procedures are followed.
- Follow up on credit problems with Front Office Manager and/or Credit Manager.
- Review all paid-outs, rebates, Petty Cash disbursements and Direct Billings.
- Check cashiers’ work at end of shift to ensure all transactions are reconciled with proper approvals and back up.
- Take action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and wellbeing of hotel guests and employees when senior managers are not available.
- Respond swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
- Resolve customer issues from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible.
- Assist customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, and directions.
- Respond to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner.
- Check in guests efficiently and friendly, using guest name whenever possible.
- Ensure guests are assigned their requested room type and the correct rate is charged.
- Arrange for luggage to be delivered to guest rooms.
- Issue correct keys to guests.
- Check out guests at end of stay, ascertain guest satisfaction, collect keys, post late charges and present bills.
- Settle bills accurately through credit card, direct bill / city ledger or cash transaction.
- Perform monthly Benchmark standard testing to line staff.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Front Office Manager/Director of Rooms.
- Drive upsell revenue at Front Office and have a strategy to achieve it.
- Monitor and maintain expenses.
Requirements
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate to all levels of staff.
- College Education or equivalent.
- At least 3 years with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, preferably in a front of house position or has been 3 years or more in supervisory level.
Skills
- Guest Relations
- Front Desk Operations
- Staff Management
- Customer Service
- Upselling
- Financial Procedures
- Credit Procedures
- Interpersonal Skills
Location
- Tokyo
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years supervisory experience
Education Level
- College Education or equivalent
Benefits
- Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities
- Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
- 50%F&B outlet discount for other Four Seasons Hotel in Japan.
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Social insurance
- Define contribution benefit
- Yearly health checks up
About the Company
- Four Seasons is powered by its people, a collective of individuals who strive for improvement and treat each other with respect.
- Team members create amazing experiences for guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.
- The company believes in recognizing familiar faces, welcoming new ones, and treating everyone with respect.
- Four Seasons' purpose is to create lasting impressions through genuine connections.
- Occupying the top floors of a landmark 39-floor tower, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi seamlessly blends modern high-style design with classical Japanese elements.
- The Hotel offers a unique experience with tasteful event venues and dynamic dining and drinking spaces.
- It boasts a prime location above Otemachi Station in Tokyo's prominent financial district, next to the Imperial Palace.
- The SPA is a tranquil sky-high sanctuary with water features, vitality pools, mist chairs, and traditional Japanese ofuro baths.
- Dining options include est (Michelin-starred contemporary French), PIGNETO (authentic Italian with terrace), VIRTÙ (concept bar), and THE LOUNGE (for meetings, afternoon tea with views).
