Guest Relations Manager at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | Japan | Rezi

Guest Relations Manager at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Guest Relations Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts · Japan

1 months ago

Guest Relations Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts · Japan

a month ago
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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).