About the Role
Responsible for supporting all aspects of Concierge functions in accordance with hotel standards, maintaining a service and management philosophy, and assisting in developing guest acknowledgment and service. Supports management to ensure all departments are aware of guest needs prior to arrival for a unique, memorable, and personal stay.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates day-to-day operations, ensuring quality, standards, and meeting customer expectations.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
- Supports the concierge team to focus on critical components of operations for guest satisfaction and financial results.
- Understands the impact of department operations on overall property financial goals and objectives.
- Supports the establishment of an effective database for restaurant and local attraction information.
- Establishes relationships with local attractions, restaurants, and other businesses.
- Provides recommendations and arranges services for guests as requested.
- Maintains awareness of cultural differences to meet specific guest needs.
- Provides check-in and check-out services and handles reservations.
- Maintains knowledge of hotel rooms, services, and facilities.
- Ensures repeat and VIP guests receive appropriate service and their requests are fulfilled.
- Responds to emergency situations using appropriate procedures.
- Maintains awareness of daily operations and events at the hotel.
- Maintains knowledge of daily house-count, arrivals/departures, VIPs, and group information.
- Provides a warm welcome and anticipates guest needs throughout their stay.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
- Ensures the concierge team effectively handles guest requests and adheres to hotel policies.
- Assists in ensuring the concierge team provides exceptional services for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Improves service by understanding guest needs and providing guidance and coaching.
- Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Interacts with customers to obtain feedback on product quality, service levels, and overall satisfaction.
- Supports employees' understanding of customer service expectations.
- Provides information to supervisors and co-workers.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to solve problems.
- Informs and/or updates executives and peers on relevant information.
- Participates in departmental meetings and communicates front of house goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related major; no prior work experience required.
Experience Level
- 2 years experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2-year degree
About the Company
- Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe.
- As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy.
- JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world.
- JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy.
- JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott.
- Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers.
- JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being.
- Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.
Equal Opportunity
- At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.
- We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.
- Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.
- We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
