Guest Relations Supervisor

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality leader seeks a Guest Relations Supervisor to enhance Guest experiences by managing VIP requirements and leading the reception team in Dubai. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of customer service, addressing Guest queries efficiently, and creating a welcoming environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and previous customer service experience is advantageous. A passion for customer service and high IT proficiency is essential in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer service function or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as Arabic, Russian, Italian or French will be considered an asset.
• Accountable and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Meet, greet and direct Guests who enter the lobby area.
• Serve as the main point of contact for VIP Guests and ensure hotel departments are fully briefed on their requirements.
• Manage record and resolve promptly Guest or customer complaints.

Skills

Excellent leadership interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to listen and respond to demanding Guest needs

High level of IT proficiency

Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations

Job description

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

What are we looking for

Guest Relations Supervisor serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow:

• An ability to listen and respond to demanding Guest needs
• Excellent leadership interpersonal and communication skills
• Accountable and resilient
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations
• Proficiency in additional languages such as Arabic, Russian, Italian or French will be considered an asset.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience in a customer service function or in a similar role
• A passion for delivering an exceptional level of Guest service
• High level of IT proficiency

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious fullservice hotels and resorts to extendedstay suites and midpriced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Guest Relations Supervisor directly addresses the needs of VIP and longstay Guests and informs other Team Members of VIP/longstay Guest needs in order to ensure an exceptional Guest experience.

What will I be doing

As Guest Relations Supervisor you will directly address the needs of VIP Guests and inform other Team Members of VIP needs in order to ensure an exceptional Guest experience. A Guest Relations Supervisor is responsible for managing the first impressions of our Guests and therefore must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Meet greet and direct Guests who enter the lobby area
• Serve as the main point of contact for VIP Guests and ensure hotel departments are fully briefed on their requirements
• Seek verbal feedback from customers on a regular basis and respond to all Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Serve as a point of contact for longstay Guests of 14 days or longer ensuring they feel comfortable and can ask advice or information from Guest Relations
• Manage record and resolve promptly Guest or customer complaints
• Ensure a very high level of customer service is constantly maintained for Reception Lobby area and Executive Lounge
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all facilities and services provided within the hotel and identify opportunities for upselling and promoting when appropriate
• Show creativity with ideas regarding lobby/reception decoration at suitable seasonal time periods in order to enhance the overall image and warmth of this area for the Guest
• Communicate with the Executive Lounge Manager and track and reward regular Guests for their loyalty and creativity; choose rewards that meet Guest preferences while remaining within the allocated budget
• Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas
• Maintain staffing levels to meet business demands
• Attend all Reception meetings and Executive Lounge Meetings
• Comply with hotel security fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
• Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems
• Assist with other departments as necessary

Required Experience:

Manager