Central Guest Services Manager

The Corporate Housing Partnership Limited; Poole; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A luxury property rental group is seeking a Central Guest Services Manager to enhance guest experiences. The role involves managing a team, ensuring exceptional service, and addressing guest needs in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive hospitality experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Holiday allowance of 28 days

Company laptop and iPhone

Casual dress

Free hot drinks

Discounts at local food concessions

Qualifications

• 2+ years in high-end hospitality in a guest-facing role.
• 2+ years managing a team of 5 plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding service to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Manage a team of Guest Service Executives.
• Handle property maintenance issues and guest complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Job description

Join our fast-paced, high-growth luxury property rental group operating across five brands, including The Corporate Housing Partnership, StarHost Residences, Harbour Escapes, Country Escapes and Portico Residences. We specialise in high-end accommodation for corporate, healthcare, construction, and insurance clients, delivering exceptional service across both short- and long-term stays.

We’re looking for 2 part-time or 1 full-timeCentral Guest Services Manager/sas a job share to join our fun, dynamic and friendly team. Focused on making sure that our guests have absolutely everything they need for a luxury stay, you will go above and beyond to exceed our guests expectations. You will be the key contact for our guests once their booking has been confirmed by our Reservations team, working closely with our operations teams working in each of our locations.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver outstanding service to ensure guest satisfaction and encourage positive reviews.
• Manage a team of Guest Service Executives working out in our locations, checking guests in and looking after the operational side of things.
• Contact guests (at least one week prior or earlier for long stays) to introduce yourself and assist with planning.
• Coordinate personalized check-ins, gather all guest preferences, and communicate special needs to Operations.
• Set up and manage WhatsApp groups for seamless communication throughout the guest journey.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of each property and surrounding area to support guests with accurate advice.
• Organize special touches (e.g. cards, gifts, daily calls) to enhance the guest experience.
• Conduct pre-arrival quality checks and handovers with Operations.
• Request and share guest feedback.
• Handle property maintenance issues, including scheduling and vendor coordination, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Manage guest damage disputes with care and professionalism.
• Managing guest complaints, balancing good commercial outcomes with customer satisfaction.

Who We’re Looking For:You should have previous experience in a high-end hospitality guest liaison role, with a strong passion for delivering exceptional service that exceeds guest expectations. You have managed a team and are a strong leader, able to support a busy fleet of Guest Service Executives across our locations. High attention to detail, a positive and confident attitude, and consistently personable behaviour with both guests and colleagues are essential. You must be able to maintain high standards, follow strict procedures, and deal with guest issues calmly and professionally, in a busy sales office environment.

Essential experience:

« 2 + years in high end hospitality in a guest facing role

« 2 + years in checking in processes/ reservation management/ concierge/customer service

« 2 + years managing a team of 5 plus

Remuneration

« Competitive remuneration package

« Substantial commission and bonus incentives available for teams delivery of targets

« This is either a full time role or a job share for 2 part time Managers. 1 candidate covering Sunday to Wednesday and the other Wednesday to Saturday, 4 days each with 1 hand over day. Office hours 9-5.30 with some evening availability.

« Holiday allowance initially at 28 days (including bank holidays)

« Staff can benefit from ‘staff stays’ in line with the Company’s Staff Stay Scheme

« Company laptop and I phone

« Casual dress

« Modern, open plan office space with free hot drinks and discounts at local food concessions

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £16.00-£17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Hospitality: 2 years (required)
• Management: 2 years (required)
• Customer relationship management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person