Front Office & Guest Experience

Belmond Ltd.; Portofino; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discovery Belmond programme

Staff cantine

Descripción de la vacante

Belmond Splendido, a Belmond Hotel Portofino, seeks a Guest Experience Manager for the 2027 season to ensure luxurious, seamless guest experiences in all front-of-house operations. You will lead with warmth, manage VIP arrivals, and collaborate with the Rooms Division Manager to exceed guest expectations.

The role requires at least 2 years in luxury hotels, fluency in Italian and English, strong leadership and problem-solving, and a passion for personalized service.

Formación

• Proven experience of at least 2 years in luxury 5-star hotels or international chains.
• Strong customer focus and a high standard of service.
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent Italian and English; knowledge of a third language is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Education in tourism or hospitality management (secondary school diploma or university degree).
• Seasonal Labour contract under CCNL Turismo - Level 2; start Feb 2027, end Nov 2027.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the hotel in all front-of-house departments per company policies and procedures.
• Provide a warm welcome to guests and ensure they are satisfied, assisted, and guided during their stay.
• Analyse guest feedback and propose strategies to improve overall rating.
• Serve as main contact for VIP arrivals and for travel agents (hotel show rounds).
• Maintain warm, sincere relationships with guests and colleagues; coordinate with Heads of Department.
• Ensure accurate communication between departments and follow up on guest requests and complaints.
• Promote internal outlets and activities organized by the hotel.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Fluent Italian & English

Educación

Secondary school diploma or university degree (tourism/hospitality)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Guest Experience Manager Season 2027 - Hotel Splendido, a Belmond Hotel Portofin

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is an emblem of Portofino’s allure. Our elevated escape is perched in the protected Portofino hills, overlooking the glittering Gulf of Tigullio and charming Portofino. We are proud of our legendary past and continue to visualise our heritage of the future. Become part of a caring team of professionals striving for excellence. At Belmond we look for effortlessly engaging characters, whose personality, humour and charm shine through, creating a culture for unscripted and instinctive service and genuine human connection.

We are looking for the next season 2027 a Guest Experience Manager to join our team.

The ideal candidate is willing to provide authentic, luxury experiences in world-renowned destinations to our guests, demonstrating care, confidence and curiosity.

He/She will Report to the Rooms Division Manager

• Responsible for assisting in the day to day running of the hotel in all front of the house departments according to the Company policies, standard and procedures, maintaining high standards at all times;
• Responsible for a warm welcome to our guests while ensuring they are satisfied, assisted and guided throughout their stay exceeding their expectations;
• Analyse customer feedback and suggest strategies to continuously improve overall rating;
• Main contact and reference for VIP arrivals (pre-arrival arrangements and throughout their stay);
• Main contact (together with the Front Office Manager) for travel agents (show rounds of the hotel);
• Maintain warm and sincere relationships with guests and colleagues;
• Ensure accurate communication between all Head of Department, following up on guest requests and complaints;
• Promote internal outlets and activities organised by the hotel.

Requirements

• Proven experience of at least 2 years in similar roles within luxury 5-star hotels or international chains.
• Strong customer focus and a natural aptitude for delivering an exceptionally high standard of service.
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex situations calmly and professionally.
• Fluent Italian and English (written and spoken) is essential.Knowledge of a third language (e.g., French, German, Russian, Arabic) will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Secondary school diploma or university degree, preferably in tourism or hospitality management.
• We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 2, Guest Experience Manager;
• Start date: Febbruary 2027 to End date: November 2027, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido and a career path;
• Salary as by CCNL + increase based onseniorirtyand skill level, separatepayslipfor 13°,14° and TFR;
• Welfare incentive based on quality goals:
• Bus ticket as benefit for the contract period;
• Staff cantine;
• Discovering Belmond programme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages.

About Belmond:

Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976.Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with46remarkable properties. The essence of the Belmond brand is built upon its heritage, craftsmanship and genuine, authentic service.We treasure history while looking for the future.

We embrace community spirit and believe in responsible, sustainable tourism Belmond is part of the world's leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Belmond is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Join us in our journey to redefine the future of luxury, where tradition and innovation meet to create unforgettable moments.