Assistant Guest Services Manager

Auberge Collection; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowie House, Auberge Collection invites a seasoned Guest Services Leader to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure every guest feels at home from arrival to departure. You will lead, train, and motivate staff across guest services, coordinate with housekeeping, reservations, and maintenance, and act as the primary contact for guest inquiries and special requests.

With a focus on exceptional service, you will analyze guest feedback to drive improvements and uphold the high standards that define

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in guest-facing roles within the hospitality industry, showcasing a proven track record of providing exceptional guest service and handling a variety of guest-related situations.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role, demonstrating the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of guest services professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with guests, staff, and other departments, ensuring clear and positive communication channels.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the guest services department, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for guests through efficient coordination of tasks, staff, and resources.
• Lead, train, and motivate guest services staff, providing guidance on service standards, communication skills, and conflict resolution to maintain a high level of professionalism and guest satisfaction.
• Act as a point of contact for guests, addressing inquiries, concerns, and special requests promptly, and ensuring a personalized and positive experience throughout their stay.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with other hotel departments, such as housekeeping, reservations, and maintenance, to ensure a seamless and integrated approach to guest services and overall hospitality.
• Collect and analyze guest feedback, reviews, and surveys, using this information to identify areas for improvement, implement changes, and contribute to enhancing overall guest satisfaction.

Skills

Guest services leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Job description

Bowie House, Auberge Collection is an imaginative and bold new urban retreat that draws visitors to a place whose history is built on tales of frontier valor and adventure. An exciting gathering space for locals and visitors alike, the four-story, 106-room boutique hotel features 88 rooms and 18 suites, including a 2,250 square foot signature suite. Luxurious spaces weave together details from Western culture and style like boot jacks and hat racks with contemporary furnishings, lighting and artwork creating feelings of welcome and warmth. A social hub for locals and visitors, Bowie House offers numerous spaces for visitors to enjoy the conviviality and camaraderie that have distinguished the location for so many years. Visitors can sip cocktails in the library lounge, visit the signature restaurant with views of the enchanting outdoor terraces or relax in cabanas on the second story outdoor infinity pool overlooking a peaceful garden oasis.

Be the architect of unparalleled hospitality experiences, overseeing a dedicated team to ensure every guest feels not just welcomed, but truly at home from arrival to departure.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the guest services department, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for guests through efficient coordination of tasks, staff, and resources.
• Lead, train, and motivate guest services staff, providing guidance on service standards, communication skills, and conflict resolution to maintain a high level of professionalism and guest satisfaction.
• Act as a point of contact for guests, addressing inquiries, concerns, and special requests promptly, and ensuring a personalized and positive experience throughout their stay.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with other hotel departments, such as housekeeping, reservations, and maintenance, to ensure a seamless and integrated approach to guest services and overall hospitality.
• Collect and analyze guest feedback, reviews, and surveys, using this information to identify areas for improvement, implement changes, and contribute to enhancing overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in guest-facing roles within the hospitality industry, showcasing a proven track record of providing exceptional guest service and handling a variety of guest-related situations.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role, demonstrating the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of guest services professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with guests, staff, and other departments, ensuring clear and positive communication channels.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable guest experience.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com

Bowie House LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Bowie House LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bowie House LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.