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Guest Relations Manager

Employer
Principal
Location
Edinburgh
Closing date
8 Jun 2019

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Sector
Hotel Area Manager
Job Type
Full Time

About us

At the heart of IHG are our beloved hotel brands, each catering to the unique interests of our guests in its own distinct way. We work hard to do business responsibly, dedicated to serving our local communities and doing the right thing. Whatever we’re doing, we remember one thing; we’re about people, not just beds.

At InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts we believe international travel should always be alluring. We are dedicated to those who appreciate and enjoy The InterContinental Life – the glamour and exhilaration of fascinating places, mixed with our international know-how and local cultural wisdom.

The Principal Edinburgh on George Street has been welcoming hotel guests since 1881. We are five listed Georgian townhouses, built in 1775 as homes for Edinburgh’s most prosperous citizens. Winner of Luxury Brand Hotel of the Year, Edinburgh at the 2019 Scottish Hotel Awards. 2019 sees our property receive a multi-million-pound restoration and refurbishment to transform and rebrand to InterContinental® Edinburgh.

A nod to Edinburgh’s rich literary heritage, The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen was once home to acclaimed novelist Susan Ferrier (an equal of Jane Austen, according to Sir Walter Scott), whilst Burr & Co. is a lovely coffee shop with a devoted local following. The hotel also boasts the magnificent King’s Hall – a firm favourite for weddings and celebration – as well as seven additional meeting and event rooms and a newly equipped gym.

Your day to day

As our Guest Relations Manager, you will establish and develop personal contact with all our guests with the ultimate aim of enhancing the feeling of comfort, warmth and care throughout their stay. Encouraging feedback from guests, you will investigate and respond to any guest compliments or complaints whether they be direct, via Head Office or on-line and ensure that all resolved/unresolved incidents are reported to the correct person.

The role will require frequent liaison will all departments but most specifically Reception, Concierge and Housekeeping in order to ensure the smooth running of the guest experience. You’ll also act as the Lobby host to meet and greet guests, answering any queries they may have and directing them toward where they need to be.

What we need from you

To be successful in this role, you’ll have experience in a similar position ideally from a 4/5* quality hotel with a strong knowledge of all departments as well as the hospitality sector in general. You should be customer focused and have a commitment to delivering exceptional levels of guest service and thrive under pressure, always maintaining a positive, can do attitude.

We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to motivate and delegate effectively, is enthusiastic, flexible and has a professional and caring attitude.

What we offer

  • A competitive salary
  • 28 days holiday each year, including bank
  • Hotel based incentive and recognition schemes
  • Access to our Benefits portal, which includes discounts on some travel, leisure time activities, health, retail and motoring
  • Discounted accommodation with competitive colleague rates at our other hotels
  • Long service awards which increase with length of service
  • Excellent training and development opportunities within the hotel, the Company and our online e-learning portal
  • Financial rewards for delivering sensational service
  • Free meals on duty
  • Great IHG Perks

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