Guest Services Manager na Southall Farms
Southall Farms · Franklin, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Franklin
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Guest Services Manager
Department: Rooms Location: Franklin, TNSouthall is a premier destination that brings nature, produce, and people together in a powerful and unique way. The Guest Services Manager plays a key role in creating seamless arrival, stay, and departure experiences for our guests. This leader ensures the highest standards of service, supporting a culture of warmth, care, and excellence throughout the guest journey.
Responsibilities:
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Partner with the Front Office Manager to oversee daily operations including Guest Experience/Front Desk, Valet, and Bell/Door teams.
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Champion, promote, and monitor departmental and organizational initiatives to ensure successful execution.
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Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with team members across all departments through clear communication and regular face-to-face interaction.
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Uphold and execute departmental and hotel policies while ensuring consistency in service standards.
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Remain calm and organized when addressing challenges or stressful situations.
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Address major guest service concerns with professionalism and escalate to Senior Leadership when necessary.
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Foster a culture of growth and development for the Guest Services team, offering opportunities to experience the property�s unique offerings.
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Approach guest interactions with genuine care and urgency, ensuring timely follow-up to achieve 100% guest satisfaction.
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Ensure adequate staffing levels to support business demands.
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Protect guest privacy by maintaining confidentiality and following proper data security protocols.
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Collaborate with the Front Office Manager on recruiting, hiring, training, and managing both new and existing team members.
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Serve as Manager on Duty during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth operations and leadership coverage.
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Conduct daily pre-shift meetings with high guest-impact departments (reservations, guest services, housekeeping, etc.) to coordinate and deliver a flawless arrival-to-departure experience.
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Demonstrate expert knowledge of resort services, amenities, hours of operation, room types, rates, packages, promotions, group activities, and availability to confidently and accurately respond to guest inquiries.
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Adhere to attendance and scheduling expectations, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Maintain a professional, polished appearance in alignment with Southall�s grooming standards.
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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Comply with Southall Rules and Standards of Conduct as outlined in the Team Member Handbook.
Skills and Experience:
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1�2 years of leadership experience in a luxury hotel or resort environment preferred.
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Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Proven ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; able to manage interactions requiring patience, tact, and diplomacy.
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Ability to stand and move throughout the property for extended periods while performing essential job functions.
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Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
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Ability to accurately enter and retrieve information using a computer system.
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Visual and auditory ability to respond appropriately to signs of emergency situations.
Education:
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High School Diploma required; higher education or hospitality training preferred.
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