Duty Manager
Full Job Description
Embrace history and luxury at London Marriott Hotel County Hall, located in the bustling South Bank, steps away from Westminster Bridge. Occupying London’s former City Hall, our hotel embodies the city’s storied history and quintessentially British spirit. A destination like no other. County Hall tucks inspiration around every corner. We relieve stressors and anticipate every need of our guests in this beautiful space steeped in heritage.
Our Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar has won awards and is famous for its extensive selection of 100+ gins. Dynamic business meetings and special events come to life at our hotel and refined and memorable dining experience take place in The Library. Classically traditional with a contemporary twist.
Work in London’s most photographed destination!
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Supporting Property Operations and Guest Relations Needs
- Maintains a strong working relationship with all departments to support property operations and goals and to expedite the resolution of any problems that may arise through the general operation of the property.
- Communicates any variations to the established norms to the appropriate department in a timely manner.
- Sends copies of MOD reports to all departments on a daily basis.
- Strives to improve service performance.
- Ensures compliance with all policies, standards, and procedures.
- Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
Supporting Profitability Goals
- Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
- Review financial statements, sales, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Managing the Guest Experience
- Intervenes in any guest/employee situation as needed to insure the integrity of the property is maintained, guest satisfaction is achieved, and employee well-being is preserved.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Provides immediate assistance to guests as requested.
- Serves as a leader in displaying outstanding hospitality skills.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Responds to and handle guest problems and complaints.
- Ensures employees understand customer service expectations and parameters.
- Interacts with customers on a regular basis throughout the property to obtain feedback on the quality of products, service levels, and overall satisfaction.
- Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.
- Records guest issues in the guest response tracking system.
Assisting Human Resources Activities
- Participates as needed in the investigation of employee and guest accidents.
- Observes service behaviors of employees and provide feedback to individuals.
- Conducts regular inspection tours of the entire facility for appearance, safety, staffing, security, and maintenance.
- Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.
- Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPS), and support the Peer Review Process.
- Understands and, if necessary, implements all emergency plans including accidents, death, elevator, thefts, vicious crimes, bombs, fire, etc.
Marriott International is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.Marriott International’s portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.
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