Guest Experience Manager

**Job Number** 24018020

**Job Category** Rooms & Guest Services Operations

**Location** W Ibiza, Carrer Ricardo Curtoys Gotarredona, 37, Santa Eulalia del Rio, Baleares, Spain VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

**ABOUT THE PROPERTY**

The W Ibiza is located in Santa Eulalia, which is a short drive from Ibiza city's popular high-end entertainment zone. Santa Eulalia is a charming town with various new upper-upscale hotels opening in recent years. The hotel offers 162 rooms and suites and feature extensive F&B facilities with a signature restaurant, all day café with direct access from the boulevard, W Lounge, Wetdeck, Beach Club and Rooftop Bar, as ell as Away Spa.

**ABOUT THE BRAND**

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

**JOB SUMMARY**

Responsible for supporting all aspects of Whatever/Whenever and Concierge functions in accordance with hotel standards. Maintains a Whatever/Whenever service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to respective staff. Assists in developing and maintaining the acknowledgment and service of all guests visiting the location. Supports management to ensure all departments are aware of all guests’ needs and information prior to arrival that will lead to a unique, memorable and personal stay.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related major; no prior work experience required

**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**

**Maintaining Department Goals**
- Coordinates day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
- Supports the team to keep them focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.
- Understands the impact of department’s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed goals.
- Supports the establishment of an effective database to be used by all team members for restaurant and local attractions.
- Establishes relationships with local attractions, restaurants and other businesses to enhance guests’ experiences.
- Provides recommendations and arranges services for guests as requested (e.g., car rental, airline and train tickets, office services, beauty and barber services, baby sitting, repairs, shopping).
- Maintains awareness of cultural differences needed to meet guest's specific needs and requirements.
- Provides check-in and check-out services and handles reservations when needed.
- Maintains knowledge of rooms and their locations, services and facilities of the hotel.
- Ensures repeat and VIP guests are receiving appropriate service and ensures their requests are carried out.
- Responds to emergency situations using appropriate procedures.
- Maintains awareness of daily operations and events at the hotel.
- Maintains knowledge of daily house-count, arrivals/departures, VIPs, scheduled in-house group names, background, activities, locations, and times as well as special requests/arrangements
- Provides warm welcome and anticipation of guest needs throughout their stay.
- Encourages and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
- Ensures the team effectively handles guest requests and adheres to all hotel policies, procedures and standards while striving towards total guest satisfaction.

**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Assists in ensuring the team provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Improves service by assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
- Sets a positive example for