Position Purpose: The Corporate Guest Experience Manager serves as a key leader in creating a consistent, authentic, and elevated guest experience across all Heritage properties. This role is responsible for setting the standard for guest engagement and service delivery while supporting on-property Guest Experience Managers and teams. The Corporate Guest Experience Manager brings to life the story, culture, and inspiration behind each Heritage property while maintaining a strong focus on guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and brand consistency.
Collaborating closely with property guest experience managers and the Corporate Director of Guest Experience & Training, the Corporate Guest Experience Manager plays a pivotal role in driving performance, refining service standards, and enhancing the overall guest journey across the Heritage portfolio.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with property guest experience leaders to ensure guest experience standards are met and exceeded.
- Monitor and review guest feedback, collaborating with property teams to implement service improvements and recognize outstanding performance.
- Ensure that the story and heritage of each property are conveyed authentically by Guest Experience teams.
- Assist in guest service recovery efforts across properties, offering solutions and personalized responses to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for guest experience initiatives.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to curate personalized guest experiences and local recommendations tailored to each property’s unique location and culture.
- Support training programs for Guest Experience departments across all properties to ensure optimal performance.
- Act as a resource for Guest Experience Managers in challenging situations, providing guidance and operational support.
- Regularly visit Heritage properties to assess operations, offer on-site coaching, and ensure alignment with corporate standards.
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing guest service metrics and implementing creative, data-driven solutions.
- Uphold strict confidentiality standards for guest information, ensuring a secure and comfortable environment.
- Lead initiatives to celebrate special guest occasions (e.g., weddings, anniversaries, birthdays) with personalized touches, amenities, and upgrades where appropriate.
- Support and mentor Guest Experience Managers at individual properties.
- Provide leadership to Guest Experience Hosts, Bell Staff, Valet, Central Reservations teams across multiple locations.
- Any other job functions as required by business needs.
Benefits:
- Part-time employees receive: Dental, Vision and 401k!
- Full-time employees receive: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & 401k!
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- Proven leadership experience in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on guest engagement and service excellence.
- 3+ years of management experience in a luxury or high-volume hotel setting; multi-property experience preferred.
- Deep knowledge of, or willingness to learn New Mexico’s culture, history, and attractions, with the ability to inspire Guest Experience teams to share that knowledge with guests.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for hospitality and storytelling.
- Expertise in hospitality software systems and Google Workspace.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- Willingness to travel frequently to properties within the Heritage portfolio.
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Business, or a related field preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift/carry/push up to 25 pounds occasionally.