Guest Relations Manager - FIVE Palm Jumeirah

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Front Office Team as a Guest Relations Manager will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record in a Luxury Hotel environment as a Guest Relations Manager is an Advantage.
  
• A hands-on attitude, fuelled by a ‘Can-Do!’ Spirit.
  
• A Welcoming and Enthusiastic Energy that sets the tone for a Sensational Guest Experience.
  
• An ability to find Creative Solutions and take Ownership of all duties and tasks assigned, while ensuring an unparalleled Journey at FIVE.
  
• Sensational Teamwork and Collaboration skills to work effectively within a group and across departments with Fellow ‘FIVERs.’
  
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English (Additional languages are a Plus).
  
• Strong understanding of Industry Regulations is beneficial.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts VIPs on Arrival and Departure, ensuring arrangements are flawlessly Planned and Coordinated.
  
• Stays aware of Credit Policies and Procedures, liaising closely with the Finance Department to implement credit procedures.
  
• Ensures Credit/Payment is completed for all Guests checking in, maintaining regulated and meticulous Financial Control.
  
• OverseesLobby Operations and assists Duty Managers when required.
  
• Keeps the Front Office Manager informed of critical issues, contributing to Operational Excellence.
  
• Liaises closely with other Departmental Leaders to provide support where required.
  
• Prepares a Work Schedule for the Guest RelationsTeam.
  
• Coaches, Counsels, and Disciplines other ‘FIVERs,’ providing constructive feedback and conducting regular Performance Appraisals.
  
• Conducts interviews for all Open Lobby Positions.
  
• Enforces all Safety Rules, Emergency Procedures, and Fire Prevention Regulations, taking corrective action when required.
  
• Assumes the role of Controller in Emergency Situations until relieved by senior management, maintaining a vigilant and Industry-Leading Approach to Safety.
  
• Immediately actions all special Guest Requirements and Requests, upholding FIVE’s famed ‘FIVE-Star’ Service.
  
• Acts as a continual source of Information, Help, and Assistance to all Gguests.
  
• Supervises Suite Allocations and handles Group Arrivals and Departures.
  
• Oversees and addresses outstanding Front Office duty issues, ensuring a seamless operation.
  
• Monitors and promptly responds to all CSI feedback relevant to the Front Office.
  
• Attends daily Rooms Division Briefings and daily LeadershipTeam Briefings in the absence of the Front Office Manager.
  
• Acts as Duty Manager when scheduled, providing leadership during shifts.
  
• Is proficient and knowledgeable with FIVE’s PMS and Micros.
  
• Has a Full and Comprehensive Knowledge of FIVE, including all departments, services, and outlets.
  

The Team

‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.

Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE

FIVE is a leader in Sustainable Luxury Living and Hospitality, with its UAE-based Destinations being the first and only Hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) for achieving 100% renewable electricity for 2022. The company's Science-Meets-Styled ‘Sustainable Indulgence’ Ethos has led to a completely LEED Platinum-certified operational hospitality portfolio. FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village are also 3 Star SPIRE Rated Smart Buildings. FIVE Zurich, the only LEED Platinum hotel in Switzerland, achieved an impressive 84 Points under LEED v4's BD+C and ID+C rating system, making it one of just five hotels worldwide to receive Platinum Certification. FIVE illustrates its Commitment to making ‘Sustainability without Compromise on Luxury Living’ central to its Future Vision, with FIVE LUXE already on track to acquire LEED Platinum (BD+C). These Achievements highlight FIVE’s Comprehensive and Committed Scope of Sustainability Strategy permeating Operations, Governance and Community.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The FIVE Tribe represents over 70 nationalities across its over 1500 ‘FIVERs.’ FIVE is Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, FIVE does not discriminate based on disability, race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, marital status, or any other basis protected under national or local laws. Ranked 10th on the Great Workplaces in the UAE 2023 list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.

About FIVE Hotels and Resorts

FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of Lavish Destinations are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, and currently consists of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE LUXE. Joining our Exceptional FIVE Tribe means you are part of a team who Breaks Boundaries and offers Unbeatable Next-Level Experiences at FIVE’s award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and 360-Degree Immersive Nightlife Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.