Job Summary
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the VIP Guest Relations Manager is responsible for incoming guest reservations and providing the highest level of guest service. The ideal candidate will have previous experiences in the luxury hotel market working with VIP clients through pre-arrival and throughout the duration of their stay.
Essential Functions of VIP Guest Relations Manager
The responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for managing all direct inquiries and reservations from start through completion.
- Building and maintaining relationships with guests and with third parties representing guests
- (travel agencies, personal assistants, concierge teams, etc.).
- Capture guest preferences and important details on guest stays and communicate to
- operational team in advance of arrival.
- When presented the opportunity to upsell, offer higher level room types or ancillary services to
- drive additional revenue.
- Prospecting of past guests for future stays over need periods and further out dates to ensure
- base business.
- Action the arrivals report, guest preferences and ensure the operational team is communicated
- on special requests, guest movements, etc.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required, i.e. lost business reports,
- turn-down reports, etc.
- Organize and participate in appropriate sites and familiarizations as needed.
- Utilize computer software applications to effectively track, solicit, book and follow up on
- accounts in a proactive manner.
- Implement directives as outlined from the General Manager.
- Uphold the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times.
- Perform any and all other tasks which are assigned.