Guest Services Manager PM - Hyatt Regency Jersey City

About Us:The Hyatt Regency on the Hudson located in downtown Jersey City sits on a beautiful pier overlooking the New York City Skyline. Our hotel is one of the oldest in the area and has great guest stories and experiences to share. We are located in the business district of Jersey City; home to residents and many businesses. Hop on the Hudson Bergen Light Rail located 1 block away for a quick trip to our local Newport Center Mall, home of a variety of Brand Name Stores such as JC Penny, Macys and Kohls, AMC Movie Theatre and a huge selection of food court attractions. Come and be part of our team, at the Hyatt Regency we embrace our associates with the help of our company culture, HEI Loves. With HEI Loves we offer amazing benefits to our team and they get better and better each year. HEI appreciates and supports our individuality and once you join our team; you become apart of our family and we become apart of yours. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of guest service for property as a whole in accordance with brand standards.
• Ensure efficient guest registration, checkout, guest service, and telephone service, while ensuring all brand standards are being applied to elevate the guest service experience.
• Track guest satisfaction surveys and maximize usage of the guest response tracking system to effectively motivate, coach and develop property associates.
• Consistently motivate and educate to improve upon guest satisfaction and feedback to meet and exceed brand standards.
• Provide training for entry level associates and supervisors.
• Develop and implement controls for expense management.
• Utilize labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.
• Ensure timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Interact positively with customers and take action to resolve problems to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Ensure compliance of concierge, bellstand, valet and driver standard operating procedures and policies.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction
• Assist in the consistent improvement of and accuracy and quality of concierge services.
• Champion education of associates regarding area and property history
• Maintain all necessary equipment and a par stock of supplies.
• Resolve customer complaints; anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints, operational issues, business flow and associate performance to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Develop strong relations with the sales team to discuss and implement sales strategies to continually improve occupancy levels and revenues.
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Flexibility to work all shifts is required.

Qualifications:

• Hospitality degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with hotel union preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Proficient with OPERA PMS system.
• Advanced knowledge of brand’s reward program.
• Advanced knowledge of hospitality standards and guest service.
• Able to handle cash and credit transactions.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Communicate well with guests
• Must possess thorough knowledge of all concierge, bellstand, valet and driver operations and individual job requirements.
• Computer literacy and financial management a must.
• Able to resolve guest, supervisor and associate conflicts.
• Able to manage effectively multiple tasks at all times and have excellent organizational skills.
• Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high level of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts – taking on the responsibility of being a role model and mentor for this skill set.
• Intimate knowledge of local area attractions and transportation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statues and their comparable state and local laws.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers.
• Able to remain calm and alert, during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other associates.
• Responsible for the financial management of the Guest Services Operations

Benefits:

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs ​through EyeMed. ​Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. 

 

Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

                                                                                                                                

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

 

Applicants in Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.