Assistant Director of Guest Services

Reporting to the Director of Guest Services, the Assistant Director will oversee the effectiveness of guest service, employee performance and development as well as service enhancements. Analytical skills, creativity, planning and strength as a developer and a leader of others are some of the skills necessary for this position.

Hotel Overview: Picture a shimmering oasis overlooking the Sonoran Desert and the McDowell mountains - Fairmont Scottsdale Princess offers luxury and world class hospitality with over 200,000 square feet of meeting space.  This award-winning meetings resort has 750 guest rooms, five award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a lavish Well & Being Spa. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess was recently recognized with the AAA Five Diamond rating for its 28th year, making it one of the longest running AAA Five Diamond Resorts in the America’s. The only thing missing is you!

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Guest Services, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure the smooth and efficient day to day delivery of guest service from curb to pillow, coordinating the implementation of and enhancement to minimum standards of guest service with a major focus on 5 Diamond Service Standards.
• Provide guests with flawless, proactive and sincere service from an engaged and empowered workforce committed to creating memorable experiences.
• Ensure that monthly financial outlooks are accurate and that financial results exceed targets.
• Handle guest concerns and react quickly, logging and notifying proper areas
• Attend and Participate in  regularly scheduled departmental/divisional meetings
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety policies
• Network within our industry, keeping up to date with future trends and opportunities.
• Coach and mentor colleagues. Create an environment that allows colleagues to exceed guest expectations and provide a path for career development with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. 
• Seek feedback and follow-up on guest comments in order to achieve the targeted guest satisfaction score.  Utilize the TrustYou guest feedback platform to analyze trends, eliminate issues, and prevent problems.
• Participate in the Service Excellence Committee and effectively promote and utilize SCORE and KIPSU platforms to exceed guest expectations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3 years + leadership experience in Guest Services in a 4 or 5 Diamond Hotel
• Previous Property Management System experience required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
• Must possess a professional presentation
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Flexible schedule required
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Your team and working environment:

Be a part of a fun, energetic and holiday spirited team. We have a great time turning moments into memories for our guests.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

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