Guest Services Manager

Kettelsen International Recruiting | Tiempo completo Guest Services Manager San Francisco, United States | Posted on 10/30/2025 Salary Average gross salary from 77,000 to 107,000 USD per year State/Province California Country United States Job Description Duties & Responsibilities Take ownership of guest service for property as a whole in accordance with Starwood Luxury Collections standards. Ensure efficient guest registration, checkout, guest service, and telephone service, while ensuring all brand standards are being applied to elevate guest service to Starwood’s Luxury Collection standards. 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 Starwood’s Luxury Collection standards. 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, bell stand, valet and driver standard operating procedures and policies. Assist in the consistent improvement of and accuracy and quality of concierge services. Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction. 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 is essential to the successful performance of this position. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient with PMS system. Computer literacy and financial management a must. Advanced knowledge of brand’s reward program. Advanced knowledge of luxury 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. Must possess thorough knowledge of all concierge, bell stand, valet and driver operations and individual job requirements. Manage 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 statutes and their comparable state and local laws. 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. Able to make sound business decisions and take action quickly based on previous experience and good judgment. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc. Requirements Job and Immigration Requirements Mexican, North American, or Canadian citizenship. Possess Cedula Professional on hand (not in process). The degree must be in Restaurant Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field. Possess Titulo Universitario (not in process). The degree must be in Restaurant Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field. Have a valid Mexican, Canadian, or U.S. passport with at least 1.5-year validity. No previous immigration issues. Have a valid driver’s license. Ability to move to the U.S. Fluency in English. Salary & Benefits Mental Health & Emotional Wellness. Paid Time Off (Vacations). Flexible Personal Time. 401k Retirement Plans. Tuition Reimbursement. On-property housing for up to 30 days to facilitate relocation and settling in. Reimbursement of one-way transportation to the U.S. (including airport transfers) up to 1,000 USD, once the TN Visa is approved and after completing 90 days of employment. Reimbursement of visa and embassy fees up to 500 USD, once the TN Visa is approved and after completing 90 days of employment. Hotel discounts for employees. An additional compensation increase will be applied to the employee’s base salary upon completion of the first year of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr