Guest Service Manager

Guest Service Manager- JLL

As a Guest Service Manager at JLL, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional client experiences every day through enhanced engagement, proactive communication, and high-touch service. This role is all about creating workplace experiences that will be long remembered—setting the standard for superior service for both our clients and our teams. You'll be responsible for implementing and overseeing the daily operations of the Guest Service program at your primary client site while also remotely monitoring a secondary office location. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves, and our fellow employees, and this client-facing position provides the perfect opportunity to combine your passion for service with brilliant people skills and enthusiasm for creating a hospitality-focused workplace environment.

What Your Day-To-Day Will Look Like:

• Oversee guest service programs including temporary access badges, landlord building access cards, lost & found, luggage storage, and quarterly inspections for art and meeting rooms

• Perform daily quality assurance checks to ensure the overall operation is staffed properly and operating smoothly while identifying potential risks and escalating to prevent incidents or disruptions

• Resolve problems associated with all building services including janitorial, mailroom, copier services, parking, badging, and conference rooms by submitting work orders through appropriate channels

• Manage weekly guest service schedules, schedule requests, and approve weekly timesheets while ensuring seamless coverage across shifts

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, year-end evaluation, and coaching of the team to build capable, engaged service professionals

• Work collaboratively with other service line leads and participate in regular regional meetings to share best practices and drive continuous improvement

• Assist with projects and initiatives that enhance employee engagement, increase productivity, reduce cost, mitigate risk, and create value for our clients and JLL

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Previous supervisory or management experience required

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in guest services, customer service, hospitality operations, workplace services, or facility management

• Ability to respond and follow through to requests for information and communicate with all levels of management with minimal supervision

• Leadership skills to motivate team and impact quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the department

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and facilitate the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information

• Superior customer service skills with extensive organizational abilities and a strong inquisitive mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention

• Experience providing event support and assisting with mail operations

• Proficient skills in Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Docs

Schedule: M-F 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Chicago,IL

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

55,300.00 – 62,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

On-site –Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay