guest experience manager

Naik Foundation

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership<ul><li>Direct and oversee all Rooms Division operations to ensure seamless guest experiences from arrival to departure.</li><li>Develop and implement departmental strategies that align with the hotel's business objectives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, brand standards, and operating procedures.</li><li>Monitor daily operations and resolve operational challenges promptly.</li><li>Lead departmental meetings and communicate operational priorities effectively.</li><li>Collaborate with Food &amp; Beverage, Sales &amp; Marketing, Engineering, Finance, Security, and Human Resources to ensure smooth hotel operations.</li></ul>Guest Experience<ul><li>Drive a culture of exceptional guest service and hospitality throughout the Rooms Division.</li><li>Oversee the handling of VIP arrivals, special requests, and service recovery for guest concerns.</li><li>Review guest feedback, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Ensure consistent delivery of personalized and memorable guest experiences.</li></ul>Financial Management<ul><li>Develop and manage the Rooms Division annual operating budget.</li><li>Monitor departmental revenues, expenses, payroll, and productivity.</li><li>Work closely with Revenue Management to optimize room inventory, occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining service excellence.</li><li>Prepare operational reports, forecasts, and performance analyses.</li></ul>Housekeeping &amp; Front Office Oversight<ul><li>Ensure Front Office operations deliver efficient check-in, check-out, reservations support, and guest services.</li><li>Oversee Housekeeping to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and room readiness.</li><li>Monitor room status, inventory control, and maintenance coordination to maximize room availability.</li><li>Ensure preventive maintenance issues are identified and addressed in coordination with Engineering.</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Team Development<ul><li>Recruit, train, mentor, and develop department managers and team members.</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and create development plans.</li><li>Foster employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.</li><li>Ensure appropriate staffing levels while controlling labor costs.</li><li>Promote a culture of safety, diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Quality, Safety &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and security standards.</li><li>Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Oversee emergency preparedness and response procedures for the Rooms Division.</li><li>Ensure proper handling of guest information and data privacy requirements.</li><li>Lead quality assurance initiatives and prepare departments for internal and external audits.</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Director of rooms

The Meydan Hotel

<div>Manager, Recreation
 
(20546) 
Situated at the heart of Dubai&rsquo;s world-renowned Meydan Racecourse, The Meydan Hotel offers an elevated hospitality experience where contemporary luxury meets dynamic energy. Overlooking one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic horse racing destinations, our hotel offers exceptional culinary experiences, spacious rooms with panoramic views, and seamless service to create unforgettable moments for every guest. Whether welcoming leisure travellers, business delegates, or racing enthusiasts, we are driven by a passion to deliver personalised, heartfelt hospitality and to exceed expectations at every turn. 
Job Summary
The Manager, Recreation of The Meydan Hotel will oversee daily operations across all resort recreational facilities&mdash;including pools and fitness center&mdash;to ensure exceptional guest service and strict adherence to hotel, health, and safety standards. This role leads team management, recruitment, colleague training, operational administrative tasks, and the development of the hotel&rsquo;s wellness offerings.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Direct daily setup, maintenance, and routine inspections of all recreational areas (pools, fitness center, cabanas) to uphold guest service standards, safety protocols, and equipment condition.</li>
<li>Lead daily briefings, manage team shift and vacation schedules, enforce uniform/grooming standards, and maintain accurate departmental personnel records.</li>
<li>Partner with HR on recruitment and interviews, conduct onboarding and continuous training programs, and provide ongoing coaching, performance evaluation, and constructive feedback.</li>
<li>Design and manage the hotel's wellness calendar and launch new seasonal guest wellness experiences.</li>
<li>Departmental inventory management, supply tracking, and expense control while maintaining proficiency in the Opera PMS system.</li>
</ul>Skills, Experience &amp; Educational Requirements
<ul><li>At least 2 to 3 years experience supervising hospitality, recreation, or resort operations.</li>
<li>Certified in resort emergency protocols and first aid.</li>
<li>Strong communication, leadership, and team coaching skills with flexibility in scheduling.</li> 
</ul>Our company is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.</div>

Manager, Recreation

Marriott International

<div>Additional Information 
Job Number26105062 
Job CategoryRooms &amp; Guest Services Operations 
LocationWest Crescent, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates 
ScheduleFull Time 
Located Remotely?N 
Position Type Management 
<div><div>JOB SUMMARY 
Assists the Front Office Manager in administering front office functions and supervising staff on a daily basis. Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, Switchboard and Guest Services/Front Desk. Position directs and works with managers and employees to carry out procedures ensuring an efficient check in and check out process. Ensures guest and employee satisfaction and maximizes the financial performance of the department. 
CANDIDATE PROFILE 
Education and Experience
<ul><li>High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.</li></ul>
OR
<ul><li>2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.</li></ul> 
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 
Maintaining Guest Services and Front Desk Goals
<ul><li>Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening with employees to create awareness of business objectives and communicate expectations, recognizes performance, and produces desired results.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Understands the impact of department&rsquo;s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed goals.</li></ul> 
Supporting Management of Front Desk Team
<ul><li>Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Encourages and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises all areas of the Front Office in the absence of the Front Office or Assistant Front Office Manager.</li></ul> 
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
<ul><li>Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sets a positive example for guest relations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interacts with customers to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures employees understand customer service expectations and parameters.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.</li></ul> 
Managing Projects and Policies
<ul><li>Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Trains staff and monitors adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and control property occupancy.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises daily Front Desk shift operations and ensures compliance with all policies, standards and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.</li></ul> 
Supporting Human Resource Activities
<ul><li>Supports the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an &ldquo;open door&rdquo; policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Brings issues concerning employee satisfaction to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with the appropriate skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.</li></ul> 
Additional Responsibilities
<ul><li>Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs all duties at the Front Desk as necessary.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Runs Front Desk shifts whenever necessary.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Desk goals to produce desired results.</li></ul></div><div> 
</div>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
W Hotels&rsquo; mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We&rsquo;re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests&rsquo; passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what&rsquo;s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</div></div>

Welcome Office Manager

MS CAFE

We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure excellent guest service, food quality, and smooth service delivery.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage daily restaurant operations and ensure compliance with Company standards and SOPs.</li><li>Lead, train, and motivate the restaurant team.</li><li>Ensure excellent customer service and handle guest concerns professionally.</li><li>Monitor sales, costs, wastage, stock, and overall operational performance.</li><li>Ensure food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and service standards are maintained.</li><li>Manage staffing, attendance, performance, and team discipline in coordination with HR.</li><li>Monitor equipment, maintenance, and proper use of Company assets.</li><li>Prepare operational reports and communicate important issues to management.</li><li>Drive achievement of restaurant KPIs and support sales initiatives.</li><li>Perform other duties assigned by senior management.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar supervisory role.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills.</li><li>Good knowledge of restaurant operations, customer service, and food safety.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced F&amp;B environment.</li><li>Willing to relocate to Al Ain</li></ul>Pay: AED7,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Restaurant Manager

<div>Additional Information 
Job Number26105695 
Job CategoryRooms &amp; Guest Services Operations 
LocationAl Emreef Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates 
ScheduleFull Time 
Located Remotely?N 
Position Type Management 
<div><div>JOB SUMMARY 
Assists the Front Office Manager in administering front office functions and supervising staff on a daily basis. Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, Switchboard and Guest Services/Front Desk. Position directs and works with managers and employees to carry out procedures ensuring an efficient check in and check out process. Ensures guest and employee satisfaction and maximizes the financial performance of the department. 
CANDIDATE PROFILE 
Education and Experience
<ul><li>High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.</li></ul>
OR
<ul><li>2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.</li></ul> 
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 
Maintaining Guest Services and Front Desk Goals
<ul><li>Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening with employees to create awareness of business objectives and communicate expectations, recognizes performance, and produces desired results.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Understands the impact of department&rsquo;s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed goals.</li></ul> 
Supporting Management of Front Desk Team
<ul><li>Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Encourages and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises all areas of the Front Office in the absence of the Front Office or Assistant Front Office Manager.</li></ul> 
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
<ul><li>Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sets a positive example for guest relations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interacts with customers to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures employees understand customer service expectations and parameters.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.</li></ul> 
Managing Projects and Policies
<ul><li>Implements the customer recognition/service program, communicating and ensuring the process.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Trains staff and monitors adherence to all credit policies and procedures to reduce bad debts and rebates.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and control property occupancy.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises daily Front Desk shift operations and ensures compliance with all policies, standards and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.</li></ul> 
Supporting Human Resource Activities
<ul><li>Supports the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an &ldquo;open door&rdquo; policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Brings issues concerning employee satisfaction to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with the appropriate skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.</li></ul> 
Additional Responsibilities
<ul><li>Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs all duties at the Front Desk as necessary.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Runs Front Desk shifts whenever necessary.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Desk goals to produce desired results.</li></ul></div><div> 
</div>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
The Luxury Collection Hotels &amp; Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand &ndash; a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties &ndash; serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler. 
<div>
 
From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale &ndash; a portal to the destination&rsquo;s cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</div></div></div>

Front Office Manager

Al Qithara Foodstuff Trading LLC

Location: DUBAISalary: 3,000 to 4,000Role SummaryThe Customer Service Executive / Host is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience, managing front of house operations, and supporting the restaurant&rsquo;s administrative and basic accounting tasks. This role requires strong communication skills, a welcoming personality, and the ability to handle operational and clerical responsibilities efficiently.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests promptly.</li><li>Greet guests warmly and manage seating, reservations, and waiting lists.</li><li>Maintain a professional, friendly, and courteous atmosphere at all times.</li><li>Coordinate with waitstaff and kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow.</li><li>Manage the reception desk and guest entry experience.</li><li>Maintain reservation logs, guest records, and daily seating plans.</li><li>Communicate guest preferences or special occasions to the service team.</li><li>Ensure proper queue management during peak hours.</li><li>Support in organizing events, group bookings, and VIP guests.</li></ul>Administrative Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain daily operational reports (sales, attendance, reservations).</li><li>Prepare and update staff schedules in coordination with the manager.</li><li>Handle documentation, filing, and record keeping for restaurant operations.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers for basic administrative follow ups.</li><li>Assist in inventory tracking and stock updates when required.</li><li>Support HR tasks such as onboarding documents, staff communication, and notice circulation.</li></ul>Accounting Assistance<ul><li>Support daily cash reconciliation and POS closing reports.</li><li>Assist in verifying invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes.</li><li>Maintain petty cash records and expense logs.</li><li>Coordinate with the accountant for monthly statements and audit requirements.</li><li>Ensure accuracy in billings, discounts, and payment methods.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Basic knowledge of accounting or administrative procedures.</li><li>Proficiency in POS systems and MS Office (Excel, Word).</li><li>Professional appearance and positive attitude.</li><li>Ability to multitask and work under pressure.</li><li>Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.</li></ul>Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Restaurant Customer Service Executive / Host

Scope Investment

<h3> </h3>The Restaurant Supervisor is responsible for supporting the Restaurant Manager in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and profitable operation of the restaurant while maintaining Ladurée’s brand, service, and operational standards.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure compliance with Ladurée standards.</li><li>Ensure excellent customer service, manage complaints, and maintain guest satisfaction.</li><li>Supervise, train, support, and evaluate restaurant staff, including schedules and performance.</li><li>Ensure proper sequence and quality of service from guest arrival to checkout.</li><li>Monitor food preparation, hygiene, health &amp; safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards.</li><li>Manage inventory, stock levels, food wastage, and equipment maintenance.</li><li>Supervise cash handling, billing, POS transactions, and daily financial reports.</li><li>Support the Restaurant Manager in achieving sales, profitability, labor cost, and food cost targets.</li><li>Maintain high standards of grooming, personal presentation, and professional conduct.</li><li>Promote teamwork and effective communication between FOH, BOH, Warehouse, Lab, and other departments.</li><li>Ensure all employees understand and follow company policies, SOPs, operational procedures, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professional working environment.</li><li>Participate in company training and continuously develop job knowledge and skills.</li></ul>

Restaurant Supervisor

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