Guest Experience Supervisor in Melbourne, Australia

Job Number 24173812

Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations

Location The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, 650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

As one of the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, you are the most important asset in our service commitment to our guests. By joining us as a Guest Service Supervisor, we not only meet, but also exceed, our guests’ expectations – you embody the legendary service that makes us a leading luxury brand. A career at The Ritz-Carlton is filled with honesty, respect and the opportunity to grow your career.

Please note this role requires Full-Time Working Rights in Australia.

Position Summary:

• Join our Ladies and Gentlemen and supervise the front office team, supporting them with general operational tasks

• Be an expert on the luxury hotel and the surrounding area, know it inside and out to exceed guest expectations

• Assist guest’s check-in and check-out as well as billing process. Additionally, managing pre-arrival process including allocations and preferences

• Handle general enquiries, going above and beyond with each guest experience

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new guests, exhibiting our legendary service and enabling future bookings

• Take guest reservations and perform cash handling & credit card responsibilities

• Oversee service standards whilst identifying and implementing improvement initiatives

• Be an empowering leader by providing motivation and support to your department’s Ladies and Gentlemen

• Plan and execute team building activities for our associates as they are our most important assets

About You:

• Experience with OPERA property management system or similar

• A genuinely warm & welcoming demeanor

• Availability to work on rotating shifts including weekends and overnight

• Exceptional organisational and time management

• Relevant experience in a similar supervisory role

• Working rights in Australia

• Enthusiastic to escalate your career

• Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment

• Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude

Our Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends

• Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month

• Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group

• Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend

• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness

Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process, or you have a preferred communication method please email us at rc.melrz.hr@ritzcarlton.com.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International’s Luxury portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now!

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, 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.