Guest Relations officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the Sofitel brand in the hotel lobby, providing a warm, consistent, and genuine welcome to all guests and visitors.
• Act as a storyteller, sharing unique elements of the Sofitel experience and offering cultural and historical insights about the destination.
• Maintain smooth daily operations by managing administrative tasks and ensuring key information is communicated to relevant teams.
• Engage proactively with guests throughout their stay, gathering feedback and addressing needs.
• Take ownership of guest interactions, ensuring requests and follow-up actions are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Handle guest requests, such as reservations and special services, ensuring proper follow-up and guest satisfaction.
• Welcome VIP guests, coordinating smooth check-ins, luggage delivery, and personalised service.
• Support the preparation and delivery of guest recognition programmes and special events.
• Manage guest communication before arrival, during the stay, and after departure to ensure a seamless experience.
• Build personal connections with guests, monitor arrivals and departures, and attend to individual needs throughout their stay.
• Support the Front Of House team during operational peaks, assisting with check-ins, check-outs, and lobby operations as needed.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Engineering to ensure VIP rooms and special setups meet expected standards before guest arrival.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the ALL loyalty programme benefits and assist members in making the most of their membership.