POSITION SUMMARY
The Guest Service Manager plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional experience for every guest from arrival to departure. This leadership position oversees front-desk operations, guest relations, and team performance, ensuring the high hospitality standards of the Holiday Inn and IHG brand are consistently maintained. This is a full time position with benefits including double-pay on certain holidays and amazing hotel discounts of IHG properties throughout the world.
JOB TYPE & SCHEDULE
- Status: Full-Time
- Schedule: Flexible schedule required (including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise, mentor, and schedule guest service representatives and night audit personnel to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Maintain expert-level proficiency in the OPERA property management system to oversee reservations, check-ins, billing, and room inventory.
- Resolve guest complaints and escalations promptly and professionally, turning challenges into positive experiences.
- Ensure compliance with all Holiday Inn and IHG brand standards, service metrics, and safety protocols.
- Conduct regular team training sessions focusing on Guest Love, loyalty program enrollment (IHG One Rewards), and stellar service delivery.
- Manage daily cash postings and reconciliations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- System Experience: Proven, hands-on experience utilizing the OPERA Property Management System (PMS) is required. IHG Brand knowledge is a plus.
- Leadership: Minimum of 1–2 years of supervisory or management experience within the hospitality or guest services industry.
- Flexibility: Full availability to work open, closing, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by a 24/7 hotel operation.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of professional customer service etiquette.
- Problem Solving: Ability to multi-task, adapt to fast-paced environments, and resolve operational or guest conflict efficiently.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Part Time Benefits
- PTO with immediate accrual
- Access 50% of your wages prior to payday
- Discount program for car rentals, travel, entertainment, etc.
- Hotel Discounts Worldwide
- 401(k) with immediate match
- Double Time for select Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Time Benefits - all part time plus:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance