Guest Experience Intern

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Company Description

SLS Barcelona, a five-star urban resort of extraordinary experiences, brings a new variety of seaside glamour, indulgence and excellence to Barcelona’s waterfront district of Port Forum. Here the hallmarks of an SLS wonderland – playful ambiance, VIP treatment, and theatrical experiences - meet idyllic views to set a lavish stage for the extraordinary to unfold. The only 5-star hotel in the city to feature a terrace off every guestroom (471 in total), SLS Barcelona is all-encompassing in its delight, offering an array of exclusive amenities including rooftop dining and bars, three inviting swimming pools, a spacious 800 square-meter ballroom with abundant natural light, break out rooms catering to all size of meetings, a rejuvenating spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Say farewell to the ordinary, and hello to the extraordinary!

Job Description

What you’ll do

We are looking for a Guest Experience intern to join the team at SLS Barcelona. Under the guidance of the Guest Experience Manager, you will be responsible for providing a naturally friendly, helpful, and responsive, level of service to all our guests from arrival to departure.

 

·  Greet and assist guests in a warm, courteous, and professional manner.
·  Accommodate general and unique requests. 
·  Inform guests of the facilities and all the things to do in the hotel, including providing information on our restaurants and bars.
·  Analyze customer feedback and reviews to continuously improve overall rating, scores, and metrics. 
·  Handle guest complaints and inquiries promptly in a professional and empathetic manner, aiming for swift and satisfactory resolution, and striving to resolve issues to ensure guest satisfaction.
·  Always know what events and activities are on schedule and maintain a deep understanding of the local area to provide guests with information and recommendations for attractions, restaurants, and services.
·  Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions, and concerns.  
·  Report any issues to the correct department and check to ensure the work has been completed.
·  Proactively keep an eye on all our public area spaces, whether it’s spotting a pillow in the lobby that needs some fluffing or seeing a guest from afar that looks lost.
·  Always maintain a positive and friendly attitude, even when working to achieve solutions to challenges.

Qualifications

What we are looking for...

·  Someone who understands, celebrates, and embraces the SLS brand values.
·  Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
·  Proactive, positive, energetic, dynamic, emphatic, team-worker, with a high-level attention to detail and passion for hospitality.
·  You are naturally a confident person who can approach people and initiate conversation.
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Spanish and English.
·  You make people feel good - your team, guests, and colleagues alike.  You make a positive impact.
·  You learn quickly and adapt to SLS’s unique culture.
·  You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done.
·  You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
·  You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

·  The opportunity to be part of an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
·  The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
·  Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.

 

SLS is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint- venture with Accor, formed in 2021.