Chief Concierge (Full time)

Job description

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart is located just steps from Hobart’s waterfront and the city’s top restaurants and attractions. The Tasman is a unique combination of Modern Contemporary, Art Deco and Heritage architecture. Presenting 152 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites with carefully restored features and adorned with exclusive art pieces from local artists, The Tasman reflects the true spirit of the destination. 

Job Summary 

The Chief Concierge role at The Tasman, Hobart offers a rare opportunity for a passionate individual to be the destination authority for every guest and is responsible for supporting all aspects of Concierge functions in accordance with luxury hotel standards. Maintains a concierge service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to respective staff. Assists in developing and maintaining the acknowledgment and service of all guests visiting the destination. Supports management to ensure all departments are aware of all guests’ needs and information prior to arrival that will lead to a unique, memorable and personal stay.

 

Maintaining Concierge Goals

·  Coordinates day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers daily.
·  Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
·  Supports concierge team to keep them focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.
·  Understands the impact of department’s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed goals.
·  Supports the establishment of an effective database to be used by all team members for restaurant and local attractions.
·  Establishes relationships with local attractions, restaurants and other businesses to enhance guests’ experiences.
·  Provides recommendations and arranges services for guests as requested (e.g., car rental, personalized travel and tour itinerary, airline and train tickets, office services, beauty and barber services, baby sitting, repairs, shopping).
·  Maintains awareness of cultural differences needed to meet guest's specific needs and requirements.
·  Provides check-in and check-out services and handles reservations when needed.
·  Maintains knowledge of rooms and their locations, services and facilities of the hotel.
·  Ensures repeat and VIP guests are receiving appropriate service and ensures their requests are carried out.
·  Responds to emergency situations using appropriate procedures.
·  Maintains awareness of daily operations and events at the hotel.
·  Maintains knowledge of daily house-count, arrivals/departures, VIPs, scheduled in-house group names, background, activities, locations, and times as well as special requests/arrangements
·  Provides warm welcome and anticipation of guest needs throughout their stay.
·  Encourages and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
·  Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors and drive a positive culture within the team.
·  Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
·  Ensures concierge team effectively handles guest requests and adheres to all hotel policies, procedures and standards while striving towards total guest satisfaction.

 

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service 

·  Assists in ensuring the concierge team provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
·  Improves service by assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
·  Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
·  Sets a positive example for guest relations.
·  Interacts with customers to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.
·  Supports employees understanding of customer service expectations and parameters.
·  Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

 

Additional Responsibilities 

·  Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
·  Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
·  Informs and/or updates the executives and the peers on relevant information in a timely manner.
·  Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the front of house goals to produce desired results.

 

Candidate Profile

Education And Experience

·  Prior experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area
·  Prior experience in a Chief Concierge role
·  Understanding of Hotel program management systems such as OPERA
·  Strong ability to problem solves and think on your feet - solutions focused
·  Passionate about customer service and ability to maintain positive and long-lasting relationships with guests and key stakeholders
·  Valid working rights in Australia
·  Valid Australian driver’s license
·  Valid RSA Certificate
·  Confidentiality, tact and discretion a must 

 

To Apply

If you are truly passionate about delivering the highest standards and want to be part of a diverse team who deliver exceptional hospitality, then please enquire today.

Rewards for work, benefits for your lifestyle

·  You will join a supportive, progressive and highly experienced team
·  You can be part of something unique
·  A variety of generous benefits and discounts for Associates, Family and Friends across all Marriott properties worldwide
·  Vast career and learning and development opportunities
·  Wellbeing programs and initiatives
·  Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to world-class events like Mona Foma, Taste of Tasmania and Sydney to Hobart yacht race (just to name a few)

 

Connect your passions with a rewarding opportunity.

We appreciate the time you have taken to apply and the effort that goes into an application process. Those successful in gaining an interview will be contacted directly.

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & 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 – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.

From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destination’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.