Guest Relations Manager

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Fairmont The Palm seeks a Guest Relations Manager to lead Guest Relations and the Fairmont Gold Lounge on site in Dubai, delivering seamless pre arrival to post departure experiences for VIPs, ALL members and repeat guests. You will drive guest recovery, monitor lounge standards, coordinate personalized amenities and collaborate with Front Office, Housekeeping, Concierge and F&B. The ideal candidate has 2 years of managerial hospitality experience, excellent communication, and proficiency with Opera Cloud; English fluency is mandatory, a second language is a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to show measurable guest satisfaction improvements, leadership under pressure and how you bring Fairmonts Make Special Happen to life, with a concise note explaining fit and brand alignment.

Company Description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

Job Description

• Lead the daily Guest Relations and Fairmont Gold Lounge operations.
• Ensure seamless guest experiences from pre-arrival through post-departure.
• Oversee all VIP, Fairmont Gold, ALL members and repeat guest recognition.
• Review arrivals, departures, in-house guests, celebrations and Handle With Care guests daily.
• Ensure Fairmont Gold Lounge operates in accordance with Fairmont Brand Standards.
• Monitor lounge presentation, food & beverage offerings, cleanliness and ambience.
• Coordinate personalized amenities, welcome letters and special occasions.
• Lead guest recovery and service recovery initiatives following the Own It and Guest Recovery framework.
• Personally handle complex guest concerns and ensure timely follow-up until closure.
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring guest complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Drive LQA, TrustYou, guest satisfaction and quality initiatives.
• Review guest feedback trends and share action plans with department heads.
• Conduct daily lobby, public area and Fairmont Gold inspections.
• Lead and coach the Guest Relations and Fairmont Gold teams through daily briefings and one-to-one coaching.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management and succession planning.
• Drive ALL – Accor Live Limitless enrolments and member’s recognition.
• Promote upselling opportunities and support Rooms revenue initiatives.
• Maintain accurate guest profiles in Opera Cloud and ensure guest preferences are updated.
• Monitor ALICE/Royal Service guest requests and ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, Concierge, Security, Royal Service and Food & Beverage.
• Support emergency response and Manager on Duty responsibilities when assigned.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, cash handling procedures and key control.
• Promote health, safety, HACCP and security standards.
• Prepare operational reports, guest recovery summaries and quality analysis.
• Develop innovative guest experience initiatives aligned with Fairmont's 'Make Special Happen' philosophy.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by hotel management.

Qualifications

• Passion for guest service
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Fluency in English, secondary language preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years previous proven managerial position or equivalent in a customer service industry.
• Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Opera Cloud Property Management System an asset.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow heartists as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.