Manager Trainee Rooms Division

IhgGA, United Statesfull time
ActiveVerified 3h ago

Job description

Your day‑to‑day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

  • Supporting Front Office and Guest Relations daily operations to ensure consistent, high‑quality guest experiences.
  • Assisting with the welcoming and engagement of VIPs, repeat guests, and special attention guests.
  • Supporting the handling of guest feedback, concerns, and service recovery cases with professionalism and empathy.
  • Willingness to participate in rotational training assignments across all departments within the Rooms Division, including Front Office, Guest Relations, Club Lounge, Housekeeping, and other related operations.
  • Learning to monitor guest satisfaction scores, online reviews, and feedback platforms, and assisting with improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinating with Front Office, Club Lounge, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and other departments to enhance the guest journey.
  • Assisting with maintaining guest profiles, preferences, and loyalty recognition within the hotel systems.
  • Participating in coaching, mentoring, and onboarding of Guest Relations and Front Office colleagues under leadership guidance.
  • Supporting preparation of reports related to guest feedback, trends, and service quality.
  • Learning and ensuring compliance with brand standards, SOPs, and service excellence guidelines.
  • Representing the hotel as a brand ambassador, delivering warm, professional, and genuine service at all times.
  • Serving as the Manager on Duty for Front Office functions as assigned, making operational decisions and supporting team members under the guidance of department leadership.
  • Taking on leadership responsibilities and managing Front Office operations during assigned shifts, ensuring service standards, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence are consistently maintained.
  • Commitment to successfully completing 12 to 18-month Management Trainee Program designed to prepare future hospitality leaders.

Experience Needed:

  • Previous experience in Front Office, Guest Relations, or a similar guest‑facing hotel role, preferably within a 4‑ or 5‑star environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn leadership responsibilities.
  • A guest‑focused mindset with basic experience or interest in service recovery and problem solving.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
  • Professional appearance, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
  • Basic knowledge or willingness to learn hotel PMS systems and guest satisfaction platforms.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
  • A degree or coursework in Hospitality or Hotel Management is preferred but not required.