Guest experience manager

Main Responsibilities / Position Purpose : The Guest Experience Manager will lead efforts to ensure an exceptional guest journey, from pre-arrival through post-departure. This role focuses on delivering unparalleled guest satisfaction, overseeing team operations, optimizing service processes, and fostering a culture of hospitality excellence. The Guest Experience Manager will ensure that all touchpoints align with the property’s brand standards and guest expectations, contributing to overall guest loyalty and satisfaction metrics.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS30% Oversee Team Operations Lead the daily operations of the Guest Experience team, including concierge, PBX and lobby interactions.Provide coaching and motivation to ensure consistent delivery of brand standards and personalized service. Collaborate with all departments to ensure seamless service delivery across all guest touchpoints.40% Guest Journey Management Maintain a strong presence in the lobby to foster meaningful guest interactions and ensure a welcoming atmosphere. Lead and continuously enhance the end-to-end guest journey, including pre-arrival communications, in-stay engagement, and post-stay follow-up. Proactively anticipate guest needs, swiftly resolve escalated service issues, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations and build lasting loyalty. Personally oversee the check-in and check-out experience, including VIP arrivals and departures, ensuring every guest encounter is seamless, personalized, and exceptional.10% Service Process Optimization Develop and implement strategies to improve service delivery, leveraging guest feedback and data insights. Additionally, prioritize maximizing and optimizing the capabilities of the Alliantz App, ensuring its features are fully utilized to improve guest engagement and operational effectiveness.10% Quality Assurance and Brand Standards Ensure adherence to brand standards in all guest interactions and operational processes. Regularly audit service quality and collaborate with the Duty Manager to address any gaps. Drive initiatives to elevate service consistency and innovation.5% Data Analysis and Reporting Analyse guest feedback, satisfaction surveys, and operational data to identify trends, measure performance, and propose improvements. Provide regular reports to management, outlining successes, challenges, and actionable recommendations for enhancing the guest experience.5% Team Development and Training Foster a culture of hospitality excellence by identifying skill gaps and organizing training programs. This includes mentorship, workshops, and on-the-job coaching to ensure team members deliver personalized and exceptional guest experiences.SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONSIn addition to the essential functions, this position may require performing the following supportive functions, as determined by the supervisor : Act as the primary point of contact for VIP guests, ensuring all special requests are fulfilled to the highest standard.Participate in guest loyalty and retention initiatives, such as special events, personalized communications, and feedback follow-ups.Lead team briefings and communicate key operational updates to ensure alignment and readiness for daily operations.Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on guest-facing promotions, packages, and initiatives to enhance guest engagement.Regularly review and update guest-facing materials (e.g., welcome letters, in-room collateral, digital communication templates) to maintain accuracy and brand alignment.Support recruitment efforts for guest services roles, including interviewing, onboarding, and mentorship of new team members.Stay updated on industry trends and competitor practices to continuously elevate the guest experience.Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment for the team.SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY : The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbally and in writing in order to flawlessly carry out internal and external correspondence.Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower managers to achieve objectives with a team approach.Ability to develop positive, motivating relationships with the sales team and clients through consistent communication.Excellent professional image and attitude including punctuality.Ability to work independently even under pressure and stressful situations.Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills.Ability to balance time and work efficiently on tight deadlines : respect of deadlines a must.Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects effectively and on a timely basis.Ability to always ensure confidentiality of clients and hotel data. Experience in developing and maintaining customer base.Proactive attitude to support and enhance the brand with creative ideas.QUALIFICATIONSEducation : Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field preferred.Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years in a guest-facing leadership role within the hospitality industry.Skills : Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; proficiency in CRM systems, PMS software, and guest feedback platforms.Attributes : Passion for service excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.GROOMINGAll Nobu Hotel Barcelona employees are expected to adapt while maintaining a groomed appearance following the company's standards. (Appearance & Grooming Nobu Hotel Barcelona)What can we offer you?Continuous opportunities for training and growth within the company. Create your career plan with us at Nobu Hospitality If you join Nobu, you will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Being part of our team means being part of a big FAMILY, where working with passion and kokoro are our core values Additionally, we offer free psychological support and nutrition content for all our employeesAt Nobu Hotel Barcelona, the well-being of our employees is a priority. Enjoy free yoga classes, gym discounts and maintain a mindful and balanced diet with the best buffet-style staff dining room Competitive Salary