Assistant Manager Guest Services
About this role
At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families. And we look for people who exhibit the courage, caring and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel. We’re committed to growing our people, memberships, resorts and guest love. That’s why we need individuals who are passionate in life and bring those qualities to work every day. Do you instill confidence, trust and respect in those around you? Do you encourage success and build relationships? If so, we’re looking for you.
The Assistant Manager of Guest Services is responsible for bringing the brand promise to life in guest-facing service departments. This position serves as a guest advocate and key advisor to the Guest Services Manager and leads some or all of the aspects of operations of front desk, concierge, security, resort transportation and/or resort services functions. This role assists in the execution of operational strategies and priorities for the specific functions and direct reporting teams under remit. Success in this role is measured primarily by post-stay guest survey responses evaluating the quality of the arrival experience, transportation experience, problem resolution, and/or security experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
- Demonstrate Brandhearted leadership by putting the brand at the center of all business decisions. Regularly seek and use guest feedback to build relationships with guests and drive continuous improvement in guest satisfaction. Ensure all special needs/requests of guests of all types are fulfilled. Respond to and follow up on all problem resolution cases.
- Promote and reinforce a brand culture in which team members understand their role and are inspired to deliver the branded guest experience and brand standards. Actively model the brand behaviors in all aspects of the business. Balance the urgency of meeting budget goals with focus on team, individual, and brand success.
- Assist in adapting and executing predefined guest service strategies, standards and programs through daily management practices within front desk, security, transportation, and/or resort services operations.
- Development of PDPs, evaluation and active coaching to develop Brandhearted guest facing service delivery staff. Demonstrate a culture of learning and mentorship for continual performance development
- Evaluate and recommend adjustments to staffing and performance targets. Manage department engagement plans, talent review and succession planning.
- Execute pre-defined programs and policies within assigned area and teams that maintain a safe and secure environment for guests, team members and resort assets in compliance with owner’s policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the development of departmental budgets and allocation of resources to meet financial goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Four year college degree preferred.
- 2 years customer facing service/hospitality
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Company at a glance
Grow with a Team That Creates Unforgettable Vacations -
Join one of our 24 resort teams across the U.S. and Mexico or explore opportunities at our Orlando corporate office or India Competency Center in Bengaluru. Wherever you work, you’ll be part of a team that cares about connection, supports your growth, and celebrates the difference you make every day.
Since 1982, our team has helped create memorable vacation experiences for owners and guests. But our story goes back even further—to 1952, when Kemmons Wilson founded the Holiday Inn® brand. Thirty years later, his vision continued with the opening of Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, now our flagship property.
In 2008, a strategic alliance between IHG® and Orange Lake Resorts led to the creation of the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand, marking a new chapter of growth, innovation and opportunity. Today, we’re focused on creating travel experiences that bring families closer together. Every role—from resort operations and sales to corporate and beyond— helps create experiences that feel easy, thoughtful, and centered around families.
And we’re still growing. As our resorts and offerings continue to expand, so do the opportunities to build a career with purpose. Here, you can go further, lead with courage, and help shape what’s next for Holiday Inn Club Vacations.
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