Chief Concierge

• Supervises and directs Concierge, Bell Desk activities and Bell Staff as well as Doormen, Valet Parking and airport transportation requirements
• Responsible for sorting and distributing guests’ and administrative mail
• Provides information pertaining to all hotel services, local places of interests, restaurants, doctors, sightseeing tours and any other information likely to be of the interest to guests
• Recommends first and foremost the hotel’s own Food and Beverage outlets before outside restaurants, with full knowledge of the outlets (e.g. cuisine, operating times, etc.)
• Ensures the lobby is always kept in an orderly fashion and that ashtrays are kept clean
• Coordinates the paging of guests in the lobby and Food & Beverage outlets
• Maintains the hotel information directory (function board) and ensures that the information is current and accurate at all times
• Prepares efficient work and vacation schedule for Concierge, Doorman and Bell Services, taking into consideration project occupancy and forecasts and large group movements
• Ensures that all Concierge, Doormen, Valet and Bell staff are neat, clean and punctual at all times and that they perform the task assigned to them promptly and efficiently
• Handle problems associated with guests and liaise with department heads or executive management in the absence of the Director of Rooms
• Works with Director of Rooms in preparing the department’s budget; controls and monitors departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget
  

Qualifications

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good English language verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Solid interpersonal skills; able to ascertain and effectively address guest/employee needs
• Ability to promote positive relations with hotel residents and patrons
• Ability to exercise good judgment with difficult guests
• Understanding and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work with constant interruptions with a high degree of professionalism
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments; delegate work