About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Occupying the top floors of a landmark 39-floor tower, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi seamlessly blends modern high-style design with classical Japanese elements. From tasteful event venues to dynamic dining and drinking spaces, the Hotel offers a unique experience that is distinctively Four Seasons. The Hotel boasts a prime location above Otemachi Station in Tokyo's prominent financial district, right next to the Imperial Palace. The SPA is a tranquil sky-high sanctuary, complete with water features: vitality pools, mist chairs, and traditional Japanese ofuro baths. Dining options range from est, a Michelin-starred contemporary French restaurant, to PIGNETO, which serves authentic Italian cuisine with an al fresco terrace. VIRTÙ, listed on Asia's 50 Best Bars, is an immersive concept bar that harmoniously blends the drinking cultures of two iconic capitals, Paris and Tokyo. THE LOUNGE is the perfect spot for anything from an impromptu business meeting to a glamorous afternoon tea, all enhanced by stunning views of the Imperial Palace Gardens and the breathtaking Tokyo skyline.
About the role
Oversees Front Desk/Guest Relations operations and acts as manager on duty in the hotel in the absent of senior manager
What you will do
People Functions
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Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments
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Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
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Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate to all levels of staff.
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Coaches staff to achieve evolve behavior & benchmarks standards of Guest Relations Assistant Manager / supervisor/Staff
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Directs staff that performs the following duties and will also perform these duties on own: welcomes and registers hotel guests, explaining the accommodations and establishing credit or method of payment.
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Manages the staff at the Front Desk. Interviews, trains and schedules the staff. Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed
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Work closely with Guest Experience team for any guest experience/glitch occurred and follow up accordingly
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Actively monitor lobby situation and work closely with Guest Experience team and provide assistance to the guest (VIP, Elite Guest, etc)
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Works closely with Guest Service staff to ensure smooth handling of guest luggage, deliveries and special requests.
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Works closely with Chief Concierge and team for any guest recommendation
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Assist in other areas of the department as needed.
Product Functions
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Manages the staff at the Front Desk. Interviews, trains and schedules the staff. Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed
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Utilize Golden appropriately for a maximum guest recognition/satisfaction
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Assures that all financial and credit procedures are followed. Follows up on credit problems with Front Office Manager and/or Credit Manager. Reviews all paid-outs, rebates, Petty Cash disbursements and Direct Billings. Checks cashiers’ work at end of shift to ensure all transactions are reconciled with proper approvals and back up
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Takes action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and wellbeing of hotel guests and employees when senior managers are not available. Responds swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation
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Resolves customer glitch from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc. Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone
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Checks in guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible. Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged. Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room. Issues correct keys to the guest
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Checks out guest at end of stay. Ascertains guest satisfaction, collects keys, posts late charges and presents bill to guest. Settles bill accurately through credit card, direct bill / city ledger or cash transaction
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Conduct monthly Benchmark standard testing to line staff
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Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Front Office Manager/Director of Rooms
Profit Functions
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To drive upsell revenue at Front Office and have a strategy to achieve it
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Monitor and maintain expenses
What you bring
College Education or equivalent
At least 3 years with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, preferably in a front of house position or has been 3 years or more in supervisory level
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities
- Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
- 50％F&B outlet discount for other Four Seasons Hotel in Japan.
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Social insurance
- Define contribution benefit
- Yearly health checks up
Schedule & Hours:
- 40 working hours per week.
- 10 days off every month except February （9 days）
