Accor Hotels
Guest Service Supervisor
Company
Role
Guest Service Supervisor
Location
Job type
Full-time
Posted
Yesterday
Salary
Job description
We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Guest Service Supervisor to join our team in Cairo, Egypt. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily front-of-house operations and lead our Guest Services team to deliver exceptional experiences at every guest touchpoint. You will be the backbone of our guest-facing operations, providing strategic leadership, resolving escalated concerns with empathy and professionalism, and maintaining the highest service standards across all interactions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our guests' experiences while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Supervise and coordinate daily front-of-house operations to ensure seamless guest experiences and efficient service delivery
- Lead, mentor, and support the Guest Services/Front Desk team through coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities
- Handle escalated guest concerns and complaints with empathy and assertiveness, implementing effective solutions that exceed expectations
- Maintain and enforce consistent service standards across all guest touchpoints, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures
- Schedule staff efficiently, manage shift coverage, and optimize team resources to meet operational demands
- Monitor team performance, conduct regular check-ins, and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Utilize guest management systems and property management software to track operations, guest preferences, and service metrics
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate guest services and resolve interdepartmental issues transparently
- Identify operational challenges and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction
- Maintain detailed records of guest interactions, complaints, and resolutions for quality assurance and analysis
- Ensure the team remains organized, motivated, and aligned with organizational goals and service excellence standards
- Demonstrate flexibility by working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, as operational needs require
Required Skills and Experience:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with guests and team members
- Strong proven leadership qualities and demonstrated management experience in a hospitality or customer service environment
- Proven ability to maintain high service levels under pressure while remaining calm and resilient
- Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities with a customer-focused mindset
- Proficiency in guest complaint handling and de-escalation techniques
- Experience with guest management systems and property management software (PMS)
- Strong organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and foster an inclusive team environment
- Demonstrated capability to analyze performance metrics and make data-driven decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous pre-opening hotel experience or experience with luxury hospitality brands
- Background in a supervisory or lead role within front-of-house operations
- Familiarity with multiple guest service platforms and reservation systems
- Experience coaching and developing team members for career advancement
- Knowledge of hospitality industry best practices and service standards
- Multilingual abilities (Arabic and English preferred for Cairo location)
- Certification in hospitality management or customer service excellence
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.