Restaurant Guest Relations Manager

We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time Restaurant Guest Relations Manager to join Hélène Darroze team at the award-winning 5-Star Deluxe Connaught Hotel.

Department:

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, our Three Michelin Star restaurant is seeking an exceptional Restaurant Guest Relations Manager to deliver personalised, intuitive and memorable experiences for our guests. You will be responsible for building strong guest relationships, managing VIP experiences and ensuring the highest standards of luxury hospitality at every touchpoint.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and personalised service.
• Build and maintain relationships with VIP, regular and returning guests.
• Manage guest feedback, requests and special occasions.
• Work closely with the Reservations and Restaurant teams to ensure a seamless guest journey.
• Maintain accurate guest profiles and preferences.
• Support and uphold the restaurant's world-class service standards.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in Guest Relations, Reception, Reservations or a similar luxury hospitality role.
• Experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant or five-star hotel preferred.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for luxury hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist, Osteopath and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour employee assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant employee recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Employee of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our infamous restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Staff Party, Annual Staff Children Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

This is a full time role requiring 40 hours per week.