Guest Relations Agent

**ROCCO FORTE HOTELS**
**MASSERIA TORRE MAIZZA**
**Puglia**

**GUEST RELATIONS AGENT - SEASON 2024**

Opened in May 2019, Masseria Torre Maizza is located in the most glamorous destination on the Italian Adriatic coast. Surrounded by ancient olive groves, the renovated 16th century masseria is filled with thoughtful design accents and details to create a unique sense of place, from the stunning Olga Polizzi-designed rooms and suites to the romantic sunset rooftop bar and elegant restaurant overlooking the swimming pool. The resort also features a 9-hole executive golf course, a private beach club and an indulgent Spa.

Main Purpose:
The Guest Relations Agent is at Guests’ disposal to listen and to anticipate their needs, ensuring a pleasant and satisfying stay.

Reports to: Guest Relations Manager.

Main duties & responsibilities:

- Create and maintain warm and sincere relationship with guests and colleagues, handling complaints, according to the company policies, procedures and standards;
- Address complaints (escalating to the Guest Relations Manager when needed) and go the extra mile to make sure our Guests are satisfied;
- Responsible for a warm reception to our guests while ensuring they are satisfied, assisted and guided throughout their stay;
- Ensure daily presence in the outlets, to ensure guest satisfaction & feedback on stay;
- Assistance to Front Office for Check-in procedures when required;
- Maintain the Guest database for future bookings, considering the preferences and updates guest profiles accordingly;
- Assist (together with the Guest Relations Manager) travel agents in the absence of the Sales Team representative;
- Ensure consistent communication between department managers, following up on guest requests and complaints;
- Promote the hotel outlets and activities.

We offer:

- Seasonal contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo.
- Learning & development activities and career opportunities.
- Opportunity to stay in one of our hotels at a reduced rate (35€ per night) upon reaching 6 working months. You will also be entitled to 50% discount at bars and restaurants of the Company and 20% discount on wellness treatments at our Spa and on products "Irene Forte".
- Staff celebrations.

Competencies required:

- Collaboration: Be able and willing to work as a team within the department and with other departments.
- Personal Effectiveness & Communication: Demonstrate self-control and present information clearly and with confidence.
- Personal development: Be open to and accept constructive feedback and use it to improve. Ongoing dialogue with Head of Department on own performance objectives.
- Business orientation: Be able to follow guidelines and priorities assigned by Head of the Department in order to achieve goals in a timely and satisfactory way. Perform his/her tasks with integrity.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrate technical competence and knowledge related to the role.

Other requirements:

- Professional experience, preferably at international level, in the same role;
- Advanced level of English knowledge. A third language is preferred;
- Knowledge of hotel management software (e.g. Opera);
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Strong passion for hospitality and attention to details.

Workplace: Masseria Torre Maizza, Contrada Coccaro s.n, 72015, Savelletri di Fasano (BR), Puglia.

Contratto di lavoro: Tempo pieno, Tempo determinato

Benefit:

- Mensa aziendale
- Orario flessibile

Orario:

- Orario flessibile
- Turni
- Weekend

Tipi di retribuzione supplementare:

- Maggiorazione lavoro festivo
- Quattordicesima
- Straordinario
- Tredicesima