Under the supervision of the Hotel Director, the Guest Relations Manager provides tailored concierge services to our guests and effectively manages the operation of the Guest Service team in order to exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Manages directly and effectively the Guest Service team;
• Ensures guests receive an accurate answer to their questions and an immediate appropriate resolution to their issues;
• Monitors complaints and incidents;
• Maintains a close working relationship with all heads of departments to efficiently handle any issues;
• Monitors and supervises the Guest Service team training;
• Ensures all financial transactions and cash floats are correctly processed and recorded.
• Fluent English, oral and written and 3 additional European languages (Italian, Portuguese, German, Spanish and French);
• Extensive experience in a 4/5 star hotel or resort;
• Experience in the cruise industry;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Publisher;
• Knowledge of Fidelio Cruise System is an advantage;
• Excellent communication and customer care skills;
• Problem solving and stress tolerance;
• Excellent organisation and managerial skills;
• Initiative and proactive approach;
• STCW95 certification is compulsory (basic fire fighting, personal survival techniques, elementary first aid, personal security and social responsibility);
• A recognised medical certification is required before starting to work on board.
At MSC Cruises we need the best people to help us deliver outstanding cruise experiences around the world. Join our team, and we will show you the visionary spirit and strong values behind the development of our groundbreaking health and safety protocol, which enabled us to be the first major cruise line to restart in August 2020 as well as set the standard for the entire cruise industry, and broader travel and tourism sector.
Currently we are doubling our guest capacity and emerge stronger from the pandemic situation with our commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from our marine operations by 2050. We are going to need enthusiastic and talented people to support this leadership and vision as we forge ahead.
A career at sea is filled with opportunities to progress and develop, both personally and professionally. Working in this fascinating, atypical environment can be a hugely rewarding experience, where teamwork and initiative are of equal importance and where no two days are the same.