Lead, Guest Experience | Odette

at  The Lo Behold Group

Located in the iconic National Gallery, Odette is a three Michelin starred fine dining restaurant by Chef-Owner Julien Royer. Odette presents modern French cuisine guided by Julien’s lifelong respect for seasonality, terroir and artisanal produce.
Odette is part of The Lo and Behold Group, a hospitality company known for its ability to create timeless destinations and thought-leading experiences.
As a team, we are very passionate about the potential our industry has in shaping a city and take great pride in grooming the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Our Guest Experience team is integral to the guest experience, and is often the first encounter with our brand. This role sets the scene for our Front of House to be able to deliver unparalleled service and experiences to our guests.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Guest Experience Leadership
• Ensure that all guests receive a warm welcome and exceptional service through phone call, email, Whatsapp and other communication channels
• Recruiting, Interviewing and Training of all Guest Experience Team Members.
• Put together SOP’s to address and resolve any guest concerns or complaints promptly and professionally.
• Monitor and maintain the Behold Julien high standards of service quality and guest satisfaction
• Team Leadership and Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop the guest services team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members.
• Conduct training sessions on service excellence, guest interaction, and operational procedures
• Operations
• Coordinate with the Behold Julien venues and other departments to ensure seamless communication and service delivery.
• Oversee 7R Table Management System of reservations and seating arrangements to optimize the dining experience and manage guest flow.
• Oversee Zendesk, ticketing software system and ensure that all Guest Experience Agents are fully trained on said operating system.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies
• Service Improvement and Administration
• Continuously evaluate and improve guest service processes and standards.
• Collect and analyze guest feedback to identify areas for enhancement and implement action plans.
• Manage scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage during peak times.
• Maintain accurate records of guest interactions, incidents, and feedback.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in guest services within the fine dining establishment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Seven Rooms Table Management system.
• Strong understanding of fine dining operation and service standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and restaurant management software.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

We love people who:

• Go above and beyond to make someone else’s day
• Are thoughtful and kind, while upholding high standards
• Own outcomes and drive solutions
• Are ever-curious and always learning

Benefits:
We believe in taking care of our people, so they can take care of others. We recognise and support each individual through our TLBG Partnership Programme (a monthly sales incentive), medical and insurance coverage, employee dining discounts across our venues, celebrations for each individual’s key milestones, as well as one month sabbaticals for long-service individuals.
Take an inside look at our culture or find out more here.
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Click on Apply or send your CV via Whatsapp to 80687635.
Should your application progress to the next stage, we will be in contact to arrange for an interview

Please refer the Job description for details