[OliOli® Dubai] Assistant Guest Engagement Manager at OliOli

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Guest Engagement, Leadership, Team Management, Guest Satisfaction, Duty Manager, Program Implementation, Feedback Collection, Training Development, Staff Scheduling, Operational Management, Recruitment, Performance Evaluation, Communication Skills, Execution Skills, Problem Solving, Attention To Detail

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Position: Assistant Guest Engagement Manager Location: Dubai, UAE Executive Summary Join an amazing group of people at OliOli® and help their mission to deliver exciting, joyful, differentiated, world-class, and incredibly fun experiences to children that nurture their innate sense of curiosity and exploration. OliOli® (means joy in the Hawaiian language) is a multiple award-winning contemporary childrens museum that opened to rave reviews in 2017. Founded by a group of parents who are passionate about open-ended non-judgmental play, OliOli® entails 8 interactive galleries comprising over 45 hands-on exhibits. The awesome team at OliOli® comes from over 18 countries including United States, Scotland, Switzerland, Colombia, India, Philippines, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Latvia, and Iran. Find out more information about OliOli® @ www.olioli.ae or www.instagram.com/olioliuae. FOUNDERS BACKGROUND We are young parents who have been blessed to follow our dream. Our dream is for children to be happier, more creative, more imaginative, more informed, inspired, aware, balanced and amazed. We aim to see joy on the faces of children. POSITION OVERVIEW The Assistant Guest Engagement Manager will be a member of the senior team leading the guest engagement efforts at OliOli® Dubai. Among other things, they will be responsible for (a) all aspects of guest engagement and satisfaction including continuously strengthening and actively leading/inspiring a team of 15-20 frontline professionals, (b) supporting the implementation of different programs on a periodic basis, and (c) contributing to a culture of flawless execution of guest experiences and continuous improvement. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Guest Engagement / Satisfaction: Act as the Duty Manager on the floor and take full control of the museum operations on those occasions Take full ownership of leading all aspects of guest engagement / satisfaction Ensure that all children/guests visiting OliOli® have an awesome and memorable experience through a highly talented, effective, kind and committed frontline team Guest feedback: Accurately measure and respond to guest satisfaction on a periodic basis: Effectively collect information from guests to understand how they spend their time in the space and how we can improve that experience through (a) reviews (b) frontline team and (c) guest interactions Spend time on the floor, particularly during special program implementation to understand guest feedback and address it as appropriate Structured compilation and sharing of the guest feedback with colleagues to address the complaints raised and avoid similar problems in the future Identify any patterns/systemic issues in relation to guest dissatisfaction and resolve them in an optimal and appropriate manner Check the various virtual platforms where guests provide their feedback and respond to guests as appropriate/required Based on guest feedback, identify galleries/programs which require new/additional content and resources Ensure that the frontline team is well-equipped to engage with different types of group visits, including field trips and birthday party visits Leadership: Ensure that the team has a thorough understanding of why OliOli® exists, and why we do what we do Recruit/develop superstar facilitators as part of the frontline team Contribute towards a positive, genuine, team-based, guest-first centric culture Keep team morale high through a) recognizing star performers b) encouraging and enabling others to outperform c) sincerely caring for their development and growth d) having informal gatherings for team building activities, etc. Supervise and oversee the performance of the frontline team; assess/evaluate and provide constructive feedback regularly with a continuous focus on their development and on improving guest satisfaction Bring positive energy to the floor, and inspire the frontline team to ensure that kids/guests are having an amazing time Develop + implement a training calendar for the frontline team that enables them to excel at engaging with guests in a meaningful way; bring in experts as/when appropriate + necessary Ensure and enable transparent/effective communication within the team Address team concerns, constraints, grievances in an empathetic and compassionate manner Implementing the creative calendar: Create the execution framework to deliver a variety of creative programs throughout the year Develop a solid understanding of the programs and prepare the execution plan on a quarterly basis; prep the team and ensure they have clarity/visibility of expectations from them in relation to the programming activities Work with local colleges and other institutions to identify and create a pool of part-time talent; develop and implement training programs to ensure they are able to deliver to the OliOli® standard Take a particularly hands-on (on the floor) approach during bigger events and activations; speak with guests on a daily basis during such times to understand feedback and opportunities for improvement Work with other colleagues to prepare a detailed debrief for each program Operations/admin: Manage the staffing schedule to optimize guest experience and satisfaction Be responsible for all other administrative and operational aspects of the venue Prepare monthly reports + ensure that the knowledge in relation to the guest engagement function is institutionalized through the right documents, templates and systems Create mechanism with the creative to allow team members to submit ideas and carry through from concept to delivery QUALIFICATIONS Prior leadership experience within a guest engagement role in the relevant industry is a MUST Minimum of 7-year work experience, including in Dubai is a MUST Ability to work within a highly diverse and multicultural environment Exceptional communication skills Outcomes driven Traits & Characteristics Self-starter and self-motivated; thrives in a team-oriented and collaborative environment Thoughtful, conscientious, and genuine Lots of positive energy; respectful of diversity; patient and empathetic; friendly; courteous Excellent organization and execution skills – with strong attention to detail Resilient and quick learner Education College degree is required.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Guest Engagement Manager will lead all aspects of guest engagement and satisfaction, including actively leading and inspiring a frontline team of 15-20 professionals. Key duties involve acting as the Duty Manager, managing guest feedback, developing the team, and overseeing the execution framework for creative programs.