About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A historic landmark with modern energy. History comes to life with modern energy at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid. In the very heart of the capital - within walking distance of all the key attractions - seven historic buildings have been transformed into one dynamic destination. With rooftop dining by Spanish celebrity chef Dani García, Asian-Mediterranean cuisine at our award-winning modern cocktail bar and restaurant Isa, and a four-level Wellness Centre with a sun-splashed pool terrace, Four Seasons is bringing a new level of luxury and service to locals and guests alike.

About the role

Reporting to the Front Office Manager, the Guest Experience Manager will deliver a seamless, personalized guest experience from pre-arrival to departure. Anticipating needs and ensuring flawless service across departments, you'll uphold the highest standards of luxury hospitality. With warmth, professionalism, and local expertise, you'll create memorable moments that inspire guest loyalty.
What you will do

General

* As a Department Head and Brand Ambassador, be highly knowledgeable of all hotel and facility information, hours of operation, key personnel, special activities, and functions in the hotel.

* Act, in the absence of Duty or senior management, in all matters concerning the safety, security and well-being of hotel guests.

* Prepare and attend weekly and monthly meetings such as Rooms, OPS, Morning, Quality, Group Resume and other Dpt. Heads meetings.

* Lead and deliver training sessions organized by PnC: Glitchology.

Guest Experience

* Lead and manage the full guest experience department, ensuring personalized service and flawless coordination from pre-arrival to post-departure.

* Organize the journey of our top VIPs including suite guests, Four Seasons Elite and High Return guests and others, pre, during and post their stay.

* Send pre-arrival communications, block rooms according to preferences, and oversee VIP preparations and amenities.

* Collaborate with all departments (F&B, IRD, Concierge, Front Desk, Housekeeping) to deliver a seamless and anticipatory guest experience.

* Engage with guests throughout their stay, gathering feedback, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring all requests are met with care.

* Ensure Golden is kept updated with all guest preferences.

* Handle guest complaints and actively manage Glitches. Ensure guests are met on time, and negative experiences are offset prior to departure.

* Promote hotel amenities, experiences, and local highlights to enhance the stay and drive guest satisfaction.

* Complete Manager's checklist daily

* Help and supervise the GEX team with the checklist when needed and assist, in the presence of heavy volume, in the areas of Front Office, Concierge and Guest Services.

People Management

* Supervise the department's monthly expenses, ensure all finance procedures are correctly taken.

* Labor management: schedules, extra hours control etc.

* Conduct the monthly audit of supplier invoices, i.e. for flowers, L&F, etc.

* Control stock with the team, ordering supplies when needed through Birchstreet.

* Provide guidance, coaching, and motivation to the Guest Experience team, fostering a culture of excellence and service passion.

* Conduct interviews and staff hiring when needed.

* Assist with the on-boarding and training of new team members from interns to Asst. Managers

* Perform Annual reviews to the Asst. Managers as well as give feedback and guidance when needed.

* Assist the Asst. Managers with team annual reviews and communicating warnings, corrective actions and other feedback.

* Supervise team development and career aspirations

* Maintain strong relationships with vendors and partners, leveraging local expertise to curate unique, memorable experiences.

* Monitor and report on guest satisfaction trends, feedback, and performance metrics to support continuous improvement.

* Monitor Qualtrics seeking improvement. Reply to Google negative reviews, TripAdvisor reviews and Booking.com. Follow guidelines.

* Follow up with Global GEX projects and initiatives launched or driven by Corporate Team.

* Participate actively in other Global Guest Experience calls / meetings.

What you bring

* Minimum 3 years of luxury hotel experience in Front Desk, Guest Experience or Concierge.

* Have fluency in English and Spanish

* Minimum 1 year managing a medium- sized team

* Must have experience in Opera

* Strong leadership & organizational skills required

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

* Foster creativity

* Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

* Skilled in active listening and providing constructive feedback to support team development.

What we offer:

* Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package.

* Excellent Training and Development opportunities.

* Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort (Employee Travel Program).

* Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms.

* 50 natural days of vacation, and the day of the birthday free.

* Complimentary Private Health insurance.

* Complimentary Employee Meals.

Schedule & Hours:

This is a full-time position.

This role might operate on a rotating shift basis, covering morning and evening shifts throughout the week, including weekends.