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We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Washington D.C. as our new Guest Experiences Manager. Reporting to the Director of Front Office, the Guest Experience Manager oversees the Concierge and Royal Service departments and ensures all VIP and ALL (Accor Live Limitless) guests receive an exceptional, seamless experience throughout their stay. This role manages all aspects of the guest journey — from pre-arrival to post-departure — ensuring service excellence, attention to detail, and adherence to Fairmont brand and LQA standards.

Guest Experience & Service Excellence

Ensure all Guest Services, Concierge, and Royal Service Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and LQA standards are consistently followed.
Coordinate the full guest journey for VIP and ALL guests — including pre-arrival, arrival, in-house, and departure stages — to deliver a seamless and personalized experience.
Review upcoming arrivals daily (10-day window) and communicate relevant details, preferences, and requirements to all departments.
Ensure guest preferences and recognition standards are consistently met in collaboration with Front Office and Housekeeping.
Conduct pre-arrival outreach to confirm preferences and special arrangements.
Maintain contact with guests during their stay to ensure needs are met and concerns are addressed promptly.
Ensure billing accuracy and that final folios are prepared and delivered prior to guest departure.

Communication & Coordination

Liaise closely with key operational departments (Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Engineering, etc.) to ensure all guest details and expectations are clearly communicated.
Compile and distribute accurate daily and weekly VIP and ALL guest reports, highlighting upcoming arrivals, in-house guests, and special notes.
Communicate guest feedback and ensure all relevant teams are informed of previous experiences, preferences, and service recovery actions.
Coordinate guest itineraries and ground transportation for VIPs and loyalty guests when applicable.

Performance & Service Recovery

Review all VIP and loyalty guest incidents; ensure appropriate follow-up and resolution in collaboration with relevant departments.
Monitor service consistency and ensure procedures and standards for loyalty/VIP guests are met or exceeded daily.
Identify opportunities to enhance guest recognition and personalization programs across the operation.

Leadership & Team Development

Oversee and provide leadership to the Concierge and Royal Service departments, ensuring consistent alignment with Fairmont service and operational standards.
Recruit, train, and develop the Concierge and Royal Service teams with a focus on engagement, professionalism, and service excellence.
Provide daily communication, motivation, and coaching to ensure consistent performance across all guest experience functions.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, applying corrective action and coaching when needed.
Prepare and manage team schedules in accordance with budget guidelines and standards, ensuring accurate payroll reconciliation is completed within set deadlines.
Support the Front Office operation as needed to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled, maintaining operational oversight and decision-making responsibility during assigned shifts.
Promote a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement within the Guest Experience and Front Office teams.

What’s in it for you:

Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Rate of Pay: $63,000 - $75,000

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years' previous management experience in Front Office operations
Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management is an asset
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills; written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of computerized Front Office systems required with emphasis in Micros-Fidelio based programs
Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Enthusiastic team player, with strong self-initiative
Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Fairmont Washington DC, Georgetown

Located in Washington’s fashionable West End and adjacent to historic Georgetown, the newly renovated Fairmont Washington, D.C. welcomes guests in capital style. With a sunlit urban courtyard that soothes the spirit, the Fairmont is the perfect hotel for business or leisure travel. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is known for its engaging service and stylish surroundings. A relaxing visit to our hotel's fitness center, indoor pool and serene courtyard also provide guests with an array of rejuvenating experiences. The finest meeting space, accommodations, and personal service will draw you back to our four-diamond, luxury Washington, D.C. hotel's accommodations time and again.

Reintroducing a D.C. Icon

Welcome to a city that’s perpetually changing, yet timeless in its grandeur and elegance. And nowhere in the nation’s capital reflects this duality quite like Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown. While you’re visiting, we invite you to experience our outstanding hospitality—and to enjoy our recent renovation, which has added a dazzling new ballroom and revitalized our lobby, bar and courtyard to embody the beauty of the region, from blossoming cherry trees to the striking grid pattern upon which D.C. is built.

At the heart of our transformation is our new 2,990-square-foot (280-square-meter) Kennedy Ballroom, destined to become one of D.C.’s most sought-after venues for weddings, conferences and everything in between. Adjacent to our Grand Ballroom and bedecked in the latest audiovisual technology and elegant decor, the Kennedy Ballroom will turn any gathering of up to 300 guests into a night they’ll never forget. With over 30,000 square feet (2,800 square meters) of meeting and event space, we have the perfect setting for any function. For cocktail receptions and more casual events, our completely remodeled lobby and courtyard are perfect for mingling, networking or just unwinding after a successful event.

Address	2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Property Type	Hotel
# Jobs	15

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