Guest Services Manager

About Evermore Shape the Next Generation of Vacations! Welcome to Evermore Orlando Resort, the resort that’s redefining the Orlando vacation experience. Just steps away from Walt Disney World®, Evermore stretches across 1,100 acres and offers a one-of-a-kind blend of spacious, upscale vacation homes, flats, and villas alongside the luxurious Conrad hotel. Our Team Members are true trailblazers, reimagining the vacation experience for each guest. Here, guests create their own adventure, enjoying the best of both worlds: the space and comforts of vacation home rentals combined with the amenities and services of a world-class resort. Evermore Orlando Resort is an expansive and technically complex property spanning 1,100 acres with multiple operational components. The resort integrates resort-owned vacation rental homes, large-scale water features, and extensive recreational infrastructure. The eight-acre Evermore Bay lagoon includes advanced water treatment, circulation, and safety systems that require continuous monitoring. Two championship golf courses, numerous pools, water sports facilities, and a wide range of amenities, including pickleball courts, event spaces, and dining venues, further enhance the offerings. This diverse environment demands sophisticated engineering oversight to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability across all systems. Key Responsibilities Manage all functions of guest services team, including guest services agents, rooms control staff, night audit, and PBX operators to ensure a seamless and personalized guest experience throughout their stay.Be a visible leader in the operation, taking time to review operations and interact with guests and Team MembersCreate training materials for all guest services department positions including guest services, concierge, overnight and gate agentsCreate SOPs for the guest services department and keep them current through resort openingSet performance goals and conduct regular performance evaluations to foster a motivated and efficient team.Monitor and maintain the quality of guest services, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.Provide guidance, training, support, and recognition to team members, ensuring they deliver exceptional service to guestsHandle guest inquiries, complaints, and special requests in a prompt and professional manner.Implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty, ensuring that guests' needs are met or exceeded.Monitor room availability and ensure proper allocation of rooms based on guest preferences and booking requirements.Collaborate with housekeeping to ensure rooms are well-maintained and ready for guest arrivals.Manage staffing and training in conjunction with human resources, including hiring, training, and pre-opening activitiesEnsure guest service standards are upheld and monitor metrics, trends and feedbackSupervise the PBX department and implement best practices for telephone etiquette and handling guest calls with a focus on courtesy and efficiency.Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and other department leadersAssist in developing and managing the department's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, including labor and expensesEnsure operations run efficiently daily while managing long-term project planningStay up to date on guest services in the resort industry for benchmarking and new ideasEnsure safety and security protocols are properly trained, routinely inspected and adhered to dailyAssist guests to their units with luggage as needed upon request.Perform other duties as assigned.Able to work weekends, holidays and rotating schedule. Education, Skills And Experience Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).3+ years of guest service management within the high-end hospitality industry.Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team and interact with a wide range of peopleExcellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.Sound knowledge of resort property management systems, reservation systems, PBX operations, and front desk procedures.Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.Able to read and understand financials and budgetsProficient in standard computer programs including word and excelSelf-starter that can work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentInspired to lead Evermore brand and team member values at all timesCapable of working scheduled hours, including weekdays, weekends, nights and holidaysCapable of performing role in a busy work environmentProficient in reading safety procedures and operating guidelines / instructions in EnglishMust have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Physical Requirements Able to safely lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds.Ability to see, hear, smell, and use manual dexterity for all equipment.Able to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach extended periods of time.Able to be on your feet and walk long distances during 8-10 hours shifts.Subject to environmental conditions, work activities can occur inside and outside numerous pools, water sports facilities, and a wide range of amenities, including pickleball courts, event spaces, and dining venues, further enhance the offerings. This diverse environment demands sophisticated engineering oversight to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability across all systems. Post all this after physical requirements. Evermore Culture At Evermore, our purpose is Togetherness, and our vision is to make a more together world possible. Through relational wellness, we cultivate an inclusive, people-first culture where collaboration, trust, and respect empower every Team Member to thrive. Our Values guide how we think, make decisions, and show up for our guests, one another, and the moments that matter most. We are committed to acting with integrity, striving for the extraordinary, and recognizing that our greatest success comes when we succeed together. We offer our Team Members competitive pay, along with a range of benefits including FREE Life Insurance, FREE Short-Term Disability, FREE Long-Term Disability. Additionally, we provide affordable health benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for your dependents. Furthermore, we offer a 401K with employer match, a robust paid time off policy, parental and grandparent leave, as well as family and pet bereavement leave. We also have unique policies in support of our team and significant relationships in their lives. EOE/M/F/D/V