Guest Experience Maker (GEM)

Scope of Work

As Guest Experience Maker (GEM), I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses Douro Valley to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. By embracing the Six Senses vision and values, I will deliver an exceptional experience for guests and develop hosts to be the very best they can be.

I will fully embrace and safeguard the overall Wellness philosophy, concepts and programs such as Sleep with Six Senses and Grow with Six Senses. I will ensure that all wellness brand initiatives are fully embraced, and I will participate regularly in our Mission Wellness activities.

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will ensure to follow all directives on environmental protection and preservation, re-usage and minimum wastage, purchasing and packaging such as the abolition of single-use plastic by 2022. I will maintain a harmonious and sensitive approach to our environment and cultural surroundings.

In this role, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of all guest experience tasks to provide exceptional products and services within brand operating standards.

I will assist to ensure that all set policies, procedures, best practices are in place and rigorously enforced.

A high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene, plus comprehensive knowledge of safety, security and emergency procedures will be maintained in line with brand and statutory requirements.

All activities within the department will be carried out ethically, honestly and within the parameters of local law. Qualification : To execute the position of Guest Experience Maker (GEM), I have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results. I possess a minimum hospitality diploma / degree from a recognized hospitality school and more than one year’s experience in a similar hotel operational role.

I am a personally involved, visible and proactive host with excellent organizational skills. I have an intuitive sense of product and service quality, a passion for excellence and an understanding of the sophisticated needs of the luxury customer and I have experience and I am able to work in a cross-cultural environment positively.

Technical skills include MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. I am also familiar with various hotel systems including POS, PMS and CRM platforms. I have good knowledge of food and beverage service including kitchen skills. I have excellent knowledge of guest related functions and guest service.

I have an excellent command of written and spoken English with some knowledge of the local language and customs. I will maintain a thorough understanding of Six Senses in terms of guidelines, rules and regulations, brand and operating standards, facilities and services. Accommodation Provided : Yes Benefit : Uniforms

Meals

Health Insurance

Others to be discussed during interview process