**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25162686 **Job Category** Rooms & Guest Services Operations **Location** The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, PO Box 32348 KY1-1209, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands, KY1-1209VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=The%20Ritz-Carlton%20Grand%20Cayman%2C%20PO%20Box%2032348%20KY1-1209%2C%20Grand%20Cayman%2C%20Cayman%20Islands%2C%20Cayman%20Islands%2C%20KY1-1209) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Non-Management Guest Experience Expert (Concierge) Respond to guest requests for special arrangements or services (e.g., transportation, reservations, dry cleaning) by making arrangements or identifying appropriate providers. Respond to special requests from guests with unique needs and follow up to ensure satisfaction. Gather, summarize, and provide information to guests about the property and the surrounding area amenities, including special events and activities. Keep hotel’s Ladies and Gentlemen and guests constantly updated, maintaining good relationships with outside vendors. Discovers, gathers information about new local vendors and updates the team accordingly. Maintains a strong knowledge about local areas and ongoing events happening. Answer, record, and process all guest calls, messages, requests, questions, or concerns. Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Bell person, Housekeeping) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem. Qualified candidates must have: • A minimum of one year experience as concierge in a luxury 5 star hotel/resort required • Available to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends • Ability to stand for long periods of time • Excellent guest problem resolution experience and skills essential in addition to the ability to remain positive and calm under pressure • Enjoy interacting with guests, creating memorable experiences. • Must have an excellent telephone manner, verbal and written communication. • Positive, high attention to details and focused • Ability to multi task and take care of needs of multiple guests at the same time • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English • Excellent guest service skills • Strong knowledge of the Cayman Islands • Strong planning, organizing and follow up skills required with a focus on details • Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word) • Les Clefs d’Or membership preferred but not required Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build and experience that is memorable and unique. Our Guest Experience Experts take the initiative to deliver a wide range of services that guide guests through their entire stay. They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether processing operational needs, addressing guest requests, completing reports, or sharing the highlights of the local area, the Guest Experience Expert makes transactions feel like part of the experience. No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe work place, following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, protecting company assets, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Guest Experience Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Experience Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Related Work Experience: No related work experience. Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience. License or Certification: None _At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._ At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate. Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests. Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with. In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.