{"id":1185973,"url":"https://alion.io/job/accor-group-guest-service-manager-3","title":"Guest Service Manager","company":{"id":8914,"name":"Accor Group","domain":"accor.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/accor-group","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Southampton, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":null,"max":14,"currency":"GBP","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":38000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T08:44:01Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T14:46:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Why work for Accor?\nWe are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.\nBy joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. To discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/\nDo what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS\n Join ibis Southampton Centre as our Guest Service Manager and play a key role in leading the guest experience at one of Southampton's most conveniently located hotels. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.01, excellent employee benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression.\nWe're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated hospitality professional to join our team as Guest Service Manager. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead from the front, supporting the day-to-day operation of the hotel while ensuring every guest receives a warm welcome, exceptional service and a memorable stay.\nLocated in the heart of Southampton, just a short walk from Southampton Central Station, the cruise terminals, shopping districts and key business locations, ibis Southampton Centre welcomes a diverse mix of leisure, business and international travellers throughout the year.\nThe Role\nAs Guest Service Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the hotel across reception, bar and public areas. You'll act as a role model for the team, ensuring service standards are consistently delivered while helping to drive operational efficiency, guest satisfaction and team engagement.\nWorking closely with the management team, you'll take ownership of guest feedback, support team development and help ensure the hotel operates safely, efficiently and profitably.\nKey responsibilities include:\nSupervising front desk, reception, bar and restaurant operations\nManaging daily shifts and staffing levels in line with business needs\nSupporting, coaching and mentoring team members\nDelivering exceptional customer service at every stage of the guest journey\nManaging check-ins, check-outs and room inventory\nHandling VIP guest requests and preferences\nResolving guest concerns and ensuring effective follow-up\nCoordinating with housekeeping and maintenance teams\nPreparing and serving food and beverage items when required\nSupporting recruitment, onboarding and training activities\nMaintaining compliance with health, safety, security and data protection procedures\nAbout You\nWe're looking for a confident and customer-focused leader with at least two years' hospitality experience, ideally within a front office, reception or supervisory role.\nYou'll be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and a natural ability to build positive relationships with both guests and colleagues. Experience using Opera or similar property management systems is highly desirable, along with the ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve challenges professionally.\nMost importantly, you'll be passionate about hospitality and committed to helping your team deliver outstanding guest experiences every day.\nWhy Join Us?\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, city-centre hotel and become part of a growing hospitality business that invests in its people. 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