Guest Experience Manager

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

The Guest Experience Manager is responsible for leading and elevating the guest journey throughout all stages of the stay, ensuring exceptional personalized service and operational excellence. Acting as a key liaison between guests and hotel departments, this role oversees guest engagement initiatives, service recovery, VIP experiences, and team performance, while fostering a culture of luxury hospitality, genuine care, and attention to detail. The Guest Experience Manager will work closely with Front Office, Concierge, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage teams to create memorable experiences that drive guest satisfaction, loyalty, and brand advocacy.

• →Lead and coordinate all aspects of the guest experience, ensuring seamless and personalized service from pre-arrival through departure.
• →Manage guest engagement initiatives, including pre-arrival communication, VIP room assignments, amenities, special requests, and recognition programs.
• →Collaborate closely with Front Office, Concierge, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and other operational departments to ensure consistency in service delivery and guest communication.
• →Actively engage with guests throughout their stay, anticipating needs, gathering feedback, and ensuring concerns are resolved promptly and effectively.
• →Oversee service recovery efforts and guest feedback processes, identifying trends and implementing solutions to continuously enhance the guest experience.
• →Promote hotel experiences, services, and local attractions to maximize guest satisfaction and create memorable, personalized moments.
• →Lead, coach, and develop the Guest Experience team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence.
• →Monitor guest satisfaction scores, online reputation metrics, and departmental performance indicators, providing regular analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• →Build strong relationships with local partners and vendors to curate unique experiences that reflect the destination and brand standards.
• →Support operational initiatives and projects that enhance efficiency, drive guest loyalty, and strengthen the overall hotel experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Guest Experience, Front Office, Concierge, or Rooms Division within a luxury hotel environment.
• Previous leadership experience with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Concierge experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Opera PMS and hotel operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with experience interpreting guest feedback, satisfaction metrics, and service trends.
• Passion for luxury hospitality and a genuine desire to create exceptional guest experiences.

• Full-time position based at Hotel Danieli, Venice.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• You must possess the legal right to work in Italy.