Club InterContinental Manager at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: Thailand, Chiang Mai
Hotel: IC - Chiang Mai The Mae Ping (CNXWC), 153 Sridonchai Road Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai, 50100
Job number: 170854
Key Responsibilities
Inspire Incredible and Personalised Guest Experiences
- Translate Inspire Incredible into daily service behaviours through genuine connections, thoughtful gestures and anticipation of individual needs.
- Oversee the Club guest journey from pre-arrival planning and personalised welcome through departure and follow-up.
- Use guest preferences and stay history to create relevant experiences while protecting guest privacy.
- Share local knowledge and curate recommendations that connect guests with Chiang Mai’s culture, heritage and community.
- Ensure appropriate recognition of VIPs, returning guests, InterContinental Ambassador and Royal Ambassador members, and IHG One Rewards members, delivering benefits according to applicable programme terms.
- Coordinate with Front Office, Housekeeping, Concierge, Culinary and Food & Beverage to ensure seamless service.
Guest Love Score and Service Recovery
- Drive departmental actions that contribute to achieving or exceeding the hotel’s approved Guest Love Score target.
- Review guest feedback, survey results, complaints and online reviews to identify service gaps and recurring concerns.
- Develop corrective action plans with clear owners, deadlines and follow-up measures.
- Engage with guests during their stay, resolving concerns promptly within delegated authority and confirming satisfaction.
- Share guest insights during briefings and departmental meetings, turning feedback into practical service improvements.
- Encourage authentic guest feedback in accordance with IHG policies.
Club InterContinental Operations and Brand Standards
- Manage daily lounge operations and all approved Club food and beverage presentations.
- Maintain service delivery, presentation, ambience, cleanliness and colleague grooming in line with current InterContinental and Club InterContinental standards.
- Verify Club access and entitlements accurately, explaining benefits clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate food quality, replenishment, dietary requirements and allergen communication with Culinary and Food & Beverage.
- Conduct operational checks and maintain readiness for brand assessments and quality audits.
- Maintain effective handovers, guest records and departmental operating procedures.
People Leadership
- Recruit, train, coach and develop colleagues to deliver confident, intuitive and personalised luxury service.
- Embed Inspire Incredible in onboarding, briefings, coaching and recognition.
- Plan rosters according to occupancy, lounge usage, service demand and approved staffing levels.
- Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
- Build knowledge of Club benefits, loyalty programmes, local experiences, service recovery and food and beverage offerings.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, inclusion and a culture where colleagues feel comfortable raising concerns.
Financial and Commercial Performance
- Manage payroll, food, beverage and operating expenses within approved budgets.
- Monitor stock, consumption and wastage, taking corrective action where required.
- Support Club upgrades and relevant additional revenue opportunities through clear communication of value and benefits.
- Review productivity and operating results, improving efficiency while maintaining brand standards and guest experience.
Safety and Compliance
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, allergen awareness and responsible beverage service practices.
- Ensure compliance with guest privacy, security and hotel policies.
- Train colleagues in emergency procedures and promptly address incidents, hazards and maintenance defects.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree or diploma in hospitality management or a related field preferred.
- Previous management or supervisory experience in a luxury hotel’s Club Lounge, Front Office or guest experience operation.
- Strong understanding of personalised luxury service, lounge operations and food and beverage service.
- Proven ability to lead teams, resolve guest concerns and improve guest satisfaction.
- Strong communication, planning, financial awareness and coaching skills.
- Proficiency in English; Thai and additional languages are an advantage.
- Experience with hotel property management systems and guest preference management.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
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