Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall, unites the allure and heritage of Raffles with one of the world’s most historic addresses with a name is synonymous with luxury, glamour, and extraordinary adventure. 

This fine Grade II* listed Edwardian building has been transformed with 120 rooms and suites along with a collection of 85 exceptional branded residences. Within The OWO destination there are a total of nine restaurants and three bars, including one by our signature chef Mauro Colagreco. The Guerlain spa and Pillar Wellness offer the latest in wellbeing, and a 600 seated-capacity grand ballroom, The Whitehall, is perfect for all kinds of special occasions and events.

Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shaped the modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions and connections. 

At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family. ​

An exceptional opportunity presents itself for an Assistant Guest Relations Manager to join the Rooms Department at Raffles London at the OWO.

Reporting into the Director of Guest Relations, you will be responsible for looking after every aspect of the guest journey – from the moment the reservation is made to the final departure - creating unique memories and ensuring Raffles London at The OWO becomes the destination of choice for the guests to return to - the place they feel at home.

Specifically, as the Assistant Guest Relations Manager, your responsibility’s will include:

• Acting as a hotel ambassador promoting hotel offerings and sharing quirks and insights of the hotel’s vibrant history
• Creating positive environment for both colleagues and guests proactively obtaining the feedback and looking out for any clues that could be act on to enhance guest experience
• Engaging in genuine non scripted conversations creating a home away from feel for all the guests
• Remaining a first point of contact before guest arrival and following up on any further requests (pre-arrival email, call, Alliants)
• Assisting with any celebrations hosted while in residence
• Looking after kids’ program and pets program
• Ensuring all the VIP guests are met and receive a warm welcome and introduction to the hotel
• Ensuring that all the special requests, preferences and items requested are available for the whole duration of the guest stay
• Conducting VIP room checks
• Guest profile management
• Ensuring all the daily reports and memos are prepared in timely manner, and shared with relevant teams
• Working closely with Executive Office and Sales Teams on recognition initiatives happening around the hotel (drinks reception, gifting program in place, VIP arrival)
• Ensuring the teams are aware of the guests staying in house, guests’ movements, special requests, special occasions, allergies, dietary requirements, group arrival, departures.
• Presenting daily VIP arrivals during the morning meeting, as well as VIP summary and memos during the Operations Meeting
• Ensuring the follow up after guest stay to remain a point of contact for future return visits

Who are we looking for?

• Friendly, warm and positive personality
• Team player willing to carry on any additional and unexpected tasks
• Excellent communication skills – efficiency in English, both verbal and written
• High attention to detail
• Ability to read guests and adhere interactions accordingly
• Enthusiastic and committed to always deliver consistent and personable service
• Passionate about delighting guests and enhancing their experience with non-scripted creative ways
• Genuine interest in people
• Recent experience within in 5-star hotels or relevant luxury customer facing environment
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Efficient in prioritising and self-managing the daily workload

Why join our Raffles team?

Not only will you be joining one of the world’s best hotels you will also receive great benefits including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
• Staff meals whist on duty.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.  
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.

What are the Raffles Values?

Be You: Be creative, innovative, and enthusiastic, showing your personality and flair.

Be Kind: Demonstrates humility and generosity through emotional connection with colleagues and guests.

Be Happy: Consistently uplifting colleagues and guests through a joyful connection and positive personality.

Be Confident: Openly shares knowledge and skills with other colleagues to achieve excellence.

Have Your Purpose: Demonstrating care and responsibility within your role, to make a tangible impact on the business.