• American Airlines Careers | Lead Representative, Premium Guest Services Job, London LHR

    Location London, UK
    Posted

    Job Description

    The job is part of the Premium Guest Services leadership team within our International & Cargo Division. You will support and develop a team of Premium Service agents to deliver a safe and first class airport and lounge experience to our Premium Customers. In addition, you will have responsibility which can include training, administration and identified projects. .

    Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:


    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Health & Safety

    • maintain and promote the Company H & S policies and procedures

    • report all accidents and injuries to the Duty Manager at the earliest opportunity

    • report all faulty or hazardous equipment to the relevant authority

    • be responsible for stopping any dangerous practices or behaviors and documenting any resulting corrective actions

    • report unresolved dangerous practices or equipment to the Duty Manager

    • conduct the initial employee injury investigations and report findings to the Premium Guest Services Duty Manager for their analysis and further investigation

    • participate in the Premium Guest Services safety meetings

    • complete the required number of safety observations per month and enter into the PFS system

    • Leading & Managing Others (an identified group of Premium Guest Service Agents)

    • be responsible for attendance and performance

    • ensure effective return to work interviews are conducted on return from sick leave

    • provide feedback on a regular basis including coaching & counseling

    • conduct investigations and first level disciplinaries

    • seek guidance and support from HR on employee issues

    • conduct annual performance reviews

    • identify training needs and liaise with management on further action

    • ensure training compliance

    • take an active part in recruitment and induction of new hires

    • monitor all aspects of the Premium Customer experience and allocate resource to ensure correct staffing levels are maintained at all times

    • alert the Duty Manager of any shortfall in staffing levels that may cause an adverse effect on the Premium Guest Services operation

    • monitor the service levels received from contractors, and provide constructive feedback to the Duty Manager on service failures

    • monitor the teams membership sales, excess baggage collections and T-REX overrides if applicable

    • attend meetings when requested To proactively support Premium Guest Services and CEL initiatives

    • Operational cover

    • To support daily operations within the department in any capacity required

    • provide and ensure the best possible level of Premium Guest Services at all times

    • resolve Premium Guest Services and operational problems

    • report PRM service failures to BAA and Duty Manager

    • prepare and deliver agent operational briefings

    • monitor and ensure premium service standards are meet by all contractors

    • monitor, document and take corrective action on Soleil tracking errors, ATAC discrepancies, code 35 & 39 baggage mishandlings and Immigration fines

    • ensure Premium contact points are adequately maintained

    • ensure the appearance of our facilities and Premium contact points is to an acceptable standard, this includes all areas of the Admirals Club, Flagship and Arrivals Lounges

    • Administration

    • assist with compiling the departments’ rosters and obtain Duty Manager sign off before publication

    • prepare the departments’ daily work sheets

    • check staffing levels in all work areas before requesting the allocation of overtime from a Duty Manager

    • monitor and maintain accurate records for shift changes and vacation bids

    • check the daily exception log and notify the relevant Team Leader of any attendance issues

    • compile the month end reports for Duty Manager

    • be responsible for overseeing all supplies and relevant stock control

    • be responsible for lounge, food and beverage and general supplies and advising any shortages to Premium Guest Services Duty Manager. To monitor all stock levels

    • Training

    • be responsible for identifying Agent training requirements throughout the department

    • be responsible for reviewing and adapting existing training courses or designing new courses

    • deliver new hire familiarization training

    • support the Acting Operational Coordinator training

    • deliver on the job training as and when required

    • ensure 100% compliance on required training is achieved within the Agent group

    • identify non-compliance to the relevant manager

    • monitor station training compliance and report findings to Duty Manager

    • liaise with FSU as and when required

    • Projects

    • take ownership and lead on specifically identified projects

    • carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the post.


    Job Requirements

    • Hold a valid BAA airside pass

    • Completed GSAT training

    • Excellent SABRE skills in all areas of Premium Guest Services or willingness to learn

    • Completed LCRO training

    • Be in possession of a valid DVLA driving license the post holder will be expected to hold a valid BAA driving license

    • Proven experience or ability to effectively manage people

    • Ability to effectively manage and resolve workplace conflict

    • Knowledge and understanding of Company’s policies & procedures

    • Strong interpersonal skills

    • Strong customer focus

    • Strong administration and organizational skills

    • Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal English)

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and be respectful of opposing views and opinions

    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize demanding and conflicting workloads

    • Ability to work independently using own initiative and demonstrate a solution orientated approach

    • Be a team player

    • Ability to deal with difficult discussions sensitively and effectively

    • Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

    • Have a reliable and flexible approach to working hours (weekends, bank holidays, early and late start and finish times)

    • Confidence, ability to build credibility and working relationships

    • Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision

    • Willingness to engage in further development

    • Show adaptability and have a willingness to change

    • Desirable Qualifications

    • Previous leadership/supervisory experience

    • Knowledge of the Health and Safety Regulations

    • Previous experience of devising and delivering training

    • Previous experience of managing projects

    Job Details

    Company: American Airlines

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Job Location: London, United kingdom

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