Executive Assistant – General Management, Guest Experience & Commercial Support

SOFITEL

Executive Assistant – General Management, Guest Experience & Commercial Support

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square is seeking a highly organized, polished, and service-driven Executive Assistant to support the General Manager and Executive Committee while playing a key role in guest experience management, service culture reinforcement, training support, and commercial coordination.

    This position goes beyond traditional administrative duties. The Executive Assistant will act as a guardian of the guest voice , ensuring timely, thoughtful, and brand-aligned responses across all guest feedback platforms, while also supporting internal culture, training, and sales coordination initiatives.

    The ideal candidate combines executive-level professionalism with a strong passion for hospitality, service excellence, and brand reputation.

    ** What’s in it for you:**

    • Unlimited career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally. The sky is your limit!
    • Make your mark, by being part of a high performing team which supports and inspires you to reach your highest potential
    • Give back through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities and local community based philanthropy.

    _ Key Responsibilities:_

    _ Executive & Administrative Support_

    • Provide high-level administrative support to the General Manager and Executive Committee.
    • Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and follow-up actions.
    • Prepare presentations, reports, agendas, and executive correspondence.
    • Track action items and commitments resulting from leadership meetings.
    • Serve as a liaison between the GM, department heads, corporate, and ownership as needed.
    • Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment.

    _ Guest Experience & Reputation Management_

    • Own and manage all guest responses across multiple platforms, including guest satisfaction surveys, social media reviews (Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp, etc.), Brand and third-party feedback channels
    • Ensure responses are timely, personalized, on-brand and aligned with Sofitel standards. Once completed follow-up is coordinated with department heads when required.
    • Identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement and escalate as needed.
    • Track guest feedback metrics and support leadership with insights and reporting.
    • Build a report that classified the 5 most recurrent issues of the month and share with FO management and DOP
    • Partner with Operations, Front Office, and F&B to close the loop on guest recovery and follow-up.
    • Attend Quality meeting to coordinate with FO management and DOP the appropriate response for Survey scored from 6 and below.
    • Ensure last minute VIP amenities are communicated to HSKP, Culinary and Room Service
    • Coordinate with DOP and Director of HSP VIP 5 room spot-checks
    • Handover to HOD every Monday the Heartist name mentioned voucher

    _ Service Culture & Training Support_

    • Support the rollout and reinforcement of Sofitel service culture, brand standards, and guest experience initiatives.
    • Assist in coordinating and tracking training programs , including onboarding, service standards, and Heartist culture initiatives.
    • Prepare training materials, presentations, and internal communications.
    • Support service audits, guest feedback reviews, and follow-up action plans.
    • Act as a culture ambassador , modeling Sofitel values and service behaviors.

    _ Sales & Commercial Coordination Support_

    • Provide coordination support to the Sales team, including RFP tracking and documentation, coordination of internal commercial meetings and assistance with proposals, presentations, and contracts
    • Help track deadlines and follow-ups tied to group, corporate, and partnership business.
    • Support organization of client visits, site inspections, and internal sales events.
    • Liaise with internal departments to ensure alignment on group and event execution.

    _ Additional Responsibilities_

    • Support special projects and strategic initiatives led by the General Manager.
    • Assist with internal communications and leadership updates.
    • Contribute to continuous improvement of administrative, guest experience, and coordination processes.
    • Support hotel-wide initiatives during key periods, events, or peak demand.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** Your experience and skills include:**

    • 3–5 years experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role, preferably in luxury hospitality or a service-driven environment.

    • Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.

    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

    • Proven ability to manage guest feedback and respond with empathy, professionalism, and brand alignment.

    • High emotional intelligence and discretion.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

    • Experience supporting training, culture initiatives, guest experience, or sales coordination strongly preferred.

    • Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.

    _ Personal Attributes_

    • Strong service mindset and attention to detail.
    • Calm, composed, and solution-oriented.
    • Proactive, adaptable, and highly organized.
    • Comfortable working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
    • Naturally aligned with Sofitel’s values of elegance, culture, and heartfelt service.

    Additional Information

    _ Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:_
    We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

    _ Why Join Sofitel Philadelphia_

    • Work in a flagship luxury hotel with strong brand identity.
    • Partner closely with senior leadership and influence guest experience outcomes.
    • Play a central role in culture, service excellence, and reputation management.
    • Grow within Accor’s global luxury portfolio.