Guest Relations Officer

Date:  7 Jan 2026
Location: 

Goa, GADL Goa (GA12PJ01), IN

Company:  GMR GOA Intl Airport Ltd.

JOB PURPOSE

 

To ensure all the VVIP, VIP and CIP guest movements at the Manohar International airport are seamless, prompt, professional and are delivered with highest customer service experience. This shall include end to end coordination with guest, their protocol teams (if any) and all stakeholders (internal & external) related to the airport operations. He/She shall ensure that the Guest Relations team provides a welcoming world class meet and assist service with minimum waiting times at all processing points and also ensure an enhanced travel experience to the passengers while transiting through Manohar International Airport.

ORGANISATION CHART

Protocol Officer --> GR Officer

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities Performance Indicators
Ensure Exceptional Meet & Greet Service is provided by the GR team to the VVIP, VIP, CIP and any other passengers requested by Sr. Management travelling via New GOA International airport
  • NIL complaints.
  • NIL missed movements
  • Positive Feedback
  • Monitor Flights on which guest are booked

Readiness of Lounges

Airlines / Business Class Lounge

Reserved Lounge

VIP Terminal Lounge
  • Based on the profile of the guest and type of the movement, coordinate with Operations team and Lounge operator to ensure space is reserved for them, Lounge Team is informed in advance regarding guest’s requirements.
  • Ensure Prompt F&B services are provided
  • Ensure Lounge areas are clean as per required standards
  • Ensure all services and facilities inside the lounge are serviceable 
Ensure Meet and Assist service levels for guest are standardized and are delivered at the highest level of customer satisfaction 
  • Review Current SOP’s and suggest improvements
  • Trainings for porters
  • Daily Shift Meeting with porters and teams
  • Performance Measurement of Porters
Adhoc Arrangements to be executed for VIP / CIP Movements 
  • Arrange vehicle for pick up / drop for the guest
  • Receive guest with flower bouquet
  • Arrangement of Vehicle at airside for remote bay arrival flights
  • F&B arrangement over and above standard service
  • Arrangement of Buggy
  • Coordinate for Guest house accommodation on Management directives
  • Bay Allocation as per Sr. Management request for a VIP travelling on the particular flight
  • Assist for Cab / Hotel booking
  • Resolve customer issues pertaining to reservations, onward connections, visa formalities etc
Seamless processing of all Departure and Arrival movement of VIP’s by informing all concerned in advance and ensure minimum waiting time/Fast track at all processing points
  • Fast Track Departures – Entry Gate / Check in + R.L/ Immigration (in case of Intl) / Security / Lounge / Boarding Gate

Coordination with CISF / Immigration / Airlines / GHA / GGIAL Ops

  • Fast Track Arrivals – Aerobridge / Immigration / Baggage Claim + R.L / Customs / Exit
Coordination with GGIAL Ops / Airlines / GHA / Immigration / Customs
Brand Building – Ensuring that every movement done / guest attended by the GR team leaves behind a positive, pleasant and heartfelt memory for the passenger 
  • Ensure grooming standards are adhered
  • Customer Centric approach which is always welcoming and hospitable
To ensure Positive display of Group Values & Ethos by GR Team as they are the brand ambassadors of the organization and their disposition casts a positive reinforcement of the image of company/group

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

 

  • Passengers
  • Govt. Agencies: CISF, Immigration, Customs, Police, SPG, APHO, GAD, BCAS, Goa Tourism, Govt Official of various functions
  • Consulate and Diplomats of various countries
  • Airlines (Scheduled and Non Scheduled operators)
  • Lounge Operator and other Concessionaires
  • GGIAL Outsourced Agencies
  • Ground Handlers and Service Providers
  • All agencies regard to Ground Transportation
  • Airport Operations and GR teams of other Indian Airports (AAI and Private)
  • Celebrities
  • IB

 

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

  • Top Management of the Group & GGIAL
  • Terminal Operations & CFL
  • Airside
  • Landside Ops
  • FMS
  • Procurement
  • Security
  • P&E
  • Quality
  • AOCC
  • Corporate Relations
  • HR

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

  • NA

OTHER DIMENSIONS

  • Managing performance of Contract/outsourced staff.
  • Interaction with Multi-dimensional stakeholders with appropriate grace, humility and teamwork
  • Maintaining Relations with all internal & external stakeholder and Liaison for smooth functioning
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and agile to act swiftly for Service Recovery. 

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

  • BSc / BA / Bachelors in Hospitality & Business from a reputed university

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

 

  • 4-6 years’ experience in Aviation and Hospitality Industry
  • Excellent Customer Service and Communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and ensure quality delivery within timelines
  • Good Computer skills, especially MS Office
  • Goan Candidates OR Candidates having working experience in Goa will be an added advantage.

 

COMPETENCIES

  • Protocol and VIP/CIP Assistance and Facilitation Service (Practitioner)
  • Airport and Aviation Knowledge (Practitioner)
  • Emotional Intelligence and Discretion (Practitioner)
  • Safety and Security Awareness and Response (Practitioner)
  • Vendor Management (Practitioner)
  • Digital Tools and Systems (Practitioner)
  • Complaint Management and Resolution Mechanism (Practitioner)
  • Networking
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
  • Stakeholder Focus
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Capability Building
  • Social Awareness
  • Planning & Decision Making
  • Execution & Results
  • Strategic Orientation
  • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
  • Relationship Management (Proficient)