Front Desk Agent (Female)

Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Hotel is a 620-room-and-suite upper upscale property, catering for both business and leisure clientele. The hotel is located in Deira in the heart of Dubai and within easy reach of major tourist landmarks, leisure destinations, and city services. It is linked to the Al Ghurair Shopping Centre, only 3 stops away on the Dubai Metro from the Dubai World Trade Centre and a 10 minute drive from Dubai International Airport.

Job Description

Passionate about being the central information contact for guest services and inquiries? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our Front Office team.

What’s in it for you :

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing :

• Provide a warm welcome to the guests, register and process check-in for all arrivals and update the guest information in the system.
• Assist guests with general inquiries, providing accurate and detailed information.
• Provide prompt, attentive, and friendly service at all times (in line with LQA standards), constantly reviewing guest feedback (direct, online reviews, or surveys), performance, and operations.
• Keeps abreast of all product knowledge, ranging from daily functions, services and facilities available, and marketing and promotional activities.
• Maintain personal presentation and hygiene as per the grooming standards issued by Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts.
• Projects a favorable image of the hotel, through a positive and professional attitude, manner, and presentation.
• Is aware of and abides by all hotel policies, procedures & relevant legislations.
• To follow the hotel set Safety standards, and adhere to all rules and regulations as set out by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and to take reasonable care at work so as not to put self or others at unnecessary risk.
• Always remain professional in attitude, manner, and presentation providing guests with a 5-star experience.
• Maintain a positive relationship with guests and colleagues by meeting and exceeding their expectations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a 5-star hotel setting is an asset
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; additional languages are a plus (Arabic, Chinese, Russian)
• Prior experience working with Opera or a related system
• Ability to promote positive relations with all hotel guests & colleagues

Visa requirements :

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai. Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair will cover visa costs and flights for selected candidates from place of origin.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS