Guest Relations Supervisor
- Full-time
- Job-Category: Rooms
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company Description
Discover the warm French-Polynesian welcome of our luxury 5 star beach resort situated on the East Crescent of the world famous Palm Jumeirah, offering a rejuvenating escape inspired by the rich culture of the South Pacific.
Nestled amongst lush greenery on the idyllic shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sofitel Dubai The Palm offers a tropical and relaxing sanctuary, only a short distance away from the vibrant, buzzing metropolis of Dubai.
With magnifique touches of French elegance interlaced throughout the hotel, we invite you to ‘Live the French way’ and indulge in excellence.
Job Description
Reporting to the Front Office Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Ensuring that all Sofitel service standards and operational procedures are adhered to in all interactions with Guests and colleagues.
• Providing prompt, attentive service either directly to the Guests or colleagues using the Guest’s name.
• Reviewing reservations and Guest preferences to ensure all standards are met.
• Maintaining a perpetual presence on the Reception Desk throughout the hours of the shift.
• Following the Hotel’s telephone etiquette standards when handling internal and external calls.
• Remaining observant and responds to each Guest who approaches the Reception Desk.
• Constantly seeking to identify Guest preferences, acts upon them and makes sure to pass on this information to colleagues updating the Guest’s profile.
• Constantly seeking to anticipate Guest needs and requests, actively engaging our Guests.
• Developing and maintains strong Guest relationships to ensure Guest loyalty.
• Actively participates in departmental meetings, providing new ideas to improve service.
• Has respect and maintains positive working relationship with colleagues and other departments and communicates effectively with same and gets the job done.
Qualifications
• Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment while remaining calm and collective
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours
• Must have excellent written/verbal communication and Guest interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computerized Front Office systems.
• Recognized commitment to Guest service, exceeding Guest expectations and anticipate needs.
• Has outstanding Guest services skills, professional presentation, and sophisticated communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to make quick decisions, solve problems, initiate action and complete assignments on a timely basis. .
• Previous experience in Front Office Operations including Front Desk ajnd Reservations