Club Lounge Receptionist - InterContinental Abu Dhabi

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Training programs

Competitive salary

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Club Lounge Receptionist who delivers personalized guest service with warmth and professionalism. You will be a key touchpoint for Club Lounge guests, handling check-in/out, VIP recognition, and accommodations across F&B and hotel services.

The role emphasizes proactive guest engagement, attention to detail, and collaboration with Front Office, Guest Relations, Concierge, and Housekeeping to ensure a seamless, memorable Club InterContinental

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Warm, polished and professional personality.
• Passion for personalized guest service in luxury hospitality.
• Ability to recognize and remember guest preferences.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with hotel systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome Club InterContinental guests with attentive, professional service.
• Manage check-in and check-out to create a seamless arrival and departure.
• Identify VIPs and IHG One Rewards members and acknowledge preferences.
• Build relationships and anticipate guest needs throughout the stay.
• Assist with restaurant reservations, transport, and local attractions.
• Maintain guest profiles and update preferences in the system.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Guest Relations, Concierge, and other teams.
• Take ownership of guest requests and follow up to ensure completion.
• Handle feedback professionally and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Club InterContinental benefits and services.
• Support wellbeing and grooming standards in line with IHG policies.

Skills

Communication

Guest service

Professionalism

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Front office systems

English fluency

Shift flexibility

Job description

At InterContinental Abu Dhabi, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences through genuine hospitality, personalized service, and attention to detail. We are currently looking for a warm, polished, and service-oriented Club Lounge Receptionist to join our team and deliver an elevated and personalized experience to our Club Lounge guests.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

As a Club Lounge Receptionist, you will be one of the key points of contact for our Club Lounge guests, providing a highly personalized level of service from arrival through departure. You will combine Front Office expertise with thoughtful guest engagement, ensuring our Club guests, VIPs, and IHG One Rewards members feel recognized and valued. From assisting with check-in and check-out to anticipating individual preferences and coordinating special requests, you will help create a seamless and memorable Club InterContinental experience.

• Welcoming Club InterContinental guests warmly and providing personalized, attentive, and professional service.
• Managing check-in and check-out procedures efficiently while creating a relaxed and seamless arrival and departure experience.
• Recognizing VIPs, returning guests, and IHG One Rewards members and ensuring their preferences are acknowledged wherever possible.
• Building genuine relationships with guests and anticipating their needs throughout their stay.
• Assisting guests with enquiries regarding hotel facilities, restaurants, Club Lounge services, transportation, and local attractions.
• Handling room-related requests, guest profiles, preferences, payments, and other Front Office procedures accurately.
• Maintaining accurate guest profiles and updating preferences and relevant information within the hotel system.
• Assisting with restaurant reservations, transportation arrangements, special occasions, and other guest requests.
• Communicating guest preferences, special requests, celebrations, and VIP information to the relevant departments.
• Coordinating closely with Front Office, Guest Relations, Concierge, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and other teams to ensure seamless service.
• Taking ownership of guest requests and following up to ensure they are completed promptly and to the expected standard.
• Handling guest feedback or concerns professionally and ensuring appropriate action and follow-up.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Club InterContinental benefits, hotel facilities, services, promotions, events, and local information.
• Supporting personalized arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries, VIP stays, and other special occasions.
• Ensuring the Club Lounge reception and guest-facing areas remain organized, welcoming, and presentable.
• Maintaining guest privacy, confidentiality, and security at all times.
• Supporting the wider Club Lounge team during busy periods when required.
• Maintaining exceptional grooming and presentation standards.
• Demonstrating IHG values through genuine, thoughtful, and professional interactions with guests and colleagues.

What we need from you

• Previous experience as a Front Office Agent, Guest Service Agent, Club Lounge Receptionist, Guest Relations Agent, or in a similar luxury hospitality role.
• Previous experience within a luxury or international hotel environment would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A warm, polished, confident, and professional personality.
• A genuine passion for personalized guest service and luxury hospitality.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize and remember guest preferences.
• Good organizational and multitasking skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate guest needs and take ownership of requests.
• The ability to remain calm, composed, and professional in a busy environment.
• Familiarity with hotel property management systems would be an advantage.
• Good computer skills and the ability to learn hotel systems quickly.
• A professional appearance and strong grooming standards.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Good command of spoken and written English; additional languages would be an advantage.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.