Job Description
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees at Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa continually find new ways to care for the business, guests, and colleagues. The key responsibilities for this position include:
- Managing the Guest Service function of the resort.
- Providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to achieve high customer satisfaction.
- Facilitating smooth arrival and departure formalities for guests.
- Assisting guests with resort activity inquiries and requests.
- Maintaining established guest service standards within the reception area.
- Actively seeking guest feedback and preferences, and acting upon them to enhance satisfaction.
- Executing guest errands as directed.
- Preparing informational materials for guests and related departments according to policies and standards.
- Personally welcoming guests by name and escorting them to their rooms upon arrival.
- Providing information on resort services, facilities, local attractions, and general inquiries.
- Ensuring management is present during all arrivals and departures.
- Maintaining sufficient stock of welcome beverages, towels, and departure expressions.
- Coordinating transportation with the Concierge, Bell Captain, and Bell Men, including buggy and car transfers.
- Assisting guests during check-in and check-out processes.
- Preparing accurate room folios and bills, and ensuring timely settlement.
- Handling check-outs efficiently and accurately.
- Managing difficult situations effectively following resort policies and procedures.
- Performing duties efficiently to meet the resort's objectives.
- Keeping proper records and documentation as per statutory and organizational requirements.
- Collaborating with the Guest Services Centre to ensure timely follow-ups.
- Documenting all transactions accurately during shifts.
- Promptly communicating guest complaints and compliments to the Front Office Manager or Duty Manager.
- Keeping superiors informed of significant issues.
- Ensuring the safety and security of guests' belongings.
- Adhering to organizational policies and standards.
- Participating in selling excursions and coordinating recreation, spa, and F&B services.
- Implementing and maintaining the Guest Service Questionnaire as per SOP.
- Attending training to enhance skills and develop multi-functionality.
- Leading by example and mentoring the Guest Service team.
- Ensuring team compliance with safety rules and operating procedures.
- Enforcing house rules among associates.
- Promoting a positive image of the company, resort, and department.
Qualifications
- A strong focus on customer service.
- Prior experience in hotel front office operations is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills; fluency in English is required.
- Ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Proficiency in MS Office.