Front Desk Agent (EU Language)

AccorHotels Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Dubai is seeking a Hospitality Professional to manage guest arrivals and departures. Successful candidates will have a passion for guest service, strong communication skills, and at least one year of hotel experience. Responsibilities include registration, handling guest requests, and ensuring compliance with hotel standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent. The hotel offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous hotel experience is an asset.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional language.
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks and guest requests.

Responsibilities

• Execute guest arrival and departure functions.
• Perform registration and collect data from guests.
• Handle cash and credit processing as required.
• Resolve guest complaints promptly.

Skills

Guest service passion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility under pressure

Multitasking ability

Computer proficiency

Education

Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management

Tools

Property Management System (Opera)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

Job Description

• Execute the daily functions of arrival and departure for guests in a manner keeping with the Fairmont Service Promise and the guests.
• Adheres to and executes all job task checklist points.
• Perform registration process by obtaining data from guest and by observing the established guidelines.
• Review all Group Resumes, VIP reports, daily business reports.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag while working.
• Comply at all times with Accor standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations which include but are not limited to Front Office policies and Accounting policies.
• Cash handling and credit processing as required, to include Gift Card redemption.
• To support the Concierge or Telephone Operator as required.
• Resolve guest complaints or otherwise follow up with manager.
• Review room queue and work with Housekeeping to expedite turnover.
• Reach out to guests to communicate room is ready and coordinate luggage delivery with Guest Services if luggage has been stored.
• Handle Due-Out and Discrepancy updating in communication with the Housekeeping Department.
• Post applicable charges for late check-outs requests.
• Perform daily “bucket check report” against guest folio ensuring that charges are accurately posted and support receipts are properly filed/attached.
• Ensure that one’s cash report is balanced and closed at the end of the shift with remittance envelop dropped in the cash vault.
• Ensure the strict control of room keys. Enforce the key handling procedures ensuring maximum security.
• Ensure proper handling and documentation of guest’s valuables being secured in hotel safe deposit box.
• Drive and champion ALL loyalty program.
• Drive FO Up selling program.
• Be familiar with hotel services and promotions and promote them.
• Use Royal Service Manager as the main method of communication throughout the department as required for communication.
• Take and deliver accurate and timely guest messages.
• Respond to queries positively.
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards, including all safety policies.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Passion for guest service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management is an asset.
• Fluency in English, and at least one additional language
• Minimum of 1 year previous Hotel experience is an asset.
• Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests.
• Knowledge of Property Management System such asOpera is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Experience with a Hotel loyalty program an asset.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).