Telephone Operator - Raffles the Palm, Dubai

Telephone Operator - Raffles the Palm, Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 44,640 - 78,120; Full time

Job summary

Raffles the Palm Dubai is seeking a Telephone Operator to deliver exceptional guest communications, manage incoming and outgoing calls, and assist guests with directory inquiries. This role requires attentiveness, discretion, and a strong commitment to service excellence.

Based in Dubai, the operator supports hotel operations, records wake-up calls, and ensures privacy and accuracy while interacting with guests and colleagues in a multilingual, luxury-hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Secondary Education or relevant qualifications in hotel management.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a hotel setting.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Process calls accurately and courteously.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with guests.
• Record wake-up calls and assist with directory queries.
• Promote guest privacy and handle requests promptly.
• Understand hotel fire, safety procedures and OH&S policies.
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure smooth telecommunication.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Guest service orientation

Teamwork and multitasking

Education

Secondary Education or hotel management qualification

Job description

Telephone Operator - Raffles the Palm, Dubai

Raffles the Palm Dubai is on the western crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest manmade island and archipelago. This luxurious five-star hotel with 391 spacious rooms, suites and villas is embellished with hand‑crafted Italian touches and offset by carefully selected amenities to complete the atmosphere of elegance.

Guests can enjoy panoramic views, a private beach, state of the art entertainment and recreational facilities, including specialist boutiques, a VIP movie theatre, signature and private restaurants complemented by exquisite banqueting and conference spaces.

When visiting Raffles, guests will discover the individual personality and story offered by the hotel. At the essence of every Raffles is the delivery of thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well‑traveled guests. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award‑winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises eleven luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world.

The Position

To perform all aspects of telecommunications services to achieve the highest possible guest satisfaction in accordance with the hotel’s standards.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Process all incoming and outgoing calls accurately and courteously
• Ensure smooth internal telecommunication as per Raffles Standards
• Accurately record and control wake‑up calls
• Assist guests with international calls and directory queries
• Call guests by name whenever possible
• Page staff member when requested
• Abide by principles of guest privacy
• Handle guests requests promptly and report complaints to the telephone supervisor
• Bill call costs
• Aware of local telephone listings and frequently dialled numbers
• Strictly abides by standards policies and procedures governing cases of emergency such as fire, bomb scare and other critical situations
• Advise defects on switchboard equipment to supervisor
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the hotel’s fire, life and safety system
• Adhere to OH&S policies and procedures

Personal Attributes

• Written and verbal communication skills in English
• Able to develop rapport with colleagues and management staff
• Ability to work cohesively with co‑workers as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to promote positive relations with all hotel guests & patrons
• Able to exercise good judgment with difficult guests
• Understanding and ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment

Qualifications

Secondary Education or relevant qualifications in hotel management.

Experience

Minimum 1 year relevant experience preferably in a four or five star hotel.