Receptionist

Sofitel; Manama; On-site; BHD 3,600 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa in Bahrain invites a professional and guest-focused Receptionist to join our Front Office team. You will welcome guests with warmth, manage check-in/check-out, handle room reservations and inquiries, and ensure a seamless, luxurious first impression for every guest.

Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent communication, strong customer service, and proficiency with Opera Cloud, with the flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Receptionist or Front Office Agent in a hotel environment.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Opera Cloud is mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good command of written and spoken English. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth and professionalism, ensuring a memorable arrival and departure experience.
• Handle check-in, check-out, room reservations, and guest inquiries efficiently.
• Process payments and maintain accurate guest records.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and coordinate with other departments to ensure exceptional service.
• Handle telephone calls, emails, and guest correspondence professionally.
• Maintain Front Office standards in line with Sofitel and Accor brand expectations.
• Ensure confidentiality of guest information and compliance with hotel procedures.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Opera Cloud

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

English proficiency

Job description

\"Why work for Accor?\" We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

Company Description

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. \"Why work for Accor?\" We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is looking for a professional and guest-focused Receptionist to join our Front Office team.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth and professionalism, ensuring a memorable arrival and departure experience.
• Handle check-in, check-out, room reservations, and guest inquiries efficiently.
• Process payments and maintain accurate guest records.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and coordinate with other departments to ensure exceptional service.
• Handle telephone calls, emails, and guest correspondence professionally.
• Maintain Front Office standards in line with Sofitel and Accor brand expectations.
• Ensure confidentiality of guest information and compliance with hotel procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Receptionist or Front Office Agent in a hotel environment.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Opera Cloud is mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good command of written and spoken English. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Additional Information

Your Team & Working Enviroment

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is a 5-star luxury resort featuring 262 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, plus 4 water villas, which encompass 1 grand Royal Suite, 6 themed Opera Suites with private infinity pools, 21 Prestige Suites, 48 Club Millésime Rooms, and 186 Superior and Luxury Rooms. The resort boasts 6 distinctive restaurants and 3 bars/lounges, including the signature Yamaz Greek restaurant, Fiamma Italian, and Maison Sushi. Its premier event and corporate facilities comprise the magnificent Al Nakheel Grand Ballroom (divisible into 3 sections), Al Nasreya Hall, 5 dedicated meeting rooms, and the exclusive, private Sofi Island for outdoor functions. Rounding out its luxury amenities are a private Beach Club, an interactive Kids Club, and the renowned Thalassa Sea & Spa, reputed as the very first Thalassa spa in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.