Front Office Trainee (M/F/D)

Mandarin Oriental Group; Zürich; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague recognition

Learning & development

Global transfers

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich invites applications for a Front Office Trainee to support guest arrivals and departures with warmth and efficiency. Work closely with Front Desk teams to uphold Legendary Quality Experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Swiss hotel management program, with strong communication skills in German and English, and a willingness to go the extra mile in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student in a Swiss hotel management school.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional arrival and departure experiences.
• Supporting the billing and invoicing process with accuracy and efficiency.
• Building genuine personal connections with guests and ensuring care, comfort, and warmth throughout their stay.
• Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Managing administrative and operational tasks while aligning with our Mission Statement and service standards.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling to guests.

Job description

We are looking for a Front Office Trainee to join our Front Office Team at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich.

Are you a master of craft?Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the main business center, close to the city's leisure attractions and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich. The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich has 80 guest rooms and suites and three dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The hotel is ideal for meetings and events with its newly renovated event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich within the Front Office Department, the Front Office Trainee will meet and exceed guest expectations by providing efficient and courteous Front Desk service in accordance with Legendary Quality Experiences. The Front Office Trainee reports to the Assistant Front Office Manager and Front Office Manager.

As Front Office Trainee, you will beresponsiblefor the following tasks:

• Delivering exceptional arrival and departure experiences
• Supporting the billing and invoicing process with accuracy and efficiency
• Building genuine personal connections with guests and ensuring continuous care, comfort, and warmth throughout their stay
• Ensuring strict adherence to all health and safety regulations
• Managing a variety of administrative and operational tasks while maintaining a thorough understanding of our Mission Statement, Pillars, and service standards
• Proactively identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling, encouraging guests to enjoy the full range of hotel facilities

As Front Office Trainee, weexpectfrom you:

• Enrolled as a student in a Swiss hotel management school
• Warm welcoming personality with strong communication skills, both verbal and written - guests will approach you with both complaints and positive feedback, so you will always be open and approachable
• Good organisational skills with the ability to handle reservations
• Good understanding of luxury service and willingness to go the extra mile
• Expressiveness, open-mindedness, and team spirit
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility
• Very good knowledge of German and English. Further foreign language skills are an advantage

Our Front Office Trainee can look forward to the followingworld-class benefits, including but not limited to:

• Colleague recognition and reward programs
• An exciting range of learning and development programs
• Opportunities for promotion and transfers worldwide
• Colleague social events and wellness programs

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