Guest Service Executive - Kota Kinabalu

Ormond Hotels Group; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Meal allowance

Meal provided

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Tune Hotel in Malaysia is seeking a Guest Service Executive to provide friendly, proactive service for guests from arrival to departure. You’ll handle front‑office duties, respond to queries, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.

We value grooming standards, strong English communication, and a team attitude. The role involves upselling hotel services, collaborating with other departments, and supporting ongoing training efforts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-focused industry.
• Clear communication and friendly, proactive service.
• Strong grooming and professional appearance.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Social media savvy and engagement with guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive service from arrival to departure.
• Manage reception tasks including check-in/check-out and audit procedures.
• Keep management informed of guest feedback and departmental updates.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times.
• Attend training and support Night Team's development efforts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hotel room categories, rates, packages, and promotions.
• Maximize room occupancy and use up-selling techniques to promote services.
• Follow hotel credit policy for currencies, cards and cash.
• Ensure compliance with security, fire regulations and health & safety laws.
• Assist other departments as necessary.

Skills

Customer focus

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Team player

Social media savvy

Grooming standards

Calm under pressure

Multi-tasking

Service-oriented

Ownership mindset

Job description

What Will You Do?

As the Guest Service Executive at Tune Hotel, You’ll be responsible for providing a naturally friendly, helpful, and responsive, level of service to all our guests from arrival to departure. We’re not really a strict job descriptions kind of place – we all roll our sleeves up and get stuck in wherever needed – but here's an idea of how we see the role;

• Achieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure an efficient reception experience for Guests, including check in/out, and complete audit procedures, as required.
• Ensure that the Duty Manager/Executive Assistant Manager/Hotel Manager is kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from guests and, or, other departments.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times.
• Attend appropriate training courses, when required, and assist with the Night Team's training and development efforts.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of hotel room categories, room rates, packages, promotions and other general product knowledge necessary to perform daily duties.
• Maximize room occupancy and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities.
• Use the correct procedures regarding the acceptance of foreign currencies, credit cards and cash in accordance with the hotel credit policy.
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation.
• Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems.
• Follow company brand standards.
• Assist other departments, as necessary.

What Will You Do?

As the Guest Service Executive at Tune Hotel, You’ll be responsible for providing a naturally friendly, helpful, and responsive, level of service to all our guests from arrival to departure. We’re not really a strict job descriptions kind of place – we all roll our sleeves up and get stuck in wherever needed – but here's an idea of how we see the role;

• Achieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure an efficient reception experience for Guests, including check in/out, and complete audit procedures, as required.
• Ensure that the Duty Manager/Executive Assistant Manager/Hotel Manager is kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from guests and, or, other departments.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times.
• Attend appropriate training courses, when required, and assist with the Night Team's training and development efforts.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of hotel room categories, room rates, packages, promotions and other general product knowledge necessary to perform daily duties.
• Maximize room occupancy and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities.
• Use the correct procedures regarding the acceptance of foreign currencies, credit cards and cash in accordance with the hotel credit policy.
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation.
• Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems.
• Follow company brand standards.
• Assist other departments, as necessary.

Who Must You Be?

The ideal incumbent doesn’t need to come from the hospitality or service industry, it’s not about a skill set but it’s all about the kind of person you are. You are someone that is in the know, a tastemaker, someone knows where to go and what to do on every day and night of the week. You must be curious about what’s going on around you and must have a genuine love for interacting and inspiring people. And yes, you must be active on social media.

• You have previous experience in a customer-focused industry.
• You have a positive attitude and good communication skills.
• You are committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
• You execute – you get things done.
• You’re a natural host and can make guests and team members feel at home in our hotel.
• Service at heart is what you do - you're imaginative when it comes to creating experiences.
• Keen to take ownership of and pride in your work, a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to seeing work through and delivering results
• You have an excellent grooming standard.
• You are calm, efficient, and organized with great attention to detail.
• You have the ability to multi-task while maintaining a positive attitude when working with Guest.
• You are able to carry yourself in a professional manner with an emphasis on hospitality and guest service.
• You are able work on your own and as part of a team.
• You are a social media savvy.
• You have exceptional communication skills with great command of English (verbal and writing).

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Front Office/Concierge experience in the hotel, leisure, and/or entertainment sectors.
• Had speech, drama or performance training.
• Have worked as stewardesses, promoters, hostesses.
• Have done volunteer work.
• Conflict resolution experience.

What's In It For You?

An opportunity to join a close-knit, dynamic and ambitious group that rewards results through competitive remuneration packages. The team is lean and nimble and applies an all hands-on deck attitude to get things done. There are opportunities for accelerated career growth, training and development for the right candidates. You will also get the chance to interact and work closely with senior management to learn how to build successful businesses!

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Meal allowance
• Meal provided
• Parental leave
• Professional development