Cultural Tour Guide / Omani Storyteller

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Muscat; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Muscat seeks a Lobby Ambassador to represent Omani culture and enhance guest experiences. This role involves greeting guests, sharing insights into Omani traditions, and maintaining a welcoming lobby presence. Ideal candidates are warm, knowledgeable, and have a passion for hospitality, ensuring every guest feels connected to Oman’s rich heritage.

Benefits

Learning and Development Programs

Complimentary hotel stays worldwide

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans depending on service

Qualifications

• Must represent Omani culture with pride.
• Proficiency in greeting guests and sharing cultural insights.
• Experience in hospitality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the cultural face of the hotel.
• Greet guests in traditional attire.
• Share insights into Omani traditions and customs.
• Assist in planning cultural displays.

Skills

Cultural Representation

Guest Interaction

Knowledge of Omani Customs

Hospitality Skills

Job description

Lobby Ambassador – Omani Culture

Mandarin Oriental Muscatis looking for aLobby Ambassador – Cultural Tour Guide - Omani Storytellerto join ourFront Officeteam.

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 recognized 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 Muscat

Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces to accommodate social and business events.

For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat’s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combine the Group’s legendary service, world-class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views.

About the job

The Lobby Ambassador – Omani Culture at Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, serves as the cultural face of the hotel and the symbolic gateway to Oman. As the first point of contact for guests entering the hotel, this role blends Mandarin Oriental’s legendary hospitality with the warmth, heritage, and traditions of the Sultanate of Oman. Positioned in the heart of the lobby, the Ambassador ensures every guest encounter reflects a deep sense of place and pride in Omani identity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guest Interaction & Cultural Representation.
• Greet all guests in traditional Omani attire with warmth and professionalism.
• Share insights into Omani customs, traditions, and etiquette.
• Offer dates, Omani coffee, or incense where appropriate.
• Recommend cultural attractions and local experiences.
• Lobby Presence & Guest Experience Support.
• Maintain a strong, welcoming presence in the lobby.
• Monitor and support lobby ambiance and guest flow.
• Assist Front Office colleagues during peak times.
• Event & Cultural Activation Support.
• Support planning cultural displays and holiday celebrations.
• Collaborate on lobby cultural activations with Marketing and PR.
• Internal Support & Training.
• Provide cultural awareness sessions for colleagues.
• Assist in onboarding by sharing Omani etiquette and heritage.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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