Chief Concierge (Saudi National)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Medina; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Heartist rates across Accor

Global career opportunities

Revenue Management Academy training

Job summary

Accor is seeking a Front Office professional in Medina to assist guests with inquiries, support hotel operations, and maintain relationships with airport concierges and local service providers. You will keep up-to-date information on city attractions and promotions and manage guest communications and mail services.

The role requires a Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and excellent English language skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with all inquiries, both hotel and non-hotel related
• Attend shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known
• Maintain good relationship with Airport Concierge, retailers and other service providers within the vicinity and ensure that information on their promotions are up to date
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the activities of the day and of key occurrences in your city/location including directions to key points of interests, restaurants, theatres, shopping, cinemas, sporting and recreational facilities, banks, consulates, transport systems and special events
• Maintain adequate supplies of forms and brochures, and ensure that they are presented in line with the hotel’s operating standards
• Consult Log Book for information/requests left by outgoing shift
• Manage guests’ mails, messages, courier services and parcel postage as requested by guests
• Maintain order and security of guests’ keys and other selected keys kept in Front Office, ensuring key issue policy is followed
• Receive telephone calls and take messages for guests who are out
• Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, outlets and hotel services/features
• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management

Job description

At Accor, we believe that hospitality is a work of heart. We understand the ways in which individual passion for our work and a shared sense of accomplishment create a more rewarding experience for our guests. We foster this culture through a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contribution of each and every member of our team. We are committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion. With an expansive portfolio of iconic hotels and brands, Accor offers boundless opportunities for career advancement and professional development across the globe.

Join a team where you can be all you are, grow and create your path, work with purpose, and enjoy and feel valued.

This is a high-impact role with growth opportunities for an ambitious applicant. Make it your next move.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist guests with all inquiries, both hotel and non-hotel related


• Attend shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known


• Maintain good relationship with Airport Concierge, retailers and other service providers within the vicinity and ensure that information on their promotions are up to date


• Maintain detailed knowledge of the activities of the day and of key occurrences in your city/location including directions to key points of interests, restaurants, theatres, shopping, cinemas, sporting and recreational facilities, banks, consulates, transport systems and special events


• Maintain adequate supplies of forms and brochures, and ensure that they are presented in line with the hotel’s operating standards


• Consult Log Book for information/requests left by outgoing shift


• Manage guests’ mails, messages, courier services and parcel postage as requested by guests


• Maintain order and security of guests’ keys and other selected keys kept in Front Office, ensuring key issue policy is followed


• Receive telephone calls and take messages for guests who are out

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, outlets and hotel services/features


• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures


• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management


• Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times


• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times


• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

Maintain highest standards and quality of services in Front Office operation to meet and exceed budgeted revenue targets and guests’ expectation/VOG target.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management


• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience


• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language


• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage


• Good communication and customer contact skills


• Service oriented with an eye for details


• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team


• Self-motivated and energetic


• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Additional Information

• Enjoy discounted Heartist rates across our global network of 5,600 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, and wellness centers.


• Grow and travel with your career globally across more than 110 countries, 45 hotel brands from luxury and lifestyle to premium and economy.


• Continuous learning and investment into your capability, including Accor’s Revenue Management Academy certification.


• Work with sector-leading IDeaS revenue management platform.

Additional Information

This role requires:

• Fluency in English and Arabic