Guest Relations Officer

Accor Hotels; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Singapore is seeking Front Office staff to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include assisting with check-in/out, managing guest requests, and up-selling room rates. Candidates should have at least ‘O’ Level education and a minimum of 2 years of hotel Front Office experience. Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English are essential. Join a dynamic team and be part of an environment that offers growth and numerous career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hotel Front Office experience.
• Strong computer knowledge is required.
• Must be presentable and well-groomed.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with check-in and checkout.
• Maximize room revenue by upselling.
• Ensure compliance with safety and privacy policies.

Skills

Fluent in English

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Leadership quality

Adaptability to multicultural needs

Education

Minimum ‘O’ Level education

Tools

Opera

POS or PMS system

Windows

Internet Explorer

Microsoft Word

Job description

Company Description

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Strategically located in the heart of Singapore’s shopping, dining and entertainment districts and with the City Hall and Esplanade Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train stations and other major transportation nodes at its doorstep, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford are the gateway to explore Singapore’s landscapes at your convenience. With a total of 2,030 well-appointed guestrooms, both hotels also offer a distinct collection of 12 lifestyle and dining choices including Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant JAAN by Kirk Westaway, cutting-edge meeting space at Raffles City Convention Centre with 34 meeting rooms and one of Asia’s largest spas, Willow Stream Spa.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

At Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford, we design career plans and unveil new professional perspectives through our various development programs. We shine when YOU shine. Come and be part of our dynamic team and experience immerse growth and career opportunities with us.

Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities and tasks of this position are as listed below, but not limited to these:

• Assist guests with check in and checkout, and other cashiering duties
• Efficient in assisting guests throughout their stay with any requirements, handling guest feedback, provide direction and give suggestions
• Handle guests’ mails, messages, and answering phone calls
• Maximizing room revenue by up-selling to a higher rate category and selling the highest possible rates for walk-in guests
• Provide guidance and assistance to Guest Relations Assistant
• Ensure the safety, security and loss control policies and procedures are compiled with at the front desk and back office area
• Perform any related duties and special projects as requested by the Front Office Manager/Assistant Front Office Manager/Reception and Duty Manager
• Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times
• Maintain the privacy of all guests by ensuring that no details of the guests are disclosed to anybody
• Ensure cleanliness and appearance of Front Desk and related areas
• Establish awareness of the Hotels fire and emergency procedure
• Ensure vigilance in regard to in-house credit matters and act upon any discrepancies
• Provide assistance and supervision of the Front Office areas such as Front Desk, Airline Desk, Groups, Rooms Controlling and Lobby Greeters
• Ensure strict compliance of the Credit Card Privacy – PCI
• Ensure strict compliance to the Cash Float SOP

Qualifications

• Minimum ‘O’ Level education
• Minimum 2 years hotel Front Office experience
• Read, Write, Speak English Fluently
• Computer Knowledge, i.e. well versed with windows, internet explorer and word, either POS or PMS system
• Knowledge of Opera will be an advantage
• Presentable, well groomed with leadership quality
• Interpersonal skills to deal with guests and colleagues issues
• Able to work in a team, i.e. caring about other team members and open towards other nationalities
• Adaptable to multicultural guest needs, works with diverse cultures
• Able to work under pressure and independently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills