Rooms Controller

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

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality brand in Singapore seeks a Coordinator to oversee room operations and guest experience. This role involves managing room readiness communication, ensuring service standards adherence, and supporting departmental tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Hospitality Management and at least one year of experience in a coordinator role within the hospitality field. The position offers excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and focuses on delivering exceptional guest services. Competitive benefits included.

Benefits

5-day Work Week

Duty Meals

Colleagues’ Discount at Accor Hotels

Flexible Benefits

Medical and Wellness Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year secretarial or coordinator experience preferably in hospitality or related field.
• Motivates individuals and creates and maintains a cohesive team.
• Ensures confidentiality of guest and hotel information.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the room queue and communicates room readiness.
• Delivers the Raffles Singapore guest experience.
• Handles service standards aligned with Accor Values.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem analysis and resolution

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Tools

Property management system skills

Job description

Company Description

Raffles Hotel Singapore is one of the few remaining great 19th century hotels in the world, perfectly preserved both inside and out, giving it an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and classic colonial design. Its distinctive architecture, legendary heritage and iconic service continue to enthrall visitors where suites, social spaces, award-winning restaurants and bars are presented for discerning travellers. No visit to Singapore is complete without a stay here, where the grand historic hotel exudes old-world grandeur infused with the unique charm of the city state.

Job Description

The position is responsible for coordinating and administrating among rooms division team and correspondence with internal and external stakeholders, organization of the divisional work flow, follow-through on pending projects. He/she is to be a part of various aspect of operation in the delivery of the Raffles Singapore service experience throughout the entire guest journey.

Primary Responsibilities

Manages Administration and General

• Overseeing the room queue, ensuring guests receive prompt and clear communication regarding their room’s availability.
• Monitor and communicate room readiness between Housekeeping, Engineering and Butler, proactively identifying potential delays or special requirements to ensure smooth arrival experience.
• Ensures Lobby & Concierge Operation’s smooth daily administrative operation by performing all tasks in adherence with the code of ethics as issued by Raffles Singapore.
• Co-ordinates with colleagues and representatives of other departments to ensure an efficient flow of communication, assists departmental head with administrative duties whenever required/appropriate.
• Ensures all correspondences, messages, e-mails are responded in timely manner, disseminated accordingly, and remains confidential about all matters of such nature.
• Ensures service standards and individual performance are aligned with Accor Values - Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect.
• Co-ordinate the preparation and printing of guest welcome cards and key cards aligned with reservation details.
• Manage stationery inventory, including monitoring stock levels, initiating timely reorders, and tracking usage to ensure optimal supply.
• Administer Timesoft system with accuracy to ensure reliable payroll outcomes and operational transparency.

Executes Core Taks of Guest Assistance

• Delivers the Raffles Singapore guest experience through a pre & post stay guest correspondence and handling guest inquiry.
• Upholds a flawless impression and perception of the Raffles Singapore products and colleagues.

Seeks Constant Improvement of Quality in Product and Services

• Ensures personal awareness of the activities and services within the hotel in order to promote the property and is responsive to guest inquiries.
• Ensures all work is followed as detailed in Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), Raffles Singapore Local Standard Operation Procedure (LSOP)
• Leads the handling and follow up on any security incident, guest complaint, and colleague injured together with the Lobby Manager and always reinforces hotel values.
• Adheres to Work Safety and Health (WSH) policies and procedures and ensures all direct reports and peers are trained in and follow WSH guidelines.
• Contributes to the hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Candidate's Profile

• Minimum Diploma in Hospitality Management.
• Minimum 1 year secretarial or coordinator experience preferably in hospitality or related field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
• Ascertains and addresses guest and colleague needs and contributes in the team.
• Motivates individuals and creates and maintains a cohesive team.
• Focuses on work with an eye for detail and an approachable attitude.
• Works well under pressure, analyses and resolves problems, and exercises good judgment.
• Prioritises and organises work assignments and delegates work effectively.
• Self-motivates and shows good initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Ensures security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information.
• Possesses good computer and property management system skills.
• Embraces and responds to change effectively.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5-day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues’ Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit – Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children’s Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.