Guest Services Manager
Job Description
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Front Office professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Guest Services Manager you are responsible to provide professional and customer focused service to our guests, ensuring their stay will become a memorable experience whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of hotel information and local services, including operating hours, promotions, events, attractions and any allied information
• Actively elicit guest feedback and preferences, regarding hotel services and ensure action is initiated on the same to maximize guest satisfaction
• Monitor guest service personnel to ensure maximum guest satisfaction through personal recognition and prompt cordial attention from arrival through departure
• Handle guest complaints and assist in maintaining smooth relationships between management and guests by resolving problems arising from guest complaints and attending to their requests or queries with dispatch immediately
• Responsible for an efficient, clean, safe and hygienic upholding of all front office areas
• Assure compliance and coordination of guests needs, requests and personal preference
• Organise and implement all special needs, personal preferences and amenity distribution in accordance to the departments standards
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences You should ideally have a degree in the hospitality field with previous experiences in the Front Office Department within a hotel. You must also have fluency in both written and spoken English and an immaculate personal presentation along with the ability to solve problems effectively. Computer literacy and the knowledge of Opera will be highly regarded.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be well versed in Guest Relations and Executive Club operations with excellent presentation and communication skills as well as with a high aptitude for customer care. You are an outgoing, charismatic and approachable character, who will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team leader, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding Hotel Operations
Effective Communication
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Job Location Dammam, Saudi Arabia Commanding a prime location in the heart of Dammam and featuring a striking modern design, exceptional amenities and Arabian Gulf views, the five-star Dana Rayhaan by Rotana is designed for discerning business and leisure travellers who appreciate style and comfort. With the city’s corniche a short walk from the property, popular shopping malls and tourism attractions close by, and King ... Fahd International Airport just 30 minutes by road, this elegant property promises convenience and exceptional experiences. All 285 rooms and suites feature contemporary furnishings, the latest technology and city or sea views. For guests seeking personalised services and added benefits, Club Rotana, our hotel-within-a-hotel concept on the 16th floor, offers dedicated rooms, suites and an exclusive lounge. A premier culinary destination in Dammam, Dana Rayhaan by Rotana is home to four dining venues including the exquisite Rodeo Grill steakhouse with outdoor terrace, the cosy Elements all-day dining restaurant serving international cuisine, the relaxed design-led Dana Lobby Lounge with outdoor seating overlooking the mesmerising Sails Roundabout and Sundeck Pool Lounge. For guest convenience, the in-room dining service is available 24 hours a day. Our purpose-built event space includes three meeting rooms and a spacious ballroom with flexible set-up options and can host a range of corporate and social occasions. For relaxation, our separate male and female recreation areas are equipped with a treatment room, sauna and steam room while Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club, with a gym and an outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, is the place to keep in shape.
