Guest Service Officer - Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - SOFITEL

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  • To provide a personalized service to all the guests at the Concierge desk, in the lobby, hotel entrance and airport, fully aware and following the hotel standards and procedures.
  • To provide uncompromising levels of cleanliness and maintenance through own responsibility.
  • To use appropriate materials, equipments and supplies for the smooth run of the Concierge operations and to ask for requisitions accordingly.
  • To ensure a proper coverage and supervision of the Concierge desk, the lobby, hotel entrance and airport service at all times.
  • To use the proper telephone etiquette as per Sofitel standards.
  • To personally greet and escort the guests rather than pointing out directions.
  • To ensure that the privacy of the guests and the confidentiality of the information is respected.
  • To manage any guest complaint in a professional manner, by owning it, resolving it to the guest satisfaction and recording it.
  • To call the supervisor, Chief Concierge or FOM for advice in serious cases or if an approval is required.
  • To be fully aware of and to report all guest comments or complaints.
  • To do a proper cashier closer and handover between the shifts.
  • To be aware of all VIPs visiting or staying in the hotel.
  • To properly use all the equipment and PMS.
  • To check the arrival and departure lists and to arrange transportation and airport services accordingly.
  • To ensure that all luggage and guest belongings are safely and in time handled.
  • To handle and ensure prompt delivery of messages, mail, or any other guest and hotel correspondence.
  • To expediently and courteously respond to all guest requests, providing correct and updated information, including:Hotel bookingsAirline reservations, changes, cancellations.Transportation requests: taxi, bus, limo, rent a car, etc.Car repair and servicing; lock smith.Banking/financial services.Restaurant reservations, nightclub activities.Film processing.Sporting events, golf facilities activities, health club facilities.Formal wear rentals.Flowers.Salon/spa appointments.Shopping services.Movie/theatre/attractions tickets.Sightseeing tours.Medical services.Religious servicesOther requests
  • To assist in arranging partnerships and contacts with service suppliers.
  • To provide all kind of business information, including events and conferences.
  • To strictly respect the key handling procedures.
  • To daily follow the checklists and billing procedures.
  • To assist the guest relations' team and any other department in concierge needs.
  • To respect schedules, terms and deadlines as agreed with the Management.
  • To daily read the Concierge logbook and to sign it.
  • To update the activity reports.
  • To be aware of the outlet timings and promote the internal activities and events.
  • To be updated with the latest administrative, organizational, operational or other changes and news.
  • To be updated with the competitors' offerings and rates.
  • To attend a daily line up briefing with the Concierge team to recapitulate tasks and activity.
  • To assist the Concierge Supervisor in fulfilling administrative responsibilities and monitoring activities. To replace him/her whenever needed.
  • To promote the Accor loyalty programs.
  • To maintain an atmosphere of high morale and a happy working relationship among the team.
  • To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub sections of the Front Office Department.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Concierge Supervisor and Chief Concierge.