Guest Relation Officer - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spas

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    Description
    • Provide prompt, courteous andefficient service to all guests, so as to achieve a high level ofcustomer satisfaction.
    • Facilitate an efficientarrival and departure formality for allguests.
    • Assist guest in resort activityenquiries/requests.
    • Ensure that establishedlevels of guest service are maintained at all times within thereception area.
    • Actively elicit guest feedbackand preferences, regarding resort services and ensure action isinitiated on the same to maximize guestsatisfaction.
    • Ensure guest errands are executedas directed.
    • Prepare all informationcollaterals for guests and related departments as per the policyand standards.
    • Ensure guests are personallywelcomed and greeted by name and escorted to their rooms onarrival.
    • Provide information on resort servicesand facilities, as well as local attractions and general enquiresas requested.
    • Ensure a member of management isin attendance of all arrivals anddepartures.
    • Ensure sufficient stocking ofwelcome beverage, refresh towels and special departure expressionsare maintained.
    • Coordinate transportation forguests in collaboration with the Concierge, Bell Captain and BellMen including buggy and car transfers.
    • Providecomplete assistance to guests on arrival and departure (check inand check out).
    • Prepare accurate room folios /bills and ensures settlement of thesame.
    • Responsible for all check outs being doneefficiently and accurately.
    • Handle difficultsituations effectively following resort policies andprocedures.
    • Perform all duties andresponsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordancewith established Resort's Policies & Proceduresto achieve the overall objectives of thisposition.
    • Ensure proper record keeping anddocumentation, as per statutory and organizationalrequirements.
    • Closely liaise with GuestServices Centre in ensuring all follow ups are done in a timelymanner.
    • Ensure correct documentation of alltransactions at Front Office duringshifts.
    • Communicate promptly and efficientlyguest complaints and compliments to the Front Office Manager / DutyManager.
    • Keep superior promptly and fullyinformed of all problems or unusual matters ofsignificance.
    • Ensure safety and security ofguests' belongings.
    • Adhere to allorganizational policies and standards.
    • Activelyparticipate in selling excursions and coordinating recreation, spaand Food & Beverage.
    • Responsible forimplementing and maintaining the sanctity of the Guest ServiceQuestionnaire daily as per standard operatingprocedure.
    • Attend behavioral and vocationaltraining in own and related work areas, to enhance skills anddevelop multi-functionality.
    • Ensure that allfellow team members follow Safety rules and operatingprocedures.
    • Is aware of all house rules andassists in enforcing them on teammembers.
    • Always conduct himself/herself in sucha manner so as to encourage all fellow team members to dolikewise.
    • Maintain a favorable workingrelationship with all other company team members to foster andpromote a cooperative and harmonious workingclimate.
    • Project at all times, a favorableimage of the company, resort and department.

    Qualifications

    • A strong focus on customerservice
    • Prior experience in hotel front officeoperations is preferred
    • Excellent communicationskills; fluency in English and German Language isrequired
    • Be able to work shifts, weekends andpublic holidays
    • Computer skills in Ms Office;experience with current Property Management Systems (PMS) ispreferred.