Team Leader – Guest Services – Fujairah
Published | October 8, 2024 |
Location | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates |
Category | Chefs / F&B / Housekeeping / Hospitality |
Job Type | Full-time |
Industry | Hospitality |
Description
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated and guest-focused professional to join our team as a Team Leader - Guest Services. In this role, you will ensure that all guests, particularly VIPs and long-stay guests, receive top-tier service. You will lead the guest services team in providing personalized, high-quality experiences while supporting the operational efficiency of the Front Office.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personalized service to all guests, with special attention to VIPs and Club-level guests.
- Coordinate and distribute guest amenities, welcome letters, and special setups for VIP and long-stay guests.
- Maintain and update guest profiles using the Opera system, ensuring accurate and detailed information.
- Review daily arrival reports, highlighting VIPs and special-status guests, and ensure proper communication with all relevant departments.
- Allocate and block rooms according to guest preferences, leveraging guest history to meet expectations.
- Ensure all guest requests and needs are met promptly and courteously, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Perform daily courtesy calls to guests, recording all interactions in the call log as per hotel standards.
- Act as the main point of contact for guest inquiries, providing information on hotel services and local attractions.
- Support the team in handling guest complaints and resolving issues to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Promote inter-hotel services and in-house facilities to guests, contributing to the hotel’s overall sales efforts.
- Supervise the guest services team, ensuring adherence to hotel policies and maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Monitor the cleanliness and organization of the Front Office and lobby areas to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
Requirements:
- A degree in hospitality or related field, with prior experience in the Front Office or Guest Services department within a hotel.
- Strong command of English, both written and spoken, with immaculate personal presentation.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle guest concerns swiftly and effectively.
- Proficient in hotel management software, particularly Opera, with the ability to update and manage guest profiles.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience supervising teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and outgoing personality.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A passion for delivering exceptional guest service, with a focus on creating memorable guest experiences.
- Familiarity with local attractions and services, to assist guests with inquiries and promote in-house offerings.