EN – Receptionist (Saudi Nationals) | Accor

Job Description

Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.

Job Description

As a Front Desk Agent, you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights, and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You’ll also create a warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home, always.

• Check guests in, issue room keys, and provide information on hotel services and room location|

• Ensure required identification is taken from guests at check-in in line with local legislative requirements|

• Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner|

• Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue|

• Answer, record, and process all guest calls, messages, requests, questions, or concerns|

• Record guest preferences in the system|

• Check guests out, including resolving any late or disputed charges|

• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions using established procedures|

• Issue, control, and release guest safe deposit boxes in line with hotel procedures|

• Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may|require additional monitoring or follow-up|

•Take action to solve guest problems/complaints using appropriate service recovery guidelines|

• Follow established hotel safety protocols and procedures at all times. Immediately report any health and safety incident, security breaches, concerns, or suspicious behavior to the supervisor or manager on duty|

• Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc. 

What we need from you

·Minimum education of Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or relevant degree. ·

·Minimum of 2-3 years of Reception or Guest Service experience in 5* hotel

·Have good English communication skills both in written and spoken

·Pleasant personality with good communication and interpersonal skills

·Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are essential.

·Prior experience working with Opera or a related system

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:
Service focused personality is essential

Additional Information

  • Must have Degree/ Diploma in Hospitality/Hotel Management
  • Excellent customer relationship management and communication skills.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages such as Russian is an advantage.
  • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role in a 4 or 5 star hotel
  • Service focused personality is essential; experience is an asset
  • Prior experience working with Opera or a related system

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