Front Desk Agent

Rotana Hotels
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted
On-site
Full-time
Entry-level
Job Description

We are currently looking for dynamic and self-motivated Front Office professionals who are eager to develop their careers.

As a Front Desk Agent, you will be responsible for delivering professional and customer-focused service to our guests, ensuring their stay is a memorable experience.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Provide prompt, courteous and efficient service to all guests to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction through personalized service from arrival to departure.

  • Ensure guests are personally greeted by name, where known, and escorted to their rooms to make them feel welcomed and expected.

  • Conduct in-room hotel familiarization and assist guests with enquiries and requests related to hotel facilities and activities.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hotel information and local services, including operating hours, promotions, events, attractions and other relevant information.

  • Maintain awareness of daily room rates and hotel occupancy levels.

  • Accurately handle Front Desk cashiering procedures and comply with all established systems, policies and procedures.

  • Process guest accounts from check-in to check-out, ensuring accurate posting of all incidental charges through the Front Office system.

  • Maintain guest privacy and confidentiality by ensuring that no guest information is disclosed to unauthorized parties.

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the hotel's policies, procedures and service standards, as well as full knowledge of hotel facilities and ongoing activities.

Requirements

Education / Qualifications & Experience

You should ideally have a degree in Hospitality Management, with previous experience in the Front Office Department within a hotel. Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian is essential. Knowledge of additional languages, strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities are an advantage. Computer literacy is required, while previous experience with Opera is preferred.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be customer-driven, proactive and have an outgoing, charismatic and approachable personality. You should be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player who enjoys working with a multicultural team and guests.

The following competencies are also required:

  • Understanding the Job

  • Taking Responsibility

  • Recognizing Differences

  • Customer Focus

  • Adaptability

  • Teamwork