Front Office Agent
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Company description
Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2020, will be Sofitel's largest property in the Middle East. The hotel will feature 595 luxury guestrooms inclusive of 68 suites and 97 serviced apartments in the heart of Dubai.A variety of trendy restaurants and bars including a contemporary Asian restaurant, a gastro pub, a French brasserie and patio will bring residents and patrons together to celebrate the French "joie de vivre". Guests will have the option to unwind at the So Spa and outdoor pools with private cabanas or workout in a fully-fledged fitness centre.
Business travelers will have access to 1,589 square meters of meeting space including one state-of-the-art ballroom ideal for the most sought after social gatherings.
Part of the Wafi Mall new extension and close to the iconic Raffles Dubai, Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk will infuse the brand's essence by capitalizing on a perfect balance of modernism and ancient Egypt reflective of the renowned design elements of Wafi.If you are as excited as we are about connecting hearts and showing your guest passion, join us as the next Heartist - Front Office Manager and help us to make Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk a truly welcoming destination!
Job description- Register and room all guests' arrivals according to established procedures
- Perform check-in, check-out and room change procedures and ensure all data are accurately entered into the hotel system
- Maintain cashier float and ensure accurate daily report of all money received
- Cash hotel guests' personal accounts and assist with currency exchange
- Keep abreast of all modifications to accounting policies and procedures
- Attend to guests' requests of using the service of safety box at all times
- Be knowledgeable of all special promotion procedures for programs such as seasonal packages, frequent flyer programs, and also hotels group loyalty programs
- Attend to guests' complaints, inquiries and requests; refer problems to supervisor or assistant manager if he/she is unable to assist
- Be familiar with other Sofitel properties so that guests indicating any next destination on the registration card can be "sold" an onward booking to another Sofitel property
- Ensure that the guests depart the hotel with a positive impression of hotel service
- Perform audit reconciliations and prepare all reports for audit in an orderly fashion
- When on night shift, check night report, prepare morning report and prepare all necessary forms for guest arrivals
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of standard reservation procedures
- Maintain exemplary department standards of behavior, appearance and attitude
- Ensure front desk work area is kept clean and in an orderly state at all times
- Be fully aware of the credit policy
- Adhere to occupational health and safety policies and procedures
- Perform related duties and special projects assigned
- Post-secondary education or relevant qualifications in hotel management
- Minimum of 2 years guest relations experience preferably in a four or five star hotel
About the Company
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We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.
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