Guest Experience Specialist – Front Office – Crowne Plaza® Dubai Festival City

Job Description

• Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience
• Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone
• Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay
• Handle cash and credit transactions
• Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out – take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes
• Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns
• Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary
• Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed
• Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador
• Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule
• Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help

What we need from you

• Communication skills – guests and colleagues will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to
• Fluency in the English language – extra language skills would be great.
• Literate and tech-savvy – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths and computers, especially our reservations system, Opera.
• Flexibility – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job
• You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification; a college or university degree would be a bonus.
• Experience – ideally, you’ll have spent at least two year in a front desk or guest service position in a 5 star property
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.