Residence Guest Service Associate📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Shangri-La Jeddah, a new luxury hotel located on the Jeddah Waterfront along the Red Sea, is seeking a dedicated Residence Guest Service Associate. This role is key to delivering exceptional guest experiences, focusing on smooth registration, efficient check-out, and attentive guest support. You will be part of a dynamic environment setting a new standard for luxury in Jeddah, offering stylish accommodations, innovative dining, and family-friendly amenities. As a Residence Guest Service Associate, you will be a primary point of contact for guests, ensuring their arrival and departure are seamless and memorable. This position requires a proactive approach to guest needs and a commitment to upholding Shangri-La's high hospitality standards. The role is suited for individuals passionate about service and eager to develop within the hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage guest registration and check-out processes efficiently and courteously.
• Handle cashiering duties and foreign exchange transactions accurately.
• Provide assistance for guest queries and requests, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Monitor and check supplies to ensure sufficient stock for expected business within the shift and for the day.
• Prepare necessary documents, such as registration forms and welcome folders, prior to guest arrivals to facilitate a smooth check-in experience.
• Welcome guests warmly as they approach the reception desk.
• Review OPMS (On-Property Management System) records to access guest history and note any specialized instructions.
• Assist guests in completing registration forms, verifying that all essential details are included.
• Direct guests to the appropriate lifts and coordinate with Concierge staff for seamless guest flow.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of working experience in a hotel environment.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English, in addition to the Arabic language.
• A pleasant, friendly, and cheerful attitude.
• This position is open to Saudi Nationals only.

Required Skills

• Guest Registration
• Guest Check-out
• Cashiering
• Foreign Exchange
• Assistance with Guest Queries/Requests
• Stock Management
• Document Preparation
• Guest Welcome
• OPMS Records Management
• Guest History Management
• Specialized Instructions Management
• Registration Form Assistance
• Coordination with Concierge Staff

Work Environment and Location

This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with Shangri-La Group. The role operates within a luxury hotel setting, contributing to a team focused on providing high standards of guest service.