Front Desk Agent📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Rotana Hotels is seeking Front Desk Agents for its Makkah, Saudi Arabia location. This full-time position is central to delivering professional and customer-focused service, ensuring guests have a memorable experience from arrival to departure. As a Front Desk Agent, you will be the primary point of contact for guests, representing the hotel's commitment to high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service to all guests, aiming for high customer satisfaction through personalized service from arrival to departure.
• Personally greet guests by name, if known, and escort them to their rooms to ensure they feel expected and welcomed.
• Conduct in-room and hotel familiarization tours and assist guests with inquiries and requests regarding hotel activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hotel information and local services, including operating hours, promotions, events, attractions, and other relevant details to respond to guest queries.
• Stay aware of daily rate levels and occupancy levels.
• Administer Front Desk cashiering standards accurately and comply with all established systems, policies, and procedures.
• Process accounts from check-in to check-out, ensuring accurate postings of all incidental charges using computerized Front Office systems.
• Maintain guest privacy by ensuring no guest details are disclosed.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of the hotel's policies, procedures, and service standards, and possess full knowledge of hotel facilities and events.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A degree in hospitality is ideally required.
• Previous experience in a hotel's Front Office Department is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are mandatory.
• Knowledge in an additional language is a significant advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Must be computer literate.
• Previous experience with Opera is an advantage.
• The ideal candidate will be customer-driven with a proactive personality.
• An outgoing, charismatic, and approachable character is desired.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player who thrives in working with multi-cultural teams and guests.

Required Skills

• Customer Service
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Computer Literacy
• Opera (PMS System)
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Taking Responsibility
• Recognizing Differences

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires individuals who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment and contribute positively to a multi-cultural team and guest base.