About the Role
W Hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking a dedicated Telephone Operator to join their Rooms & Guest Services Operations team. This full-time, non-management position is an entry-level opportunity within the hospitality industry. As the primary point of contact for many guests, the Telephone Operator plays a key role in ensuring a positive guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer, record, log, and process all incoming guest calls, requests, questions, or concerns efficiently and professionally.
- Operate the hotel's telephone switchboard station to manage all incoming and outgoing calls.
- Process guest requests for services such as wake-up calls, call screening, do not disturb settings, call forwarding, conference calls, TDD relay calls, and handling calls from non-registered guests.
- Inform guests of any messages received for them.
- Monitor busy or unanswered lines, providing updates to callers on hold and offering to take messages.
- Receive, record, and relay messages accurately, completely, and legibly to the appropriate individuals.
- Activate and deactivate guest room message lights as required.
- Assist guests by providing instructions on internet access and transferring guests with technical difficulties to the internet provider's customer support.
- Test communications equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning.
- Respond to special requests from guests with unique needs with attentiveness and care.
- Contact the appropriate individual or department as necessary to resolve guest calls, requests, or problems promptly.
- Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction.
- Dispatch bell staff or valet staff as needed to assist guests.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, reporting any accidents, injuries, or unsafe work conditions to management.
- Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance at all times.
- Protect company assets and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information.
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipating and addressing their service needs.
- Assist individuals with disabilities, ensuring their needs are met with respect and professionalism.
- Thank guests with genuine appreciation for their patronage.
- Speak with others using clear and professional language and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and support the team to reach common goals.
- Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A high school diploma or *** equivalent is preferred.
- No prior related work experience is required.
- No supervisory experience is required.
- No specific licenses or certifications are required for this role.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong customer service orientation with a focus on guest satisfaction.
- Proficiency in telephone operations and handling multiple lines.
- Competence in computer operations and using relevant systems.
Work Location and Details
This is a full-time, non-management position located at Area 1 Al Aqeeq Street, Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13519. The role is not remote. The job number for this opening is 26071723, and it falls under the Job Category of Rooms & Guest Services Operations.
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