Controller-Rooms📣 Job Ad

About the Role

W Hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a motivated and guest-focused Controller-Rooms to join their dynamic team. This full-time, non-management position offers an opportunity for individuals with 0-1 year of experience to begin their career in hotel operations. The Controller-Rooms will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless guest experiences from check-in to check-out, contributing to the overall success of the Rooms & Guest Services Operations department.

As part of the W Hotels brand, you will embody their mission to "Live it Up, Expand Beyond, and Embrace the Unexpected." This role is suitable for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a passion for service, and is eager to contribute to redefining luxury hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign rooms according to guest requests and preferences whenever possible.
• Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets.
• Organize and coordinate check-in and pre-registration procedures for arriving groups.
• Review, track, and accommodate requests for room or check-out changes when possible, communicating status to appropriate staff.
• Confirm reservations and cancellations.
• Review out-of-order rooms daily.
• Ensure room rates match market codes and document any exceptions.
• Verify and adjust billing for guests.
• File guest paperwork and documentation.
• Process all guest check-ins and check-outs.
• Activate room keys.
• Secure valid payment from guests.
• Identify any over-commitments in room bookings.
• Perform duplicate reservation checks and block rooms accordingly.
• Run daily operational reports.
• Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction.
• Receive, record, and relay messages accurately, completely, and legibly.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Assist individuals with disabilities.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Prepare and review written documents accurately and completely.
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Coordinate tasks and work effectively with other departments.
• Serve as a departmental role model.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Support the team to reach common goals.
• Comply with quality assurance standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Enter and locate information using computers and/or POS systems.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or *** equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No specific licenses or certifications are required.

Required Skills

• Guest Services
• Customer Service
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Proficiency with Computer Systems
• Proficiency with POS Systems

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time, non-management position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at Area 1 Al Aqeeq Street, Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13519. The role is not remote. The job category is Rooms & Guest Services Operations. Marriott International is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. They actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of associates are valued and celebrated, recognizing that their greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences. They are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.