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, upholding W Hotels' commitment to exceptional service and vibrant culture.

As part of the Rooms & Guest Services Operations team, the Controller-Rooms will be instrumental in managing guest requests, coordinating arrivals and departures, and maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction. This role is based in the Financial District of Riyadh and is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign rooms according to guest requests and preferences whenever possible.
• Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets for efficient check-in.
• Organize and coordinate check-in and pre-registration procedures for arriving groups.
• Review, track, and accommodate requests for room or check-out changes when feasible, communicating status to appropriate staff.
• Confirm reservations and cancellations to maintain accurate occupancy records.
• Review out-of-order rooms daily to ensure availability and operational readiness.
• Ensure room rates match market codes and document any exceptions.
• Verify and adjust guest billing to ensure accuracy and guest satisfaction.
• File guest paperwork and documentation in an organized manner.
• Process all guest check-ins and check-outs efficiently and accurately.
• Activate room keys for guest access.
• Secure valid payment for all services rendered.
• Identify any over-commitments in room bookings to prevent discrepancies.
• Perform duplicate reservation checks and block rooms accordingly.
• Run daily reports to monitor operational performance and guest activity.
• 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 diligently.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional at all times.
• Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Protect company assets through responsible handling and oversight.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs proactively.
• Assist individuals with disabilities to ensure their comfort and accessibility.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation for their patronage.
• 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 collaboratively with other departments.
• Serve as a departmental role model for colleagues.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Support the team to reach common goals and objectives.
• Comply with quality assurance standards to ensure service excellence.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time as required by the role.
• 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 for this role.

Required Skills

• Guest Request Management
• Reservation Confirmation
• Billing Verification
• Guest Check-in/Check-out Procedures
• Payment Processing
• Duplicate Reservation Checks
• Report Generation
• Guest Satisfaction Follow-up
• Message Relay
• Adherence to Company Policies
• Maintaining Professional Appearance
• Confidentiality
• Upholding Guest Service Standards
• Effective Communication
• Computer Systems Operation (including POS systems)
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time, non-management position located in the Financial District of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is not remote. W Hotels, part of Marriott International, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an environment where diverse backgrounds are valued and celebrated. They actively promote non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability and veteran status.