About the Role
W Hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Controller-Rooms to join their team. This full-time, non-management position is based in the Financial District of Riyadh and is not a remote role. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to guest experiences within a dynamic hospitality environment.
Role Context and Company
W Hotels, part of the Marriott International portfolio, focuses on sparking curiosity and creating spaces where life is experienced. The brand values attentiveness and readiness, aligning with a service philosophy that brings guest passions to life. This role is an integral part of the W Hotels operations, contributing to the overall guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assign rooms based on guest requests and preferences when 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 feasible, communicating status to relevant staff.
- Confirm reservations and cancellations.
- Review out-of-order rooms daily.
- Ensure rates match market codes and document any exceptions.
- Verify and adjust guest billing.
- File guest paperwork or documentation.
- Process all guest check-ins and check-outs.
- Activate room keys.
- Secure valid payment.
- Identify any over-commitments.
- Perform duplicate reservation checks and block rooms accordingly.
- Run daily reports to monitor operations.
- 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 and 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.
- 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 Services
- Billing
- Reservation Management
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Teamwork
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time, non-management position located at Area 1 Al Aqeeq Street, Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13519. The role requires physical presence at the location, as it is not remote. The work schedule is full time.
Marriott International is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and providing access to opportunity for all associates. The company fosters an environment where unique backgrounds are celebrated and aims for non-discrimination on any protected basis.