Front Office Agent

Raffles Makkah Palace promises the exceptional standards inherent in the Raffles name and enhanced by Arab hospitality values. Raffles Makkah Palace offers 219 Suites & duplex Villas with breathtaking views of the Masjid Al Haram, the Holy Ka'aba and the city. The hotel combines the best of local cuisine and international dishes in each of its four outlets creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere in this diving setting. Guests can also indulge and immerse themselves in a relaxing sensory experience in our world renowned spa and fitness center or hold high-powered business gatherings in any of our state-of-the-art meeting rooms.

Providing engaging, sincere, personalized service is one of the ways our Colleagues are turning moments into memories for our guests at Raffles Makkah Palace. Be a proud ambassador for your hotel as a Front Office Agent, where the warm and efficient service you offer our guests makes them feel welcome at check-in, valued at check-out - and always at home.

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Greet, check in and settle guest accounts while ensuring all service standards are followed
• Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Respond to each guest who approaches the Reception Desk
• Drive rate through up-selling room brands
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety policies 
• Register and room all guest arrivals according to established procedures
• Perform check in, check out and room change procedures and ensure all data are accurately entered into the hotel system
• Maintain cashier float and ensure accurate daily report of all money received
• Cash hotel guests’ personal and assist with currency exchange
• Keep abreast of all modifications to accounting policies and procedures
• Attend to guests’ request of using the service of safety box at all times
• Knowledgeable of all special promotion procedures for programs such as Seasonal Packages, Frequent Flyers Programs, and also Hotels Group Loyalty programs
• Attend to guest’s complaints, inquiries and requests, refer problems to supervisor/Assistant Manager if he/she unable to assist
• Ensure that the guests depart the hotel with a positive impression of hotel service
• Perform the audit balances and prepare all reports for audit in an orderly fashion
• When on night shift, check night report, prepare morning report and prepare all necessary forms for guest arrivals
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of standard reservation procedures
• Maintain exemplary department standards of behavior and appearance and attitude
• Ensure front desk work area is kept clean and in an orderly state at all times
• Is fully aware of the Credit policy
• Adhere to OH&S policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Personal Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skill in English and Arabic
• Able to develop rapport with and gain support from Colleagues and Management staff
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to promote positive relations with all guests and patrons
• Able to exercise good judgment with difficult guests
• Understanding and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• 5 Star Hospitality Experience

• Your skills and experience include:
• Previous leadership experience in guest relations preferred
• Previous PMS experience required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
• Must possess a professional presentation
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Must be able to type 25 words per minute

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