1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. NOVOTEL
  4. Rooms

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, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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REF117249T

Assistant Guest Experience Manager

Region

PM&E


Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.


Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure a warm welcome and professional farewell for all guests, creating a positive and memorable guest experience.
  • Organize and coordinate special events, VIP arrivals, and personalized guest experiences according to guest preferences.
  • Monitor guest satisfaction and feedback and implement appropriate actions to improve the overall guest experience.
  • Train, coach, and support team members in guest relations, service standards, and hospitality best practices.
  • Maintain accurate guest records, preferences, and special requests in the hotel management system to support personalized service.
  • Assist in developing and implementing initiatives to improve guest satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty.
  • Handle guest complaints and concerns professionally, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate follow-up.
  • Coordinate closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Concierge, and other departments to ensure seamless guest service.
  • Manage guest communications, including correspondence, special requests, pre-arrival arrangements, and follow-up.
  • Monitor service quality and ensure compliance with Novotel service standards and hotel policies across all guest touchpoints.
  • Assist in coordinating concierge services, transportation, activities, and other guest requests.
  • Support the Guest Relations Manager in maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Guest Relations, Front Office, or hospitality management, preferably within a hotel environment.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
  • Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and complaint-handling abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain professional and composed under pressure.
  • Proficiency in hotel management systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Good understanding of hospitality service standards and guest experience practices.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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Let your passion shine

We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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