Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,

Join us and become a Heartist®.

We are Heartists®

Heartist describes both our culture and who we are. Everything we do comes from the heart, and we're experts in what we do. Generous, attentive, and free, we ensure that everyone can come as they are, and feel like they belong. As one big team, we know that only together can we do amazing things!

We believe that the world is more welcoming when we're connected. So that we see what we have in common, instead of what sets us apart.

Life in Movenpick

The Place to Savour Life- We believe true hospitality is about turning small gestures into heartwarming moments.

We enable our guests to Savour the flavor of life, balancing small indulgence with what's good for them- and good for the world.

Job Description

The Role

Under the direct guidance of the Front Desk Manager, the Guest Relations Agent is responsible for delivering a warm, personalized, and professional service to all guests throughout their stay. A key part of this role includes engaging with guests during breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the hotel's dining venues to gather feedback, ensure satisfaction, and support service excellence.

The Guest Relations Agent plays a vital role in enhancing the overall guest experience, resolving concerns proactively, and contributing to the improvement of guest satisfaction scores and Revenue Per Stay (RPS). This position requires close coordination with the Front Office and Food & Beverage teams to ensure seamless service and guest recognition.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Engagement & Feedback:
Greet and interact with guests during meal periods in the restaurant.
Engage guests in friendly conversation to gather feedback on their stay and dining experience.
Record and report guest feedback to relevant departments for continuous improvement.
Maintain a visible presence in the restaurant and lobby during peak hours.
Assist in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

Front Office Operations

Welcome and assist guests upon arrival and departure.
Handle VIP arrivals, room allocations, and special requests.
Coordinate with Housekeeping and F&B for guest preferences and amenities.
Address guest concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring follow-up and resolution.
Support the Front Desk team with check-ins, check-outs, and guest inquiries.

Service Excellence & Coordination

Promote hotel services and experiences to enhance guest satisfaction and increase RPS.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure guest needs are met efficiently.
Monitor guest satisfaction trends and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
Uphold the hotel's standards of service, grooming, and guest interaction.

Planning & Organizing

Organization of Repeat Guest filing administration
Up-keeping of Hotel/Guest Information booklets and pamphlets.
Co-operation with Housekeeping / F&B and Front Office.
Room allocation, identify guest needs.
MIPs & RIPs preparation.
Awareness of outside activities/recreation etc.
Perform as per OSM Standards and in line with the Company's Values and Core Behaviors.
Be fully aware of the daily information and activities.
Properly groomed at all times
Drive Cherish and Guest targets to be met.
Show fullest cooperation and respect within the team and other departments

Operations

Prepare for daily VIPs arrivals in terms of room allocation, amenities and special requests of Guests.
Keep welcome pack ready for VIP arrival (Reg.-cards, room keys, welcome drink)
Register and process check in/out for all VIPs guests efficiently and professionally, alert Front Desk Manager, the MOD or Operations Manager on arrival.
Escort VIP gussets to their rooms.
Greet all guests upon arrivals and departure.
Update guest information into the computer after a complete check in.
Good knowledge of cashiering duties, foreign exchange transactions, and settlement upon Guests departure.
Updating RGR (Repeated Guest Ratio) report on daily basis.
Provide friendly sand courteous service to guest and respond promptly to all requests and inquiries at all time
Resolve guests complaints/ requests and liaise with the department concerned to ensure immediately follow up.
Good communication with GMs PA in order to complete all Ex-Office requests regarding potential VIP arrivals.
Handle issuance of guest room key cards and ensure effective control for guest security.
Have knowledge of the hotel rate codes, package, segmentation, discounts and how to handle each.
Follow up with Concierge regarding shuttle Bus timings.
Daily courteous calls to VIP rooms, so too with other guests.
Report any unusual occurrences or requested to manager.
Be aware of the hotel accident Prevention Policies.
Ensure the cleanliness and neatness of front office area.
Review log book, verify outstanding and follow up pending. Identify if any special assignment for the day
Re-announce VIP rooms to Housekeeping and F&B departments.
Check if all departure details for the day have been taken, as well as for the next day.
To arrange for bouquets, cake and cards in case of guest's anniversary and birthdays.
Check VIP rooms after amenities are placed.
File daily guest relations report and documents systematically.
At the end of the shift or the day, he has to communicate all information that the next shift has to know for a well running of the operations.
Reviews Guest Comments daily and reply to all of them, consult the FDM when complains accurse.
To effectively handle all guest complaints concerning the Front Office in co-ordination with the Front Desk Manager, taking corrective action to prevent recurrence and convert the guest into a repeat customer. Co-ordinate proper actions with other departments.
He/she is familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant Operational Standards Manual for his/her field of responsibility.
Check Hotel / Residences situation, occupancy, functions, groups, VIPs.

Generic Aspects On Hygiene / Personal Safety / Environment/Confidentiality

Ensure proper care of all equipment and furniture entrusted for Heartists use.
Be well-familiar with the hotel's policies and procedures, well-acquainted with the physical layout of the hotel and its premises and knowledgeable of the hotel's emergency procedures in regard to fire, medical, bomb threat, black-out and evacuation.
Knows the safety regulations and ensures their application & ensures the safety of people and property in the hotel.
Respects and ensures respect of the hotel's commitments to the Environment Charter of Sustainability program (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc).
Understands and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Heartists Handbook and the Hotel's policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
Ensure that confidential records and other confidential information are properly safeguarded and are not removed from the office.
Does not disclose any financial information or any other information of the Accor Hotels.

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management

Additional Information

Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Fluency in English and Arabic, additional languages are a plus