Guest Service Supervisor

Job description / Role

Play Your Part

The Guest Service Supervisor is assisting the Hotel Excellence & Guest Experience Manager with day to day operations, acting as the first line of guest relation, ensuring guest recovery where needed, answering and responding to internal and external guest needs and ensures a smooth and efficient service delivery.

Main Duties

- Should be available in the lobby and public area in order to handle requirements.
- Manage all internal guest calls, requests and complaints
- To greet waiting guests during check-in and check-out and offer assistance to avoid any delays. Action check in / out when needed to support the reception and reduce the waiting time.
- To be thoroughly familiar with Hotel policies, procedures and practices concerning in particular reservation, room assignment, baggage handling, housekeeping methods, restaurant and room operations, Hotel Entertainment and Park offers and the Park operational updates.
- To maintain a log and record an unusual incidents and check any important matters that need follow-up.
- To make periodic guest room and public area inspection so as to be thoroughly knowledgeable of their location and to check their standard of appearance and cleanliness.
- To make daily rounds through all operation departments. This is to increase visibility to guests and employees particularly at night.
- To report to Engineering Department of any faulty lights or any other faults immediately.
- To coordinate with the Housekeeping in controlling the lost and found items.
- To be responsible for preparing accident report, check on complaint and VIP arrivals.
- To ensure that the lobby and entrance are kept clean at all times and the main entrance is free of obstruction and traffic congestion.
- He/she should be well informed of local, city and country places of interest, shopping arcades, religious services, transportation, etc.

Health & Safety

Managers/Supervisors are responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety & Security within their department, in line with the Group Policy (HS001). In particular, they must ensure that risk assessments have been carried out, that safe working procedures are in place for all work activities and that all employees under their management are aware of the Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and their obligations under it. They must ensure that safe working practices are monitored, and that risk assessments and procedures are reviewed regularly. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are investigated appropriately and that where necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated.

Requirements

Are You a Star?

In order to be qualified for this role you should possess the below criteria

- High school diploma or equivalent experience required
- 1 - 3 years of Hotel front desk or guest relation experience using OPERA PMS or equivalent preferred
- Must be able to speak the English language clearly and any additional language is beneficial
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor
- Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and written
- Must have excellent guest service skills, proven conflict resolution skills, and proven leadership skills to drive initiatives to improve the team and the business
- Ability to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

The Best Part of The Story

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; housing allowance, comprehensive medical coverage, life and accident insurance and other generous allowances. We also care about your career development supported by Learning opportunities for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.

About the Company

Dubai Parks and Resorts offers new heights in experiential entertainment through an inspired concept that brings the best of the east and the west in the entertainment industry. Conceived and developed by Meraas Holding, Dubai Parks and Resorts articulates the Dubai leadership’s vision of positioning the emirate as a compelling global tourist destination.

The first phase of Dubai Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, and LEGOLAND® Dubai. The development will also feature Riverland - a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2016. Ground work commenced on site in February 2014