Lobby Host / Hostess

Job description / Role

Company Description

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort

Job Description

- To be an ambassador of the hotel, in and outside the work place.
- To provide a personalized service to all the guests, fully aware and following the hotel standards and procedures.
- To assist the Inspired Meetings teams and any other department in guest relation needs or pre-event arrangements.
- To personally welcome guests and escort them to their rooms, outlets or other public areas as requested.
- To offer welcome drinks and towels to check-in guests at the reception.
- To present the outlets and describe the hotel services to the guest and to promote the internal activities and events.
- To assist the Club Millesime guests in the room check-in, fully respecting the immigration, financial and audit procedures.
- To ensure uncompromising levels of cleanliness and maintenance through own responsibility.
- To use appropriate materials, equipments and supplies for the smooth run of the guest relation operations and to ask for requisitions accordingly.
- To use the proper telephone etiquette as per Sofitel standards.
- To be most of the time in the guest area and to socialize with guests, playing a Public Relations role, in order to build strong and long-term relationships.
- To ensure that the privacy of the guests and the confidentiality of the information is respected.
- To manage any guest complaint in a professional manner, by owning it, resolving it to the guest satisfaction and recording it.
- To call the Guest Relations Manager or Front Office Manager for advice in serious cases or if an approval is required.

Requirements

- To be fully aware of and to report all guest comments or complaints.
- To do a proper filing and handover between the shifts.
- To be aware of all VIPs visiting or staying in the hotel.
- To properly use all the equipment and PMS.
- To daily read the logbook and to sign it and update the activity reports.
- To be updated with all the happenings in the hotel and with the latest administrative, organizational, operational or other changes and news.
- To attend a daily line up briefing with the guest relation team to recapitulate tasks and activity.
- To promote the Accor loyalty programs.
- To maintain an atmosphere of high morale and a happy working relationship among the team.
- To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub sections of the Front Office Department.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Guest Relation Manager and the Front Office Manager.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.