Guest Service Agent At InterContinental Fujairah Resort

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

Whats your passion? Whether youre into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG were interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And were looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

The Guest Service Agent is often the first point of contact and the first impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us. To deliver a great guest experience – a Guest Service Agent will check in and out guests efficiently, and make sure they have all they need for a great stay.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

• Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner recognizing IHG Rewards Club Members and also returning guests
• Check guests in, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location
• Ensure required identification is taken from guests at check-in in line with local legislative requirements
• Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner
• Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue
• Answer, record and process all guest calls, messages, requests, preferences, questions or concerns
• Check guests out, including resolving any late or disputed charges
• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions using established procedures
• Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes in line with hotel procedure
• Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up
• Take action to solve guest problems/complaints using appropriate service recovery guidelines
• Follow established hotel safety protocols and procedures at all times. Immediately report any health and safety incident, security breaches, concerns or suspicious behaviour to the supervisor or manager on duty
• May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by
• phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes
• Work as part of a team and communicate with other departments as per hotel procedures to ensure
• excellent quality and service
• To have a full working knowledge of the IHG Rewards and Ambassador programs and its benefits taking every opportunity to enroll new members.
• To be fully involved in IHG Rewards and ICA enrolments and achieving targeted Up-Selling Revenue
• Ensure that all charges are correctly posted to the guests bills following the standard procedures.
• Comply in maintaining security of information relating to customers and colleagues in the hotel.
• Comply with discretionary information keeping
• Align self with the company values, mission and desired behaviors.
• Demonstrate understanding and awareness of all policies and procedures relating to Health, Hygiene, Security and Fire Life Safety as well as emergency and evacuation procedures
• Ensure all security incidents, accidents and near misses are always logged in a timely manner and brought to the attention of the Line Manager.
  
  

Ideally, youll have some or all of the following competencies and experience were looking for:

• High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.
• One year front desk/guest service experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Opera is preferred but not essential.
• Fluency in English, Russian and other languages preferred.
  
  

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, well give you the Room to Belong.

So whats your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking "Apply Online".

We are an equal opportunity employer.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Dont quite meet every single requirement, but still believe youd be a great fit for the job? Well never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.

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