Receptionist Job – The First Group Dubai

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Looking for Receptionist Jobs in Dubai?, The First Group is one of the great place to work. The First Group Dubai is now looking for a Receptionist to work in Dubai

Overview:

Comprising of The First Group’s award-winning hotels and restaurants, The First Collection is an innovative lifestyle brand offering exciting hospitality services and unforgettable dining experiences.

The First Collection’s portfolio of five operational hotels are renowned for their world-class service and cutting-edge amenities designed to ease guests into their stay. The First Collection at JVC opened in September 2021 and is the first branded and managed hotel under the group. Grand Heights Hotel Apartments, offers comfortable studios and one-bedroom apartments in the heart of the city, and is owned and managed by The First Collection. Bringing to the market a range of franchised properties, the group also manages TRYP by Wyndham Dubai and Wyndham Dubai Marina, which are franchises of the Wyndham Group. While Citadines Metro Central Dubai, offers hotel apartments in a prime location and is a franchise of The Ascott Limited.

The First Collection’s restaurants offer exceptional and original dining experiences that focus on creating unique lifestyle-driven dining concepts with a strong emphasis on quality and affordability. The rapidly growing portfolio of restaurants, cafes and bars features a dynamic mix of homegrown brands and recognised International franchises, including MasterChef, the TV Experience – the world’s first restaurant based on the global TV phenomenon. With an emphasis on social dining, this exciting restaurant portfolio is helping establish the collection of upscale and upper midscale hotels among Dubai’s hottest gastronomic and lifestyle destinations.

With ambitious growth plans in the years ahead , The First Collection will be opening numerous upper scale hotels and a series of dining concepts throughout Dubai.

Job Description:
Receptionist is responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests and coordinating the duties of the front desk. Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing items, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to the management. Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to the management. Should be knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate and ensures all communication containing company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations. Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Wyndham standards.
• Being able to perform all Front Office duties like check-in and check-out of guests, answering the phone according to etiquette, help guests with their inquiries, taking reservations and performing administrational tasks.
• Be familiar with all the Front Office software required for the Front Office Receptionist.
• Ensure that all hotel standards are met when serving the guests and handling information.
• Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities and hours of operation in a timely manner.
• Ensure logging and delivery of packages, mail and messages to guests and meeting rooms.
• Review Front Office log and Trace File daily.
• Answer inquiries from guests regarding restaurants, transportation, entertainment, etc.
• Be familiar with all in-house groups.
• Be aware of closed out and restricted dates.
• Promote and sign up Wyndham Rewards memberships to guests.
• Have knowledge of emergency procedures and assist as needed.
• Use proper etiquette at all times when communicating with guests and associates.
• Be able to perform and complete all tasks and duties on the shift checklist in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain and market promotions and guest programs.
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests, vendors and associates.
• Comply with policies and procedures. Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.
• Report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or unusual matters of significance to manager / supervisor so that corrective measures may be taken.

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Desired Skill & Expertise:

• Degree in hospitality management and/or similar work experience or certified accreditation.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Receptionist in 4/5* property with 300+ inventory.
• Excel, Word, Power Point, FBM, Opera, Computer Skills.
• Proficiency in Business English, Arabic, French and/or Russian language will be a strong advantage.