Summary
Accor is hiring for a Guest Services role at SOFITEL JABAL OMAR MAKKAH in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role handles guest inquiries and requests, coordinates with hotel departments, records and follows up on service needs, and supports Front Office operations when required. Applicants need a high school diploma or higher, 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong spoken and written English, and proficiency in Opera PMS and Microsoft Office. The posting states that the role is for Saudi nationals only.
The posting
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Job Description
- Handle internal and external guest communications promptly and professionally, maintaining a warm and engaging SLS tone.
- Serve as a central point of contact for guest inquiries, requests, and service needs throughout their stay.
- Provide clear and accurate information about hotel facilities, dining, spa, activities, promotions, services, and local attractions.
- Coordinate guest requests with relevant departments, including Housekeeping, Engineering, Room Service, Front Office, and other operational teams.
- Log, track, and follow up on guest requests to ensure timely completion and a seamless guest experience.
- Handle guest feedback and concerns professionally, taking appropriate action and escalating matters when required.
- Manage wake-up call requests accurately and follow established procedures for unanswered calls.
- Transfer calls and communications accurately to the appropriate departments, guest rooms, or colleagues when required.
- Support Front Office operations during night hours, including assisting with room availability and booking inquiries when required.
- Respond calmly and efficiently to emergency communications and follow established hotel emergency procedures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and security when handling guest information and sensitive operational matters.
- Accurately record guest messages, requests, service notes, and relevant information in Opera PMS and other designated hotel systems.
- Review and maintain accurate guest information in hotel systems in accordance with established procedures.
- Monitor communication systems and promptly report any technical issues to the Supervisor or Engineering team.
- Maintain accurate daily logs and operational reports relating to guest requests, communications, and service performance.
- Stay updated on daily arrivals, in-house VIPs, special occasions, events, hotel activities, and relevant operational information.
- Promote appropriate hotel services and experiences based on guest needs and preferences.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or higher; a qualification in Hospitality, Guest Services, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Guest Services, Front Office, Call Centre, PBX, or a similar guest-facing role, preferably within a luxury or lifestyle hotel.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential, with a clear, confident, and professional telephone manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Opera PMS; experience with hotel communication or guest request management systems is an advantage.
- Strong guest service, communication, and interpersonal skills with a warm and professional approach.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and respond efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to guest privacy and confidentiality.
- Strong coordination and follow-up skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across hotel departments.
- Proactive, flexible, and composed under pressure, with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Comfortable working effectively within a diverse and multicultural team environment.
Additional Information
experience is an asset
Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus