Guest Relations Officer - Semiramis InterContinental Cairo

Negotiable
Experience
1-3 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Egypt, Cairo
Job Description

About Us 

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts our role is
to put the glamour into international travel. That is where you come in. When
you are part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand you are more
than just a job title.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look
for people who are charming, confident, and internationally-minded; people
who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.

Join us as a Guest
Relations Officer. You will have ambition, talent and obviously, some key
skills. Because, for this vital role, were looking for someone who: - has Sense
of hospitality - has prior work experience in hotel operational departments -
has proven track record successful administration - has the ability to handle
guest complaints with a smile - has great interpersonal
skills.

 

Your day to day 

Plan and co-ordinate
the provision of friendly, efficient services to guests

Schedule
activities for guests

Plan and co-ordinate all promotional activities
targeting clients

Trace relevant statistics about
clients

Co-ordinate and supervise all activities for guests

Assist
with check-ins/check-outs of clients

Greet Guests upon arrival

Cover
guest relations desk

Assist guests with airline bookings
and reconfirmation’s

Assist all departments in being receptive to
the needs of guests

Attend recreation activities when necessary

Plan
and conduct group and function rundown meetings

Assist in any other duties
when required by the Guest Relations Manager

Assist with translations
(information; guest directory; menus etc) as required 

Provide
feedback from Guests to Front Office Manager
for action

 

 

People:

  • Demonstrate co-operation and trust with colleagues, supervisors,
    teams and across departments

  • Communicate well to ensure effective
    shift hand-overs

  • Actively participate in organized
    meetings

  • Interact with department and hotel staff in
    a professional and positive manner to foster good rapport, promote team spirit
    and ensure effective two way communication

Guest
experience:

  • Build and maintain
    positive relationships with all internal customers and guests in order
    to anticipate their needs.

  • Anticipate guest needs, handle guest
    enquires, and solve problems

  • Create a positive hotel image
    in every interaction with internal and external customers

  • Adhere
    to hotel brand standards

  • Maintain a high level of product
    and service knowledge in order to explain and sell services and facilities
    to guests

  • Assist guests and escort them to locations within
    the hotel at their request

  • Maintain knowledge of special programs
    and events in the hotel in order to recognize and respond to guests
    needs

  • Maintain current Hotel information to be able to provide
    information to guests

Responsible business:

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  • Strive for constant improvement and take
    responsibility for your own performance 

  • Adhere
    to InterContinental Hotel Group Corporate Code of Conduct

  • Adhere
    to Hotel Handbook and general policies and procedures

  • Adhere
    to Front Office Policies and Procedures

  • Report problems
    to Management with suggestions
    for resolution

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    What we need
    from you

    Minimum 1 years' experience in a hotel front office department
    preferably

    Fresh graduates are welcomed. 

    Excellent customer
    relations, problem solving and time management skills

    Working knowledge
    of hotel property management systems such as Opera.

    University
    graduate

    Excellent communication skills

    Excellent command of English
    language


    What you can expect from us

    We give our people everything they need to succeed.
    From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range
    of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full
    uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in
    the business. 

    Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where
    we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves
    to work.

    IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants
    and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
    gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
    We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming
    different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

    style="background-color: white; line-height: 105%;">IHG gives every member
    of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in
    a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well –
    both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we
    are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle,
    and workplace. 

    So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.