Guest Services Executive (Front Office- Required to Speak Japanese)
Job no: 540732
Work type: Full time
Location: Singapore
Categories: Various categories
Major responsibilities
- Greet and guide guests promptly to their rooms
- Provide quality service with colleagues to the guests by responding to requests promptly, efficiently and courteously during check-in, check-out and throughout the guest’s experience
- Handle cashier duties in accordance to Front Office Policy & Procedures and MOHG Controller’s Policy & Procedures.
- Check cash float at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure at all times that amounts are correct
- Demonstrate teamwork by cooperating with and assisting colleagues as needed
- Address special guest preferences recorded in guest history profiles
- Stay current with developments and procedures in the hotel by attending daily Front Office briefings
- Arrange fulfilment of guest services by working with the Concierge, Housekeeping, Telecommunications, Reservations and Room Service colleagues
- Handle guests incoming and outgoing correspondence, (IM, messages, mail, etc.)
- Communicate clearly with the Accounts Department
- Establish a good working knowledge of the Accounting Department so as to facilitate guests and Management requests for historical data
- Provide assistance to guests in the lobby
- Allocate guest rooms according to preference (king or twin bed, specific views, etc.)
- Co-ordinate and facilitate group check in process with Manager (room keys, registrations cards, room allocations according to preferences)
- Possess a strong understanding rooms configuration and features (rooms aspect, bedding configuration)
- Co-ordinate and facilitate Airline layovers groups arriving and departing from the hotel (room allocation, room type preference, etc)
- Provide professional services and executive support to Guest Services Executive (Club and Concierge), Reservation and Business centre department after operating hours
- Provide concierge services, including making reservations and offering local recommendations.
- Communicate effectively with Japanese-speaking guests to understand and address their needs.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hotel services, amenities, and local attractions.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the supervisor
Job Requirements:
- Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Business/Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management or equivalent.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Presence of Japanese-speaking guests. Proficiency in Japanese is essential.
- Previous experience in a front office or concierge role is preferred.
- Enjoys interacting with guests and working in a fast paced environment
- Candidate must be able to work rotationary shifts, weekends and holidays
Advertised: Singapore Standard Time
Application close: Singapore Standard Time
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