Do you see yourself as a Guest Experience Specialist / Receptionist - Front Office for InterContinental Hotel\xc2\xae Dubai Festival City?As the world\'s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental\xc2\xae 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. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.If you\'d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we\'d like to welcome you to the world\'s most international luxury hotel brand.The InterContinental Hotels Group\xc2\xae properties in Dubai Festival City consist of four hotels. These include the luxury brand InterContinental, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites, the superior upscale Crowne Plaza, and the vibrant mid-scale Holiday Inn & Suites. In addition to over 1600 rooms, the four properties boast a selection of 16 restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800-square-metre Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000-square-metre Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, and state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming, and full of life to join over 1200 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guest\'s experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.A little taste of your day-to-day

• Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience.

• Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone.

• Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay.

• Handle cash and credit transactions.

• Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes.

• Stay one step ahead of guests\xe2\x80\x99 needs \xe2\x80\x93 record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns.

• Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary.

• Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you\xe2\x80\x99ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed.

• Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador.

• Always know what events and activities are on the day\xe2\x80\x99s schedule.

• Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help.

What we need from you

• Communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 guests and colleagues will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you\xe2\x80\x99ll be easy to talk to.
• Fluency in the English language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential
• Literate and tech-savvy - you\xe2\x80\x99ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math and computers, especially our reservations system, Opera.
• Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential.
• Experience - ideally you\xe2\x80\x99ll have spent at least two year in a front desk or guest service position in a 5 star property.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

What you can expect from usWe 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 \xe2\x80\x93 including 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 differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.IHG gives every member of the team the Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to Make a Difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well \xe2\x80\x93 both inside and outside of work \xe2\x80\x93 and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.So, join us, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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