Guest Services Officer
Sofitel
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

Company Description
Discover the warm hospitality of Sofitel Dubai The Palm, a luxurious 5-star beachfront resort nested on the East Crescent of the renowned Palm Jumeirah.
Nestled amongst lush greenery on the idyllic shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sofitel Dubai The Palm offers a tropical and relaxing sanctuary, only a short distance away from the vibrant, buzzing metropolis of Dubai.
With touches of French elegance interlaced throughout the resort, we invite guests to enjoy an environment “Where life lives” and indulge in excellence.
The resort comprises of 360 contemporary guest rooms and suites, 182 serviced apartments, 4 ultra-luxury villas, Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane, Fitness Centre, Kids Club and offers a large variety of dining options with 7 restaurants, 5 bars, and lounges.
Job Description
Discover the warm hospitality of Sofitel Dubai The Palm, a luxurious 5-star beachfront resort nested on the East Crescent of the renowned Palm Jumeirah.
Nestled amongst lush greenery on the idyllic shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sofitel Dubai The Palm offers a tropical and relaxing sanctuary, only a short distance away from the vibrant, buzzing metropolis of Dubai.
With touches of French elegance interlaced throughout the resort, we invite guests to enjoy an environment “Where life lives” and indulge in excellence.
The resort comprises of 360 contemporary guest rooms and suites, 182 serviced apartments, 4 ultra-luxury villas, Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane, Fitness Centre, Kids Club and offers a large variety of dining options with 7 restaurants, 5 bars, and lounges.
Job Description
- Warmly welcome guests upon arrival, assist with registration, and ensure smooth check-in/check-out procedures.
- Verify guest preferences, ensuring that room assignments and special requests are met.
- Offer a seamless departure process by handling check-out swiftly, ensuring all accounts are accurately settled.
- Handle guest inquiries, requests, and complaints with the utmost professionalism, responding promptly and efficiently.
- Offer tailored recommendations about hotel services, local attractions, and events to enhance the guest experience.
- Manage guest expectations and resolve any issues or concerns to ensure complete satisfaction.
- Accurately manage room assignments and keep guest profiles updated.
- Process billing and payments, including cash, credit cards, and digital transactions, ensuring correctness and confidentiality.
- Resolve billing discrepancies with efficiency, providing clarity on charges as needed.
- Handle reservation modifications, cancellations, and special requests while ensuring the availability of preferred accommodations.
- Keep the reservations system up-to-date, ensuring accuracy and maximizing room occupancy.
- Work closely with the Sales and Reservations team to confirm guest bookings and accommodate last-minute changes.
- Provide concierge services by helping guests with transportation, restaurant reservations, spa appointments, tickets to events, and other special requests.
- Proactively anticipate guest needs and provide personalized service, such as arranging surprise amenities or requests for special occasions.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of hotel amenities, services, and operational procedures to provide accurate information to guests.
- Stay informed about local attractions, restaurants, and events, and provide informed recommendations to enhance guests’ stays.
- Work cohesively with other departments such as Housekeeping, Engineering, and F&B to address guest needs and resolve any service issues.
- Assist team members during peak hours and high-demand periods, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
- Ensure the front desk area is clean, organized, and welcoming at all times.
- Handle administrative tasks such as filing, sorting, and data entry as needed.
- Follow hotel policies, procedures, and safety standards, ensuring the well-being of guests and team members.
- Monitor security systems and report any suspicious activity or safety concerns to appropriate departments.
- Ensure that all guest information remains confidential and is handled with respect.
- Previous experience in hospitality or customer service, preferably in a luxury hotel or 5-star environment.
- Experience with property management systems (PMS) or hotel reservation software is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
- Strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to handle high-pressure situations.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to find creative solutions to guest concerns.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of service and accuracy in billing and room assignments.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in hospitality management or related fields is a plus.
- Proficiency in English; additional languages such as Spanish, French, or Mandarin are a significant advantage.
- Experience using property management systems (PMS), reservations software, and basic office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to operate hotel phone systems, fax, and other office equipment.
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