Guest Relation Executive (Female) at Grand Pela Hotel and Suites Full Time

Grand Pela Hotel and Suites, Abuja, managed by Premium Swiss Hotels & Resorts Zurich-Switzerland, is a luxury 4Star hotel located at the residential area in Durumi, near American Int’l School, Abuja. The Hotel is 30 minutes’ drive to/from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and 15mins from the city Centre of Abuja.

We are in search for young, experienced and passionate individuals to join our team in the underlisted position:

Job Title: Guest Relation Executive (Female)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Front Office Manger / Asst. Front Office Manager

Position Summary

• Attend to guests courteously and deal promptly with their requests and queries
• Have Detailed information about the hotel and city. Check on VIP guest movements,complete their pre-registration formalities
• Allocate rooms to all arriving guests after checking the guest preferences
• Collect guest feedback forms and do anypossible first hand service recovery steps.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome guests during check-in and giving a found farewell to guest while checkout
• Handling guest complaints and concerns in an efficient and timely manner
• Overseeing VIP guests, arrivals and departures
• Coordinating and multi-tasking job duties in a busy environment
• Should possess detailed information about the Hotel, city as well as the competition
• Detailed information regarding arrivals and room requirements
• Have up to date information on daily room occupancy
• Providing excellent customer service as per hotel standards
• Greeting guests as they enter and exit the hotel
• Providing information regarding the Hotel, town attractions, activities etc
• Check on VIP reservations, complete their pre-registration formalities
• Allocate rooms to all arriving guests
• Maintain up-to date information on room rates, current promotions, offers and packages
• Maintain all guest folios in the manner instructed and type out necessary guest likes and dislikes to the appropriate fields on the profile
• Co-ordinate with housekeeping for clearing of rooms
• Collect Guest feedback during guest departure along with his likes and dislikes
• Perform basic cashier activities as and when required
• Maintain guest lockers for safe custody
• Ensure that all check-ins and check-outs are handled smoothly without unnecessary delay or discomfort to any guest
• Give proper and complete handover to the next shift
• Should be able to handle all guests without bias or prejudice
• Follow the house rules and policies laid down by the management
• Adhere to strict staff grooming and hygiene standards
• Consciously and continuously strive to better his / her skills and increase his / her knowledge
• Good command of the English language is essential, both written and verbal
• Must possess strong organization time management skills, attention to detail
• Must be guest service focused and a team player
• Positive attitude and outgoing personality is essential
• Must be able to work shifts – days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to relate well to Hotel guests and employees
• Professional in demeanour and presentation
• Personable, enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Observant, discriminating and detail-oriented
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Able to work morning, evening, weekend, holiday, and overnight shifts.

Education

• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace
• Her behavior and personal appearance will always be geared to the objective of being an example to all other staff within the Hotel
• She will strive to use a polite language and well-groomed in her relation with the Hotel guests, colleagues and staff.

Experience:

• Three years of Front Office experience
• Minimum of one year of hotel front desk supervisory experience
• Experience handling cash
• Accounting procedures, and general administrative tasks
• Additional languages spoken would be an asset.

Prerequisites:

• Good guest interaction skills
• Good listening skills
• Sound decision making
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership/People management.

Application Closing Date
2nd May, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: This position is open to only female candidates.