Guest Services Executive (Front Office / Concierge)

GUEST SERVICES EXECUTIVE (FRONT OFFICE/CONCIERGE)

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is looking for a Guest Services Executive (Front Office/Concierge) to join our Rooms team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is a sanctuary of luxury and sophistication overlooking the iconic Marina Bay. 

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore within the Rooms Department in Singapore, the Guest Services Executive is responsible in playing a vital role in meeting and exceeding guest expectations by providing efficient and courteous service in accordance with Legendary Quality Experiences. The Guest Services Executive reports to the Front Office Manager.

As Guest Services Executive, you will be responsible for the following duties: 

  • Maintain operational standards to achieve efficiency, productivity and maximum guest comfort and satisfaction.
  • Manage room control, monitor availability and efficient release of rooms for arrival guests.
  • Read through guests’ arrival report and see to all guest’s requests and needs according to MOHG established services by guest categories standards.
  • Familiar with room amenities, layout of categories of rooms, room rate structure, facilities and services available in the hotel.
  • Provide recommendation for wine and dine, entertainment, tourist attractions, concierge services and information.
  • Identify guests for meet and greet from the arrival and departure reports.
  • Handling cashiering duties.
  • Monitor major group movement and coordinate with the various departments.
  • Ensure effective communication via daily briefing, weekly update and monthly brainstorming within the department.
  • Attend scheduled meetings.
  • Well-versed with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group goals and information.
  • Attends to guests with regards to general inquires, request and complaints.
  • Meet and greet all the guests upon their arrival and /or departure.
  • Extensively collect and gather all feedbacks from guests.
  • Conduct Courtesy calls to guests during the course of their stays.
  • Assist in VIP check in.
  • Assist in major group movements.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by Superior.

As Guest Services Executive, we expect from you:

  • Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Business/Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management or equivalent.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Enjoys interacting with guests and working in a fast paced environment
  • Candidate must be able to work rotationary shifts, weekends and holidays

Our commitment to you 

  • Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously. 
  • MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
  • Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
  • Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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