Telephone Operator

Telephone Operator

Job Description

We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Front Office professionals who want to move their careers forward.

As a Telephone Operator you are responsible to handle every phone call with importance to provide professional and customer focused response to our guests, ensuring their stay will become a memorable experience, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Receive each guest call in a professional and friendly manner

• Maintain effective communication with all related department to ensure smooth service delivery

• Handle every query in a polite and courteous manner and exceed guest expectations

• Ensure guests are greeted by name upon calling as per the Rotana Standard

• Maintain an up to date knowledge of the hotel and local services

• Maintain an awareness of guest profile through the Opera guest profile system

• Complete management’s long distance call vouchers and record them on the traffic sheet

• Maintain the guest wake up call sheet and deliver calls accordingly on time and to the established standard

• Ensure the proper operation of the switchboard, resulting in fast and efficient transferring of internal and external calls

• Take messages for guests and management as per the required standard

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a diploma / degree in the hospitality field with similar previous work experiences. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills along with strong voice modulation abilities are essentials. Computer literate and previous experiences with Opera are an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be customer driven and an extremely proactive and ‘switched on’ personality with an outgoing and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:

Understanding the Job

Taking Responsibility

Recognizing Differences

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job Location Dubai, UAE Situated on the north shore of Dubai Creek, the thriving waterway that runs through the heart of the city, Al Bandar Rotana is a five-star hotel with a prime waterfront outlook. Located on Baniyas Road in one of Dubai’s most prominent business districts, the waterside hotel is just a few minutes by road from the world’s busiest airport, Dubai International, as well as the Dubai World Tra... de Centre and the Diplomatic District. Major tourism attractions are on the property’s doorstep too, from mega malls to world-famous souqs. The new Al Seef destination is rooted in Dubai’s culture and heritage, with a charming atmosphere that fuses the heritage and modernity of the Emirate. The design-led Rise Dubai Creek Harbour development is also a short drive away, home to live music, DJ sets, movie screenings and unusual casual dining concepts. This modern, architecturally-striking property, features 190 uniquely-designed rooms and suites. Spacious, luxurious and featuring the latest amenities, options range from standard rooms to suites, ideal for business and leisure travellers and families visiting Dubai. Al Bandar Rotana also offers Club Rotana rooms with additional benefits including an Executive Lounge and personalised services. Guests are spoiled for choice with five dining options to suit every taste and occasion. From seasonal authentic food at Gusto Italian Restaurant to Morgan’s Bar & Restaurant, the only gastropub in the area, you are in for a real treat. For casual meals, all-day dining restaurant Salt & Pepper is just the ticket, while Vanilla Lobby Lounge is the place to enjoy tea, coffee and snacks. All outlets are complemented with a terrace overlooking stunning views of the Creek and Dubai’s skyline. Refreshing drinks and snacks can be savoured at The Deck Pool Lounge, while in-room dining is available around the clock.