Requirements
The Butler Service Desk Agent is the primary point of contact for all hotel telephone correspondence, attending promptly to calls, answering guest questions, anticipating needs, and resolving problems. Essential functions include having full knowledge of the Marriott Bonvoy Program, hotel occupancy, room types, and attributes; competently handling messaging; adhering to telephone standards; coordinating guest requests with departments; and preparing and giving wake-up calls. Basic GXP profile management is also required.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Customer Service
Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism
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From the very first opening of the St. Regis New York, St. Regis has stood as a symbol of uncompromising elegance and bespoke service. As the original house of luxury, St. Regis continues to redefine modern luxury through great service. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi merges authentic Arabian hospitality with more than a hundred years of bespoke St. Regis tradition.
Crafted for modern connoisseurs who desire exceptional experiences, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is the social epicenter for royalty, discerning travelers and luminaries in the art of living. The hotel comprises 283 elegantly appointed guest rooms including 55 suites, most of which boast breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and Abu Dhabi city, including the extraordinary Abu Dhabi Suite – the highest suspended suite in the world, connecting the two Nation Towers.
The St. Regis is part of Marriott International, a brand leader offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry. Our more than 30 leading brands and nearly 9,100 properties in 142 countries and territories give people more ways to connect, experience and expand their world. At the heart of The St. Regis, our exceptional staff whom we address as "Hosts," are the ultimate luxury ambassadors, dedicated to providing our guests with an exquisite stay and unforgettable experiences.
Pursue your passion and grow your expertise at Abu Dhabi’s best address — The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, the house of luxury awarded with the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star Rating.
Job requirement
The Butler Service Desk Agent attends promptly and efficiently to all phone calls within 3 rings and is the primary point of contact for all telephone correspondence within the hotel. All phone calls are answered with a warm welcome and answer any guest questions, anticipate their wants and needs, and resolve guest problems. Ensure guests’ immediate requirements are catered for. The Butler Services Agent has an awareness of regular guest names and requirements and has a full understanding of core Front Office processes.
Essential functions
Has a full knowledge of Marriott Bonvoy Program, hotel occupancy and availability
Knowledgeable in all room types and attributes (layout, size, connecting configurations, and views)
Keeping Butlers informed of blocking and unblocking rooms, reallocation and room moves when Front Office liaises the changes with the agents
Locate arriving, in-house and departed guests by name and room number
Competent in messaging functionality (creating, modifying, delivering, deleting)
Answer all phone calls adhering to the standards set forth within the Telephone & Verbiage FOE
Transfer calls to an appropriate guest or department when requested by callers
Coordinate guest requests with all relevant departments
Thoroughly conversant with all room types, décor and outlook
Communication and recording of complaints
Ensure full liaison with other members of the team
Strong communication with other areas, especially Front Office, Butlers and Housekeeping
Report maintenance faults and damage to machines, furniture and fittings in all areas of the hotel to the maintenance department
Strong relationship with guests and internal customers
Prepare wake-up call log sheet for the following day and ensure this is handed over to the next shift. Ensure all wake-up call requests are logged accurately
Give wake-up calls for guests
Keep inventory of Butler On Call items
GXP basics (profiles, preferences, defects, reporting) are entered accurately and monitor existing profiles
Ensure daily shift handover is completed thoroughly
Preferred qualifications
Related work experience: 2 years work experience in a luxury hotel.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service.
We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
About the Company
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 6,000 properties in 122 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.
The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 30 brands. Marriott International has more than 500,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties, as well as at corporate offices. The company has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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