Company Description
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: A Symphony of French Elegance and Saudi Arabian Warmth
The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.
Job Description
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist guests with heavy packages, coats, suitcase, etc. courteously and quickly, before having to be asked
- Adhere to guest check-in and check-out procedures pertaining to baggage handling
- Welcome guests at the main entrance with the greeting appropriate to the time of day
- Assist arriving and departing guests by opening and closing car and taxi doors
- Maintain a clean and tidy entrance, drive-way and lobby
- Guide the guest to the Front Desk and wait behind the guest during the check-in
- Be familiar with hotel layout and memorize the preferred route for escorting guests
- Room the guest in accordance with hotel standards
- Be familiar with the lift workings and emergency stairs
- Provide information to guests about the hotel facilities and services
- Learn and utilize names of guests, especially repeat and long staying guests and routinely greet guests as they pass through the lobby
- Help other employees in department, replacing them temporarily when necessary
- Keep the baggage room clean and in order
- Upon arrival of newspapers, prepare them and deliver them to guest rooms as assigned by Front Office staff
- Use the Duty Log to document matters of importance
- Arrange transport with the Airport Concierge and coordinate luggage
Qualifications
- Good English language verbal communication skills
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers and managers as part of a team
- Ability to be attentive to guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
- Ability to promote positive relations with hotel residents and patrons
- Ability to exercise good judgment with difficult guests
- Understanding and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.