The posting
Job Description
As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.
Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambiance where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.
If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to join InterContinental Dubai Marina Hotel & Residences as Telephone Operator.
InterContinental Dubai Marina is a Five Star luxury hotel in the heart of Dubai Marina, featuring 328 rooms and residence suites, flexible event spaces, and a variety of restaurants & bars. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star presence.
Your role will include but not be limited to:
- Receive each guest call in a professional and friendly manner.
- Ensure guests are greeted by name upon calling as per IHG Standards.
- 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.
- Co-ordinates and assigns by dispatching work orders to the appropriate department and staff and ensures the assigned work orders are completed in accepted standard time and by priority.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of the hotel and local services.
- Maintain an awareness of guest profile through the PMS system.
- Ensure the proper operation of the switchboard, resulting in fast and efficient transferring of internal and external calls
- Maintain the privacy of all guests by ensuring that no details of the guests are disclosed
- Demonstrate a complete understanding of the hotel’s policies, procedures and service standards and have full knowledge of the hotel facilities and happenings
- Fluency in the English language - Additional language would be an added advantage.
Why you will love this job:
- Work in a dynamic, high-energy environment where no two days are the same.
- Learn new skills, receive mentorship, and have opportunities for career growth.
- Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and fun.
- Enjoy benefits like staff discounts, and a creative, inspiring workplace.
Ideally, you'll have some or all the following qualifications and experience we're looking for:
- 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel.
- Strong leadership, guest relations, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Opera PMS and night audit procedures.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
What you can expect from us
We provide our team members with everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the industry.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, promoting a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. We always welcome different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and become part of our ever-growing global family. Apply today and embark on your next exciting career journey with us!
