Telephone Operator

Full Time

Website The First Group

The First Group is a Dubai-based property developer focused on providing investment opportunities in real estate markets with the highest potential. That’s why in 2006, after over 20 years of success, our headquarters moved to Dubai to create lucrative property investment opportunities in this flourishing region. Since then we have launched 13 projects in the UAE which offer great returns to our investors. We now specialize in building landmark hotels in Dubai, then we partner with world-class hotel operators to provide optimal occupancy rates and rental revenue for our investors. One cannot imagine a more favorable location than Dubai for hotel property investments, taking into consideration the current tourism boom which will soon exceed 20 million guests annually. Unsurprisingly, hotel investments are in high demand among individual investors, and at The First Group we provide owners with high quality hotel units and unexampled income potential.

Telephone Operator

Job Description

  • Ensure brand standards, policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
  • Maintain complete knowledge of all hotel features/services, hours of operations, all hotel restaurant food concepts, menu price range, dress code and ambiance, all hotel room types, numbers/names, layout appointments, amenities and locations, all hotel room rates, special packages and promotions, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures scheduled daily group activities, names and locations of meeting/banquet rooms, room availability status for any given day.
  • Maintain cleanliness throughout the areas.
  • Organize and implement all special needs, personal preferences and amenity distribution in accordance to the department’s standards and procedures.
  • Answer and direct all external incoming telephone calls following the standard telephone etiquettes.
  • Takes In Room Dining orders from the guests over the telephone. Enters order into MICROS system.
  • Communicates special instructions to the kitchen and expediters.
  • Handles guests’ complaints and takes action to resolve problems.
  • Accepts and relays guests messages, either manually, written or through voice mail system.
  • Maintain and update Opera telephone Directory.
  • Prepare any admin related tasks delegated by the line manager.
  • Takes request for wake up calls and follows through to ensure guests receive their wake up call at the requested time.
  • Greets guests with a cheerful and pleasant voice during the conversation.
  • Responds to emergency situations calmly, effectively, according to hotel guidelines.
  • Actively participate in sending and distributing all incoming and outgoing faxes and messages.
  • Understand and know all SOPs for fire evacuation, your role and what is required in Emergency situation.
  • Successful completion of the training / certification process.
  • Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.  Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
  • Follow, comply and ensure that all guests are checked-in and out from the DTCM e-service portal and CID systems.
  • Follow, comply and ensure that all service requests and incidents either requested by a guest and/or associates are logged into FCS/e-connect software in a timely manner.
  • Perform any other works as and when assigned by the supervisor and/or management.

Desired Skill & Expertise

  • At least 1+ years experience working at the reception or as a telephone operator in a 4* property with 250+ inventory.
  • 1 year experience Front Office computer literacy
  • Excellent communications skills with Proficiency in speaking and writing English.
  • Team player with excellent planning, organizing skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Able to work flexible working hours with rotating shifts.
  • Pleasant personality and good grooming.

To apply for this job please visit careers-thefirstgroup.icims.com.