Lobby Ambassador

Job Requisition ID: 182452 About Al-Futtaim Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations. Overview Of The Role: - The Lobby Ambassador is a front office role responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests, offering personalized service, and ensuring a seamless experience from arrival to departure. Embracing the IHG brand values, the Ambassador serves as a key touchpoint for guest interactions, fostering genuine connections and promoting brand loyalty. Success in this role is marked by the ability to maintain exemplary standards of service, respond to guest inquiries and requests, and ensure smooth coordination of guest transportation and logistics. What You Will Do: Guest Relations - Project a first positive impression of the Hotel to arrival guests by extending a warm welcome. - Maintain detailed knowledge of all facilities and services offered by the hotel. - Greets all guests at all times in a friendly and helpful manner and attempts to learn and use guest's name at every opportunity. - Promotes IHG One Rewards programs. - Attends to guest's complaints, inquiries and requests and referees problems to Supervisor or Duty Manager if unable to assist. Transportation Coordination - Handling all the airport pick up requests and drop off when required. - Be present at all scheduled flight landings and assist incoming guests with baggage clearance and directing them to transport facilities. - Coordinate with Managers and any other Department for VIP guests arrivals & transportation arrangements. - Assist departing guests in pre-check in, ticketing, and baggage clearance or lost baggage. - Maintain a good relation with IHG Airport Representative office in T3 and other partners. Administrative Duties - Compile and maintain daily reports and constantly checking for any new bookings and changes. - Knowledgeable of all special promotion procedures, for programs such as Seasonal Packages, Frequent Flyers Programs, and Intercontinental Hotels Group Loyalty programs. - Assist in any other duties when required by the Guest Relations and Reception Team. - Maintains exemplary deportment standards of behaviour, appearance, and attitude expected in an IHG Brand. Required Skills To Be Successful: - Excellent communication skills for guest and colleague interactions. - Proficiency in English language; additional languages are a plus. - Strong time management skills for task prioritization. - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. What Qualifies You For The Role: - Minimum of one year experience in a front desk or similar position, preferably in a 5-star property. - Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous but not essential. - Ability to work independently and within a team environment. - Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks under pressure. About Al-Futtaim Real Estate With a legacy of more than six decades in real estate and asset management, Al-Futtaim Real Estate – part of Al-Futtaim – creates real impact on the communities it serves through long-term investment and growth. As one of the region’s leading private developers, the company plans, creates and manages developments across the MENA region. Al-Futtaim Real Estate has a diversified, multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the real estate value chain and asset types such as residential, commercial, malls and industries including hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure and education. Flagship mixed-use urban communities include Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. Al-Futtaim Real Estate is also responsible for Al-Futtaim Contracting, a fully integrated, end-to-end specialist division operating across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt. The business has delivered industry-leading construction, engineering, technology and FM solutions for more than 50 years.