IHG Hotels & Resorts
Lobby Hostess - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 6 days ago
- Salary
- AED 7k–9k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Junior
- Field
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
InterContinental Abu Dhabi is looking for a warm, polished, and service-oriented Lobby Hostess to join our team. As one of the first points of contact for our guests, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and delivering the exceptional hospitality experience associated with the InterContinental brand. A little taste of your day-to-day: Every day is different, but you will mainly be responsible for: • Welcome guests with a warm, genuine, and professional approach, creating a positive first impression upon arrival. • Assist guests with general enquiries, directions, and information about the hotel’s facilities, services, and dining outlets. • Maintain a visible and approachable presence in the hotel lobby, ensuring guests feel welcomed and attended to. • Identify guest needs and proactively offer assistance to enhance their overall experience. • Coordinate with the Front Office, Concierge, Food & Beverage, and other departments to ensure seamless guest service. • Assist with guest arrivals, departures, and special requests, working closely with the relevant teams when required. • Recognise VIP guests and returning guests, ensuring they receive personalised attention in line with hotel standards. • Handle guest feedback, concerns, and requests professionally, escalating matters to the appropriate team when necessary. • Maintain excellent grooming standards and a polished, professional appearance at all times. • Ensure the hotel lobby and guest-facing areas remain welcoming, organised, and presentable. • Stay informed about hotel promotions, events, facilities, and services to provide accurate information to guests. • Anticipate guest requirements and demonstrate genuine care, attention to detail, and a proactive service approach. • Uphold the hotel's brand standards, service procedures, and commitment to exceptional guest satisfaction. • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a smooth, personalised, and memorable guest experience. What we need from you: • Previous experience in guest relations, front office, hostessing, or a similar customer-facing role in the hospitality industry is preferred. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and confident personality. • A strong passion for hospitality and delivering personalised guest experiences. • Professional grooming, a positive attitude, and a welcoming demeanour. • Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional languages are an advantage. •
Requirements
Previous experience in guest relations, front office, hostessing, or a similar customer-facing role in the hospitality industry is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and confident personality. A strong passion for hospitality and delivering personalised guest experiences. Professional grooming, a positive attitude, and a welcoming demeanour. Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Responsibilities
Welcome guests with a warm, genuine, and professional approach, creating a positive first impression upon arrival. Assist guests with general enquiries, directions, and information about the hotel’s facilities, services, and dining outlets. Maintain a visible and approachable presence in the hotel lobby, ensuring guests feel welcomed and attended to. Identify guest needs and proactively offer assistance to enhance their overall experience. Coordinate with the Front Office, Concierge, Food & Beverage, and other departments to ensure seamless guest service. Assist with guest arrivals, departures, and special requests, working closely with the relevant teams when required. Recognise VIP guests and returning guests, ensuring they receive personalised attention in line with hotel standards. Handle guest feedback, concerns, and requests professionally, escalating matters to the appropriate team when necessary. Maintain excellent grooming standards and a polished, professional appearance at all times. Ensure the hotel lobby and guest-facing areas remain welcoming, organised, and presentable. Stay informed about hotel promotions, events, facilities, and services to provide accurate information to guests. Anticipate guest requirements and demonstrate genuine care, attention to detail, and a proactive service approach. Uphold the hotel's brand standards, service procedures, and commitment to exceptional guest satisfaction. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a smooth, personalised, and memorable guest experience.
Skills
- Guest relations
- Front office
- Hostessing
- Customer-facing hospitality
- English communication
- Multilingual (additional languages)
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