Guest Relations Officer
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About the Role
Raffles The Palm Dubai is seeking a Guest Relations Officer to architect personalized guest journeys at a luxury beach resort. The role requires at least 2 years of guest-facing experience in a luxury hotel environment, proficiency in English, and knowledge of Opera PMS.
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Responsibilities
- Own the guest relationship from pre arrival to post departure, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience
- Conduct in room check ins and room orientations with warmth and genuine curiosity
- Anticipate guest needs before they are expressed and personalize every element of the stay
- Handle complaints and service failures with ownership and composure, restoring guest trust
- Collaborate with Housekeeping, Private Dining, Front Office, Engineering, Concierge, and other departments
- Maintain impeccable Guest Relations notes recording preferences, observations, and interactions
- Execute Raffles Rituals and special occasion set ups with precision and creativity
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a guest facing role in a luxury or ultra luxury hotel environment
- University degree, preferably in Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related field
- Proficiency in English is essential
- Knowledge of Opera PMS
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Familiarity with Forbes or LQA standards preferred
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Company Description
- Raffles Hotels & Resorts: The Birthplace of stories and legends since 1887.
- Raffles The Palm Dubai: Opened in 2021 on Palm Jumeirah, a palatial beach resort with 340 rooms, suites and villas.
Job Description
- We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles The Palm as Guest Relations Officer.
- Reporting to the Guest Relations Supervisor / Guest Experience Manager.
- The Guest Relations Officer is the architect of the individual guest journey: the single point of continuity from reservation to departure.
Key Responsibilities – Knowledge
- Hold thorough knowledge of all Guest Relations Service SOPs.
- Remain current on Raffles Brand Standards, LQA criteria, Forbes Travel Guide standards.
- Maintain working proficiency across all platforms used to capture, action, and track the guest journey.
- Demonstrate accurate knowledge of all room categories, suite configurations, F&B offerings, in house experiences, and property wide facilities.
- Stay continuously informed on arriving guests: profiles, histories, preferences, special occasions.
- Remain current on local culture, seasonal events, and the area’s social landscape.
Key Responsibilities – The 360° Guest Journey
- Internalise and embody the Raffles brand personality: Charming, Graceful, Thoughtful, and Welcoming.
- Consistently execute the Top 5 Service Excellence pillars: Look, Smile, Talk, Listen, and Thank.
- Operate as the orchestrator of the guest journey.
- Own the guest relationship from pre arrival to post departure.
- Initiate meaningful pre arrival contact: review profiles, anticipate needs, personalise arrival.
- Conduct in room check ins and room orientations with warmth and genuine curiosity.
- Correspond with guests via appropriate channels in Raffles tone.
- Anticipate needs before they are expressed.
- Be proactively present throughout the entire stay.
- Manage all guest requests with full personal accountability.
- Handle complaints and service failures with ownership and composure.
- Inspect arrival and occupied rooms through a Guest Relations Officer's perspective.
Qualifications – Personal Attributes
- Guest Journey Ownership, Empathy & Anticipation, Emotional Intelligence, Personalisation, Cultural Sensitivity, Service Recovery, Attention to Detail, Multitasking, Strong Interpersonal Skills.
- Commercial awareness. Multi cultural fluency across international guest profiles.
- Neat, polished appearance. Articulate. Good posture.
Qualifications – Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a guest facing role in a luxury or ultra luxury hotel environment.
- University degree, preferably in Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related field.
- Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
- Familiarity with Forbes or LQA standards preferred.
- Knowledge of Opera PMS.
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Housekeeping, Food and Beverage or/and Guest Relations knowledge.
Employee Benefits
- Complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties.
- Special dining and wellness discounts.
Our Values
- Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others.
- Excellence: We make genuine connections.
- Belonging: We celebrate our differences.
- Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative.
- Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.
Diversity & Inclusion
- Raffles is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives.
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