IHG Hotels & Resorts

Front Office Assistant

IHG Hotels & Resorts  •  Malaysia (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Your Day To Day

  • Be the warm welcome that sets the tone for a memorable guest experience, demonstrating genuine hospitality and professionalism.
  • Acknowledge and prioritize IHG Rewards Club members, VIPs, and returning guests, both in person and on the phone.
  • Take and manage guest bookings with accuracy, identifying up-selling opportunities to enhance guest stays by promoting hotel services, amenities, and packages.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of and adhere to IHG Brand Standards, hotel policies, and operational processes to deliver consistent and high-quality service.
  • Handle cash, credit, and digital transactions with precision, ensuring all processes align with hotel financial policies.
  • Facilitate seamless check-in and check-out experiences, including verifying IDs, issuing room keys, and managing safety deposit boxes securely.
  • Coordinate with housekeeping to confirm room readiness and update the Property Management System (PMS) with any changes or room allocations.
  • Assist in managing guest inquiries, messages, and complaints, ensuring timely responses and escalating to management when required.
  • Anticipate and fulfill guest needs by recording and acting on preferences, special requests, or recurring concerns to create personalized experiences.
  • Provide accurate information on local attractions, transportation, and hotel amenities to enrich the guest's stay.
  • Follow all safety and emergency procedures, including reporting incidents promptly.
  • Stay trained on hotel emergency protocols and assist guests during evacuations or other critical situations.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless communication and exceptional service delivery.
  • Step in to support colleagues with ad-hoc duties as needed, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
  • Actively participate in team briefings, training sessions, and performance discussions to enhance personal and departmental growth.
  • Represent the hotel brand with pride by maintaining a polished appearance and professional demeanor at all times.
  • Always stay informed of the day’s events, activities, and occupancy levels to provide accurate and timely information to guests.
  • Assist with administrative duties, including filing, preparing reports, and maintaining an organized workspace.
  • Monitor and replenish front desk supplies, such as registration cards, brochures, and stationery.
  • Assist with managing incoming and outgoing guest mail, package deliveries, and courier services.
  • Conduct follow-ups with guests during and after their stay to ensure satisfaction and address any unresolved concerns.
  • Support loyalty program initiatives by encouraging enrollment and educating guests about program benefits.

What We Need From You

  • Communication skills - Guests will approach you with both concerns and compliments, so you’ll need to be easy to talk to.
  • Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories.
  • Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential.
  • Literate and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths and computers.
  • Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
  • You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential.
  • Experience - ideally you’ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position.
  • Strength - sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.
IHG Hotels & Resorts

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo

Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels

Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels

Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites

Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Windsor, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ihg.com
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