GUEST SERVICE SUPERVISOR-ARABIC SPEAKING

Guest Service Supervisor Reports to : Guest Service Manager

Responsibilities : · Front Desk Operations: Supervise the Front Desk team and Bell staff. Ensure smooth operations during peak hours, coordinate room assignments, monitor room availability, and assist with guest check-in and check-out processes. · Guest Services Operations: Provide exceptional customer service to guests, ensuring their needs and requests are handled promptly and professionally. Strive to create a welcoming and positive atmosphere for guests throughout their stay. · Front Desk Supervision: Support and guide the Front Desk team, providing training, feedback, and performance evaluations to enhance their skills and optimize their performance. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. · Guest Relations: Foster positive relationships with guests and maintain open lines of communication with guests to ensure their satisfaction and build positive relationships. · Training and Development: Participate in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of front office operations, guest services and ship policies. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices. · Administrative Tasks: Assist in managing administrative functions, such as maintaining guest records, reports, and departmental expenses. Ensure accuracy in reporting, adherence to policies and procedures, and timely completion of tasks. · Safety and Security: Adhere to ship safety protocols and emergency procedures within the front office department. Monitor security measures and promptly report any incidents or concerns. · Communication and Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration with other vessel departments, including housekeeping, food and beverage, and deck & engine, to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve operational issues.

Profile : · Previous experience in a leadership Front Office role, preferably in a luxury ship and luxury hotel setting; · Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential, with excellent verbal and written communication skills for guest interaction. Any additional languages is a plus; · Experience in other cruise vessels of similar size (15000 GT/3400 pax) is a plus; · Proven leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team; · Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with exceptional attention to detail; · Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle guest complaints and concerns with professionalism and empathy; · Familiarity with front office operations, shipboard property management systems, and front office software’s, including Otalio and MXP is a plus; · Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment, including weekends and holidays; · Understanding of shipboard safety and security protocols and the ability to ensure compliance.

Length of contract : 4 months on / 2 months off

Embarkation 1st week of October

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