210 Front Desk Agents jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Overview

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is looking for a Front Desk Agent to join our Front Office team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Nestled in the city's heart, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai offers a stunning fusion of modern design with a touch of oriental flair, redefining hospitality standards.

With unparalleled views of Dubai's skyline, the iconic Burj Khalifa, and the sparkling Arabian Sea, this urban retreat offers 224 luxury Residences and 259 Rooms & Suites.

Going beyond traditional hospitality, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is not just a hotel but a lifestyle destination, offering relaxation, luxury, and memorable experiences.

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai within the Front Office Department in Dubai, the Front Desk Agent is responsible to meet and exceed guest expectations by providing efficient and courteous Front Desk service in accordance with Legendary Quality Experiences. Front Desk Agent reports to Duty Manager.

• Welcome, check in/out, and escort guests while handling preferences, invoices, and correspondence with attention to detail and service standards.
• Manage cash handling duties responsibly, including drawer balancing, voucher preparation, and coordination with Accounting and Night Duty Manager.
• Deliver prompt and courteous service throughout the guest journey, collaborating with departments like Concierge, Housekeeping, and Reservations.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of hotel products and services to tailor offerings to guest needs and communicate unique features effectively.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, actively participate in meetings, and serve as a role model of service excellence and integrity.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by engaging warmly, resolving complaints where possible, and creating memorable experiences aligned with MOHG standards.

• Senior school qualification with at least 2 years’ experience in a 5-star hotel environment, including 1 year in Front Office; pre-opening and Middle East experience are advantages.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PSMS, and other Front Office systems.
• Communicates effectively in English; additional language skills in Arabic or others are preferred.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills with a keen understanding of guest needs and expectations.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
• Physically able to stand for long periods and work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Colleague Comfort and Convenience: Benefit from comfortable accommodation, a duty transportation, and duty meals to ensure your work experience is both enjoyable and hassle-free.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, fully aligned with UAE industry standards, to ensure your financial well-being and stability.

We’re Fans. Are you?

As a Front Desk Agent, you are responsible for providing a warm and welcoming experience to guests during their stay. Your primary focus is to efficiently handle check-in and check-out processes, respond to guest inquiries, and ensure a smooth and positive experience throughout their visit. Additionally, you will maintain accurate guest records, handle reservations, and collaborate with other departments to meet guest needs and expectations. Your friendly and professional demeanor will contribute to creating a memorable and enjoyable stay for our guests.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver efficient, courteous, and prompt service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction from the moment guests arrive until their departure.
• Personally greet guests by name if known, escorting them to their rooms to create a sense of anticipation and welcome.
• Conduct in-room and hotel familiarization, assisting guests with inquiries or requests related to hotel activities.
• Stay informed about hotel information and local services, including operating hours, promotions, events, attractions, and other relevant details to effectively respond to guest queries.
• Maintain awareness of daily rate levels and occupancy levels for accurate decision-making.
• Adhere to Front Desk cashiering standards, ensuring precise handling of all incidental charges using computerized Front Office systems.
• Process accounts seamlessly from check-in to check-out, ensuring the accurate posting of all incidental charges.
• Safeguard guest privacy by refraining from disclosing any guest details.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the hotel's policies, procedures, and service standards, possessing comprehensive knowledge of hotel facilities and current events.
• Uphold environmental, health, and safety standards in alignment with organizational policies.
• Adhere to the company’s environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Front Office Receptionist to join at a prestigious heritage hotel located in one of Duba's most iconic waterfront destinations. As the first point of contact, the Front Office plays a crucial role in creating a positive and professional first impression for clients and visitors

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and assist guest with inquiries
• Manage reservations for both hotel and accommodation and restaurant bookings
• Handle check-in and check-out procedures e
• Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and document preparation
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth office operations

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a front office or customer service role preferred
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)
  

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: AED1,800
Free accommodation
Free meals
Transportation
Visa & medical insurance

Vignette Collection is a diverse group of luxury hotels with a fresh focus, offering guests a more authentic and thoughtful way to travel. We’ve created a collection brand that gives guests and colleagues an inspiring new choice. One that puts people at the heart of everything we do, to reframe luxury hospitality for the better. Our hotels are unique in their own right, with their own distinct outlook and story to tell.

First impressions count. To get our guests’ memorable experiences off to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for a Front Desk Agent who can make transactions feel seamless, offer exceptional local insights, and anticipate every request to make our guests feel right at home.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Kicking off truly memorable guest experiences with the warmest of welcomes
• Acknowledging IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests in person or over the phone
• Taking, managing, and receiving payments for guest bookings
• Making the check-in and check-out process feel swift and seamless
• Staying one step ahead of our guests’ needs to anticipate requests and offer tailored recommendations
• Being our guests’ trusted contact – helping with everything from bill issues to restaurant recommendations

Requirements:

• Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll 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 computer skills

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.

Vignette Collection is a diverse group of luxury hotels with a fresh focus, offering guests a more authentic and thoughtful way to travel. We’ve created a collection brand that gives guests and colleagues an inspiring new choice. One that puts people at the heart of everything we do, to reframe luxury hospitality for the better. Our hotels are unique in their own right, with their own distinct outlook and story to tell.

First impressions count. To get our guests’ memorable experiences off to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for a Front Desk Agent who can make transactions feel seamless, offer exceptional local insights, and anticipate every request to make our guests feel right at home.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Kicking off truly memorable guest experiences with the warmest of welcomes
• Acknowledging IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests in person or over the phone
• Taking, managing, and receiving payments for guest bookings
• Making the check-in and check-out process feel swift and seamless
• Staying one step ahead of our guests’ needs to anticipate requests and offer tailored recommendations
• Being our guests’ trusted contact – helping with everything from bill issues to restaurant recommendations

Requirements:

• Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll 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 computer skills

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.

We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Front Office professionals who want to move their careers forward. As a Front Desk Agent you are responsible to provide professional and customer focused service to our guests, ensuring their stay will become a memorable experience and your role will include key responsibilities such as: • Provide prompt, courteous and efficient service to all guest, so as to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction through personalized service from arrival till departure
• Ensure guests are personally greeted by name, if known and escorted to their room to make them feel expected and welcomed
• Conduct in room & hotel familiarization and assist guest in hotel activity enquiries / requests
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of hotel information and local services, including operating hours, promotions, events, attractions and any allied information to respond to guest queries
• Maintain an awareness of rate levels to be sold on a daily basis and the occupancy levels
• Accurately administer Front Desk cashiering standards and comply with all laid down systems, policies and procedures
• Process accounts from check-in to check-out, ensuring accurate postings of all incidental charges using computerized Front Office systems
• Maintain the privacy of all guests by ensuring that no details of the guests are disclosed
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of the hotel’s policies, procedures and service standards and have full knowledge of the hotel facilities and happenings #J-18808-Ljbffr

At voco, we’ve created a hotel brand that gives people a different choice. Hotels to count on but different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Our family of hotels are connected by their own sense of style and individual character and that’s something we make the most of. Finding the perfect mix of reliability and new experiences. Because we believe that when you respect individuality life gets interesting.

At the heart of every great stay is a great host . We think the trick to hosting is to take the time to understand what your guests need, and want. So before they arrive, we find out more about them and how we can make their stay better. Whilst they are with us we give tempting recommendations of our favourite drinks or food, or tips for local experiences that they won’t find in any guide book.

Your day to day

First impressions count. To get our guests’ memorable experiences off to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for a Front Desk Agent who can make transactions feel seamless, offer exceptional local insights, and anticipate every request to make our guests feel right at home.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

●Kicking off truly memorable guest experiences with the warmest of welcomes

●Acknowledging IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests in person or over the phone

●Taking, managing, and receiving payments for guest bookings

●Making the check-in and check-out process feel swift and seamless

●Staying one step of our guests’ needs to anticipate requests and offer tailored recommendations

●Being our guests’ trusted contact – helping with everything from bill issues to restaurant recommendations

What we need from you

●Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll 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 computer skills

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – in addition to career development,employee room discounts and great work culture. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve -visit to find out more about us.

Reliably Different - Welcome to voco Hotels, IHG’s new upscale brand. We call our Hotels voco – It means ‘to invite’ and ‘call together’ originating from Latin and representing our thoughtful, unstuffy and charming nature. Guests tell us that voco is fun without being vanilla, trendy without being alienating and premium, without being stuffy. This unique and playful attitude, combined with a consistent level of quality, sits at the heart of our brand here at voco Dubai Whatever we’re up to, at every instance, there are brand values and service behaviours that guide us. Brand values: Always dependable, Respect individuality & Be distinctive. Service values: Count on us to; Be natural & Make every stay special. Drawing on IHG’s years of experience in delivering True Hospitality, voco Hotels gives people a different choice. Hotels that are reliable enough to depend on, but different enough to be fun.

Our new family of hotels is connected by their individual characters, that make memorable travel dependable with unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. The world's first voco hotel opened in November 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia and the first voco Hotel across IMEA is voco Dubai. voco Dubai is a location like no other with a premium ambience in the heart of Dubai and laid back yet attentive service from the friendly hosts. It’s location on the vibrant Shiekh Zayed Road is also connecting it to many daytime and night delights of the city from shopping, dining and entertainment experiences.