Overview
Front Office Assistant Jobs in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Title: Front Office Assistant
Company: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
What is the job?
The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Office Assistant, you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.
Your day to day
• Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience
• Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone
• Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay
• Handle cash and credit transactions
• Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out – take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes
• Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns
• Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary
• Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed
• Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador
• Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule
• Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help
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 computers
