Telephone Operator

Feel the energy of Dubai in an exceptional location near Dubai Media City on Sheikh Zayed Road at La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments.

Guests staying at this modern hotel will find elevated comfort just moments from Dubai Internet City and Palm Jumeirah. Feel relaxed in elegant rooms, studios, and apartments with stunning panoramic views of the city and Arabian Gulf.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for performing all aspects of Telecommunications services to achieve the highest possible guest satisfaction in accordance with the Hotel’s standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Operation

• Process all incoming and outgoing calls accurately and courteously
• Ensure smooth internal telecommunication as per Hotel Standards
• Record and control wake-up calls accurately
• Assist guests with international calls and directory queries. Address guests by name whenever possible
• Bill call costs
• Handle guests requests promptly, report complaints and irregularities to the Telephone Supervisor or Duty Manager
• Strictly abides by standards policies and procedures governing cases of emergency such as fire, bomb scare and other critical situations
• Page staff member when requested
• Abide by principles of guest privacy
• Be aware of local telephone listings and frequently dialed numbers
• Advise defects on switchboard equipment to Supervisor
• Maintain a clean work environment

Knowledge and Experience

• Secondary / High school education
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage

Competencies

• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times