Front Office Agent

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Front Office 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.

Mandarin Oriental Muscat

Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces to accommodate social and business events.

For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat’s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combine the Group’s legendary service, world-class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views.

About the job

The Front Office Agent reports to the Front Office Supervisor.

As Front Office Agent, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Creates MOWow Moments that surprise and inspire our guests.
• Being able, and regularly performing, duties of all functions within the Front Office such as check-in, check-out, credit card handling, complaint handling, corresponding with our guests and guest relation tasks.
• Be the first point of contact in terms of guest relations, feedback and services.
• Assisting in billing and invoice preparation.
• Preparing reports according to MOHG standards.
• Updating registration cards according to MOHG standards.
• Be present at the Front Office at the designated shifts and support the Team operationally.
• Being an ambassador of the hotel both being actively engaging with guests and with colleagues.
• Understands and follows all applicable standards, both in terms of quality, sustainability and FLHSS of the Rooms Division, policies and rules.
• Develops and supports Trainees and Interns at the Front Office.
• Handling and updating Guest360 and Fans of MO profile data.
• Actively advertises our Fans of MO guest recognition program to our guests.
• Ensure and maintain a very high standard of personal hygiene, behaviour and grooming standards.
• Handle all guest complaints and comments tactfully and escalates them in a reasonable and sensitive manner.
• Cooperate and coordinate teamwork with other departments.

As Front Office Agent, we expect from you: 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with guests and colleagues.
• Proficiency in English is essential; additional language skills are a plus.
• A high school diploma or equivalent; a degree in hospitality management is advantageous.
• Familiarity with hotel management software and basic computer applications.

Our commitment to you

• 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.
• Heath & 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.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

We’re Fans. Are you?