At Your Service Agent – Telephone Operator
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JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi is seeking a customer-focused At Your Service Agent – Telephone Operator to join its Rooms and Guest Services Operations team. The role handles hotel switchboard calls, guest enquiries, messages, wake-up calls, and coordination with housekeeping and bell services.
- Full-time position in Rooms and Guest Services Operations
- Requires 1–2 years of experience in a similar role
- Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field
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JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi is seeking a customer-focused At Your Service Agent – Telephone Operator to join its Rooms and Guest Services Operations team. The role handles hotel switchboard calls, guest enquiries, messages, wake-up calls, and coordination with housekeeping and bell services.
- Full-time position in Rooms and Guest Services Operations
- Requires 1–2 years of experience in a similar role
- Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field
- Handles guest communication and coordination with hotel departments
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Original source description
- Job Title: At Your Service Agent – Telephone Operator
- Company: Marriott International
- Hotel: JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
- Industry: Hospitality and Hotel Management
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Job Type: Full-time
- Career Area: Rooms and Guest Services Operations
- Job ID: 26144495
- Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field
- Experience: 1–2 years in a similar role
- Salary: Not specified
- Application Deadline: Not specified
- Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously.
- Operate the hotel's telephone switchboard.
- Direct calls to the appropriate departments and extensions.
- Process guest requests for wake-up calls.
- Receive, record and relay messages accurately.
- Respond to guest enquiries through telephone, email, chat and mobile communication devices.
- Use appropriate telephone etiquette when communicating with guests.
- Receive and record guest requests, questions and complaints.
- Enter guest requests and issues into the hotel's computer system.
- Contact the appropriate department or employee to address guest requests.
- Coordinate with housekeeping, bell services and other departments to ensure timely service.
- Follow up with guests to confirm that their requests have been resolved satisfactorily.
- Escalate issues when necessary to ensure appropriate attention.
- Provide guests with information about room features and hotel amenities.
- Explain available hotel facilities and services.
- Provide information about local attractions and areas of interest.
- Assist guests with accessing internet services and in-room entertainment.
- Respond to questions about hotel services and available facilities.
- Assist with processing room service orders where required.
- Respond to questions about menu selections.
- Record room service transactions in the point-of-sale system.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure guest requests are handled properly.
- Welcome and acknowledge guests according to Marriott service standards.
- Anticipate guest needs and provide appropriate assistance.
- Assist guests with disabilities where necessary.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with guests and colleagues.
- Maintain confidentiality of company and guest information.
- Protect hotel property and other company assets.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Support team members in achieving common departmental goals.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
- Comply with quality assurance expectations and service standards.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by supervisors.
- A Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field.
- At least one to two years of experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience in a hotel or luxury service environment is preferred.
- Experience in a five-star hotel is highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
- Ability to handle guest requests and complaints professionally.
- Good organisational and record-keeping abilities.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with different hotel departments.
- Professional appearance and conduct.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle guest information responsibly.
- Standing, sitting or walking for extended periods or throughout an entire work shift.
- Reading and verifying information in different formats.
- Moving, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 10 pounds (approximately 4.5 kg) without assistance.
- Working effectively with guests and colleagues during busy operational periods.
