HEAD SPA RECEPTIONIST

Job Number Job Category Spa Location Nujuma a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ummahat Islands 2-3, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position Type Non-Management POSITION SUMMARY   Schedule services for individuals and large groups using spa/salon reservations software system.
Call guests to confirm scheduled services.
Answer questions about available services, general property information, and amenities.
Update the reservations/cancellations list throughout the day, inform providers of last-minute changes, and resolve scheduling issues as needed by working with supervisor/manager.
Check in guests for appointments, confirm first and last name, and provide general spa orientation upon arrival.
Record guest preferences and needs by entering information into computer.
Promote and sell spa/salon services.
Obtain assigned bank, ensure accuracy of contracted monies, and keep bank secure at all times.
Process guest payments for spa/salon services and obtain payment authorization as needed.
Accept and log cash tips for employees.
Balance, scan, and drop receipts with Accounting.
Assist management in training, scheduling, counseling, motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
CRITICAL TASKS     Safety and Security  Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to management.
Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
Policies and Procedures  Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Follow company and department policies and procedures.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Guest Relations  Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.
Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.
., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically-impaired individuals within guidelines (e.
., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones).
Communication  Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with coworkers, supervisors, or managers discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.
Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.
Provide assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.
Assists Management  Serve as a departmental role model or mentor by working alongside employees to perform technical or functional job duties.
Assist management to ensure that hourly employees have the necessary resources to effectively perform their jobs (e.
., supplies, equipment, and inventory).
Collaborate with management to formally recognize hourly employees' performance contributions.
Listen to hourly employees' suggestions for improving how work is done and how guests are served, gaining management support as needed to act upon suggestions.
Ensure that hourly employees are trained on company core values, job roles, responsibilities, and technical and service aspects of the job.
Working with Others  Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
Actively listen to and consider the concerns of other employees, responding appropriately and effectively.
Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement  Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Physical Tasks  Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
Guest Scheduling and Check-In  Schedule services for individuals and large groups using spa/salon reservations software system (e.
., Rio, SpaSoft).
Call guests to confirm date, type, time, and preferences for scheduled services.
Answer questions about services available in the spa/salon to assist individuals in selecting a service.
Check in guests for appointments by looking up name and checking a box to indicate arrival using the appropriate software.
Advise providers of last-minute changes or additions to schedule (e.
., different service, different guest, cancellation).
Provide general spa orientation to guests upon arrival, such as the location and use of locker rooms, lounge areas, and hospitality stations.
Resolve situations where guest has arrived, but provider is missing or late by working with supervisor/manager to find another provider or reschedule the service.
Continually update the guest reservations/cancellations list by entering information in the reservations software system throughout the day.
Answer questions about general property information and amenities.
Payment/Cash Handling  Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies, obtain change required for expected business level, and keep bank secure at all times.
Obtain and process guest payments for spa/salon services (e.
., cash, credit cards, gift certificates, master accounts, guest room accounts) using appropriate software and provide change as necessary.
Count and secure bank at end of shift.
Balance, scan, and drop receipts with Accounting.
Verify payment authorization for checks and credit cards using appropriate method (e.
., IC verify, Telechex).
Accept and log cash tips for employees.
Process adjustment vouchers, correction vouchers, and miscellaneous charges.
Provide Spa/Salon Services  Promote and sell spa/salon services.
Demonstrate, promote, and sell spa/salon retail products.
Record guest preferences and needs (e.
., color formula, preferred provider, allergies) by entering information into computer (e.
., SpaSoft, Rio).
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES       Analytical Skills  Learning  Decision-Making  Computer Skills  Interpersonal Skills  Interpersonal Skills  Team Work  Customer Service Orientation  Diversity Relations  Communications  Communication  English Language Proficiency  Listening  Telephone Etiquette Skills  Personal Attributes  Integrity  Dependability  Positive Demeanor  Presentation  Safety Orientation  Stress Tolerance  Adaptability/Flexibility  Organization  Multi-Tasking  Time Management  Planning and Organizing  Detail Orientation  Physical Abilities  Visual Acuity      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS   Education   High school diploma/G.
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equivalent  Related Work Experience   At least 1 year of related work experience  Supervisory Experience   No supervisory experience is required      Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.
We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.
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