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Intern, Guest Relations

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Dubai

Requirements

  • Candidate is expected to be available to start in March, 2025.
  • An ideal candidate must speak Arabic, French, Italian, Spanish, German or Russian in addition to English.

Responsibilities

  • Help the Guest Relations Manager to inspect all VIPs rooms prior to arrival and ensure all requests are met.
  • Help the Guest Relations Manager to meet and greet guests.
  • Prepare the Daily Communication Form.
  • Handle amenity requests and other guest relations programmes.
  • Run and Participate in the VIPs meeting.
  • Assists the Front Office during need periods.
  • Handles guests’ complaints.
  • Works closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Room Services, Concierge and all F&B departments.
  • Establish individual guest’s preferences and provide the service accordingly.
  • Check and update arrival and departure reports for a better handling and anticipation of guest needs.
  • Establish a personal contact with guests during their stay and local guests in the lobby and food and beverage outlets.
  • Attend to specific guest’s requests ensuring efficient and proactive service.

FAQs

When is the expected start date for the Intern, Guest Relations position?

The candidate is expected to be available to start in March, 2025.

What languages are required for this internship?

The ideal candidate must speak Arabic, French, Italian, Spanish, German, or Russian in addition to English.

What will the intern be responsible for regarding VIP guest arrivals?

The intern will help the Guest Relations Manager to inspect all VIPs rooms prior to arrival and ensure all requests are met.

Will the intern have any interaction with guests?

Yes, the intern will help meet and greet guests and establish personal contact with them during their stay.

What departments will the intern work closely with?

The intern will work closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Room Services, Concierge, and all Food & Beverage departments.

What types of requests will the intern handle?

The intern will handle amenity requests and other guest relations programs, as well as attend to specific guest requests ensuring efficient and proactive service.

Will the intern assist with handling guest complaints?

Yes, the intern will handle guests' complaints as part of their responsibilities.

Is previous experience in Guest Relations necessary for this internship?

The job description does not specify a requirement for previous experience, but experience in customer service or hospitality may be beneficial.

Will the intern be involved in team meetings?

Yes, the intern will run and participate in the VIPs meeting.

What is the primary goal of the Intern, Guest Relations?

The primary goal is to meet and exceed guest expectations by providing efficient and courteous Guest Relations service.

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10,001+
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and 7 residences in 23 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense of place. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. Mandarin Oriental’s aim is to be recognized widely as the best global luxury hotel group, providing 21st century luxury with oriental charm in each of its hotels. This will be achieved by investing in the Group’s exceptional facilities and its people, while maximizing profitability and long-term shareholder value. The Group regularly receives recognition and awards for outstanding service and quality management. The strategy of the Group is to open the hotels currently under development, while continuing to seek further selective opportunities for expansion around the world. The parent company, Mandarin Oriental International Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited, which operates from Hong Kong, manages the activities of the Group’s hotels. Mandarin Oriental is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.